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Papers On Computers & The Internet
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"How Computers Work": A Review of the Book by Ron White
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A 3 page overview of this captivating book. While there are some shortcomings, White's inclusion of four-color detailed illustrations and little reliance on text is a welcome relief in aiding our understanding of computer technology. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPcompBk.rtf
"Internet and Computer Law: Cases-Comments-Questions": A Discussion of the Principles Illuminated by Authors Peter B. Maggs, John T. Soma, and James A. Sprowl
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A 12 page discussion of the ease with which private and proprietary information can be unscrupulously gleaned from the multitude of computerized digitized files which exist in the contemporary world. The laws which exist for the purpose of protecting our privacy and the ownership of intellectual property have proven to be a little real benefit. The case law outlined by Maggs, Soma, and Sprowl is used as a springboard in this paper to discuss several independent examples of where information privacy becomes an issue and the measures that can be taken
to protect that privacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPlwComp.rtf
"Slaves of the Machine"
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A 5 page summary of the book "Slaves of the Machine" by
Gregory J. E. Rawlins. In this book, Rawlins argues that the computer is perhaps the one
in control, the master of all of us. This is due to the fact that we designed it, yet make all
these alterations to our lives in order to utilize the computer, among other reasons.
Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAmachine.wps
"Who Owns Information?: From Privacy to Public Access"
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A 9 page discussion of the concerns presented in the book by Ann Wells Branscomb. The
management of information has become considerably more complex in the last few generations. Branscomb details the topic of information ownership
with a particular emphasis on the risks which currently exist in regard to information privacy. Branscomb's book supports the contention that,
although laws exist to protect digitized information, those laws are inadequate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPpriva3.rtf
100 Products and Services That People Don't Want to Buy on the Web:
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This 10 page paper discusses the products and services which people don't want to buy online. Furthermore, this paper explains many reasons why certain products and services don't sell easily on the web compared to others. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: GSWebbuy.rtf
2Oth Century Computer Graphic Designs
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This 30 page paper considers the nature of graphic design in 20th century, the approaches to developing graphic design and the way the focus on design has changed in recent years through the
introduction of WEB design and the use in advertising and marketing. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MHgraphi.wps
3D Animation
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Computer aided design has become a significant factor in such
diverse occupations as architecture and toy manufacturing. This 5 page paper
examines the technology, history and processes involved in 3D animation and
computer simulation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTanimte.rtf
802.11 Technology
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This 16 page paper considers the 802.11 set of protocols looking at the use of the technology in general as well as 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g individually looking at their relative advantages and disadvantages. The paper then considers the dangers of using these in terms of security and where the technology may lead on the future. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TE80211g.rtf
888.com
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This 5 page paper examines the online gambling and casino company 888.com and considers the strategy of the company using Porters Five Forces model, which looks at existing competition, new entrants, customers and suppliers and substitutes. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TE888com.rtf
A Look at Congress and the Internet
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This 3 page paper looks at the first four chapters of the book Congress and the Internet that highlights the views of various politicians. How Congress has changed as a result of the advent of the net is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA312net.rtf
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