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Factors affecting adoption and use of new Operating systems by university students: A survey study in Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania

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dc.contributor.author Ramadhani, Abswaidi
dc.contributor.author Matto, George
dc.date.accessioned 2023-08-23T08:25:31Z
dc.date.available 2023-08-23T08:25:31Z
dc.date.issued 2015
dc.identifier.citation Ramadhani, A., & Matto, G. (2015). Factors affecting adoption and use of new Operating systems by university students: A survey study in Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, 4 (11), 719-724. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 2278-0181
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/585
dc.description.abstract There has been a continuous change in computer Operating Systems (OSs) from time to time. The same changes entail a shift from old to new OS among computer users so as to enjoy not only the enhanced user experience but also improved security features. University students are among primary users of computers. But little is known on the literature point of view on what factors affecting them in adopting and using new OSs. This study was therefore carried out to assess the factors affecting adoption and use of new OSs by university students. The Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU) was used as a case study. A total of 120 randomly selected students were involved in the study. Findings showed that most of these students use Windows OS, with Windows 7 used by more than 70% of them. The study also observed hesitation among respondents to shift from old to new OS. Some of the reasons for that was fear to take risk, presence of new complicated features in new OS, unawareness of the new OS, and economic factors. The study therefore calls for awareness creation among respondents on the importance ofusing newer OSs, amon other recommendations. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT) en_US
dc.subject Operating System en_US
dc.subject Adoption en_US
dc.subject University students en_US
dc.subject Tanzania en_US
dc.subject Cooperatives en_US
dc.title Factors affecting adoption and use of new Operating systems by university students: A survey study in Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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