History of The Internet Phillip Johnson The Internet is a worldwide connection of thousands of computer networks. All of them speak the same language‚ TCP/IP‚ the standard protocol. The Internet allows people with access to these networks to share information and knowledge. Resources available on the Internet are chat groups‚ e-mail‚ newsgroups‚ file transfers‚ and the World Wide Web. The Internet has no centralized authority and it is uncensored. The Internet belongs to everyone and to no
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Internet Censorship For centuries governments have tried to regular materials deemed inappropriate or offensive. The history of western censorship was said to have begun when Socrates was accused "firstly‚ of denying the gods recognized by the State and introducing new divinities‚ and secondly of corrupting the young." He was sentenced to death for these crimes. Many modern governments are attempting to control access to the Internet. They are passing regulations that restrict the freedom
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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE What are reasons for business to use open source software? Robert Keidel Western Governors University What are reasons for business to use open source software? With the current economy difficulties‚ companies are trying to find areas in their businesses where they can save money. Many companies are having no choice but to let people go. Some businesses try to avoid lay-offs and instead are looking in other areas to save money. One of the areas is‚ of
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Is the Increasing Use of the Internet Eroding Social Contact? In the contemporary world‚ the Internet has exerted an increasing impact on business‚ science‚ communication‚ information transmission and everyday life. However‚ it is controversial that whether the utilizing of the Internet promotes or erodes social contact. Social contact refers to the acts or processes of having interaction between individuals in sociological hierarchy. In the following paragraphs‚ points of view of both sides
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Internet Addiction: A Brief Summary of Research and Practice Go to: Abstract Problematic computer use is a growing social issue which is being debated worldwide. Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) ruins lives by causing neurological complications‚ psychological disturbances‚ and social problems. Surveys in the United States and Europe have indicated alarming prevalence rates between 1.5 and 8.2% [1]. There are several reviews addressing the definition‚ classification‚ assessment‚ epidemiology‚ and
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We are the Internet generation. The 21st century. We live in the age of information and technology‚ a great milestone which humankind has reached within a remarkably short period. Just only a few decades ago the average persons had very limited access to information because due to lack of technology. Everything transformed since the introduction of the Internet‚ which is a relatively novel phenomenon in the history of mankind. We are the generation that was born during the nineties. One could
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New Research: Internet Censorship To Stop Protests... Actually Increases Protests from the who-didn’t-see-that-coming? dept We’ve been arguing for a while that attempts by various governments to shut down forms of communication during protests and riots only serves to make protesters and rioters angrier. Some new (quite timely) research‚ pointed out by Mathew Ingram‚ seems to agree that internet censorship tends to make such problems worse. The research is a quick read‚ and certainly goes further
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PROJECT REF: How Internet technology is likely to affect the socio economic growth of developing countries over the next ten years. Focused Developing Country: Bangladesh by Barsha Mahzabin Date: ……………… Preface In assembling this report‚ it is focused analyses on the five basic elements to create a coherent message. First‚ we wanted vision to inspire and challenge us to think about technology‚ development‚ and their relation-ship‚ in new ways. Second‚ we
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speech. Requirements: - You must inform and persuade the audience of a position on a topic you have researched. - You must identify a problem‚ explain several possible solutions (preferably 3 or more)‚ and then convince your audience of the best overall solution. - Identify the opposition‚ then defeat it with your position’s/view’s support. - You must use at least one technology-based visual aid (ELMO with 2 or more pix‚ chart‚ diagram‚ etc…Power Point‚ video (YouTube or DVD/VHS)‚ or other
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Internet Bullying A freshman at Rutgers University‚ Tyler Clementi‚ posted a goodbye message on his Facebook page before he jumped to his death because of an Internet bullying incident. Tyler’s roommate‚ Dharun Ravi‚ and his friend‚ Molly Wei‚ secretly filmed Tyler during a "sexual encounter" in his dorm room and posted it live on the Internet. What the two thought was a harmless prank turned into something much more serious. According to ABC News‚ “Under New Jersey ’s invasion-of-privacy statutes
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