UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TAXILA

Operating Systems
Assignment # 01

SUBMITTED TO:
DR. MUBASHIR AYUB

SUBMITTED BY:
NOOR-UL-AIN 21-SE-78
HIRA AMJAD 21-SE-90

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

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Q#04: A Comprehensive talk similar on electronic hard drives and companies.

Noor: Hey Hira, have you ever wondered about the technology behind electronic hard drives and
the companies that produce them?

Hira: Absolutely, Noor. Electronic hard drives are such an integral part of our digital lives. Let's
dive into it!

Noor: Great! Well, first, let's talk about the two main types of electronic hard drives: HDDs and
SSDs.

Hira: Right, HDDs, or hard disk drives, have been around for a long time, haven't they?

Noor: Indeed, Hira. The history of HDDs goes back to the 1950s when IBM introduced the IBM
305 RAMAC, the first-ever HDD. Since then, companies like Seagate, Western Digital, and
Toshiba have been at the forefront of HDD technology.

Hira: Seagate, in particular, has a reputation for pushing the boundaries of storage capacity.
They introduced technologies like shingled magnetic recording (SMR) and helium-filled drives,
right?

Noor: That's correct, Hira. Seagate's innovations have led to higher storage densities and reduced
power consumption in HDDs, making them suitable for various applications, from personal
computers to data centers.

Hira: What about Western Digital? I've heard they're a major player in the HDD market too.

Noor: Absolutely. Western Digital, founded in 1970, has a diverse product portfolio catering to
both consumers and enterprises. Their HDDs are known for their quality and performance,
making them a popular choice across different sectors.

Hira: And what about Toshiba? I thought they were more focused on mobile drives.
Noor: That's true, Hira. Toshiba, founded in 1939, has been known for their laptop and mobile-
oriented HDDs. They've also ventured into the solid-state drive (SSD) market, diversifying their
storage product offerings.

Hira: Speaking of SSDs, they seem to be gaining a lot of popularity lately. Who are the key
players in this space?

Noor: Samsung, Intel, and Micron are some of the prominent companies in the SSD market.
Samsung, a global electronics giant, is well-known for their high-performance SSDs, like the
EVO and PRO series.

Hira: Intel, on the other hand, has a long history in computing. Are they making a mark in the
SSD industry too?

Noor: Absolutely, Hira. Intel entered the SSD market with their Intel SSD 320 series in 2011.
Their SSDs are renowned for data security features and exceptional performance, making them
popular choices for both enterprise and consumer use.

Hira: And Micron, I've heard they provide memory technology for many SSDs, right?

Noor: That's correct. Micron, a leader in memory and storage solutions, supplies NAND flash
memory to numerous SSD manufacturers. Their technology is integral to many high-quality
SSDs on the market.

Hira: So, in summary, electronic hard drives have come a long way, with companies like
Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba, Samsung, Intel, and Micron playing significant roles in their
development and innovation.

Noor: Absolutely, Hira. These companies have continually pushed the boundaries of electronic
hard drive technology, providing us with the storage solutions we rely on for our digital lives.

Hira: It's fascinating to see how this technology has evolved over time and how these companies
continue to compete and innovate in this ever-growing field.

Noor: Indeed, Hira. Electronic hard drives are the digital repositories of our age, storing and
safeguarding our valuable data. The competition and innovation in this sector ensure that we
have access to increasingly efficient and reliable storage solutions.