Web 2.0 can be described as the next generation of the Internet as a social network. Web 1.0 has allowed users to get information by going directly to the source, such as, Microsoft.com for Windows issues and CNN.com for news. (Web 2.0 for Designers, 2008) However, as time changed and the number of users increased, more people started writing their own content in addition to reading information on the web. To keep up with the demands, Web 2.0 was created to provide a new set of tools to combine and remix micro content in new and useful ways.
Web 2.0 allows easy access and display of information such as blogs, pictures, and newsgroup for others to view. Users can share and publish content, communicate with others and select a specific group to communicate through a variety of online applications, such as social-networking sites, wikis, blogs, and folksonomies. In his article, O’Reilly provides clarification by listing the differences between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 and includes a map of the Web as a platform, to explain the concept of Web 2.0. Click here to view http://tinyurl.com/y3uhod
Some users may already have experience using some of these Web 2.0 web sites, such as Flickr, and are not aware of it. (What is Web 2.0?, 2008) According to MacManus and Porter from Digital Web Magazine, Flickr’s is one of the most intuitive and beloved interface available. They also mentioned that Del.icio.us offers personal and social functionality, and reaches far beyond its own site. Interfaces like these are changing the way we store, access and share information. (Web 2.0 Designers)
The following sources that were helpful to me to clarify Web 2.0 were O’Reilly’s article, What is Web 2.0? http://tinyurl.com/y3uhod, and the YouTube videos at the Web site “Web 2.0 for dummies” http://tinyurl.com/3y5u7p
Of all the web tools that were provided for the week 7 assignment that I explored, there were several I enjoyed, such as Flickr, many eyes and YouTube. I decided to use Flickr, which is now one of my favorite ways to use the web to share my photos with others. I captured several moments with my pugs, Ozzie and Chico. Flickr was easy to download and it was simple to learn how to upload my photos, so I could share with others. If you need a good laugh, click here http://tinyurl.com/2jr5jv to see what Ozzie and Chico are up to.
Works Cited
O’Reilly, T. September 30, 2005. What is Web 2.0: Design Patterns and Business Models for the Next Generation of Software. Retrieved February 29, 2008 from http://www.oreilly.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html
“Web 2.0 for dummies” Retrieved February 29, 2008 from http://codeclimber.net.nz/archive/2007/04/02/Web-2.0-for-dummies.aspx
MacManus, R. and Porter, J. May 4, 2005. Digital Web Magazine: Web 2.0 for Designers. Retrieved February 29, 2008 from http://www.digital-web.com/articles/web_2_for _designers/
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
USENET’s Benefits and Downsides
According to Livinginternet.com, “Usenet newsgroups are thousands of virtual bulletin boards on a wide range of different subjects available around the world.” (The Usenet Newsgroups, 2008) Anyone who has access to the Internet can post messages on the Usenet, and communicate with many people from around the world. “Usenet offers people around the world a vast wealth of free resources. It is a place where everyone can offer their experience and knowledge to others and benefit from others.” (USENET Services, 2008)
After completing my assignment for week 6, I realized some benefits and downsides from using the Usenet. For example, I joined a Misc.fitness.weights group on the Usenet and enjoyed the discussion. I received many responses from other users, with helpful tips that were beneficial and reliable after verifying with other sources. To see the group discussion that resulted from my questions, please click the link
http://tinyurl.com/yugqcz
I learned that Usenet is a place where people can communicate and exchange their ideas with no cost. We can search for answers to our questions on many topics, such as fashion, food, health, news, etc. However, it was discomforting to think about some of the possible downsides of using the Usenet. For example, some of the advice given on the Usenet may be incorrect and should be reviewed critically before accepting. (Why you should not ask for E-mail responses on Usenet, 2008). A good rule of thumb would be consulting reliable sources of information. Fortunately, since the responses are public, others can comment on the postings.
I also noticed other group’s discussions on the Usenet that were outdated and some included postings from users who did not use netiquette guidelines when expressing their point of view. For example, someone in the group was using foul language to defend his position as to why Barack Obama was a better candidate for President than Hillary Clinton. In my opinion, Usenet users should follow netiquette when posting messages.
According to lycos.com, “Usenet is like the Internet-at-large; there is no single governing body or owner with absolute control, but there are recognized systems and groups who keep the whole thing almost organized.” (Usenet: Usenet Newsgroups, 2008) We can actually benefit from other people’s comment to someone’s answers. In addition, answers that are posted to the group can be criticized by others and discussed there.
I also learned that there is a difference between the Usenet and the Well. The Well is meant by its sponsor to be a special place online that offers literate information for some articulate and unpretentious thinkers and membership is not for everyone, partly because this group is non-anonymous. (The Well, 2008) As a member, you know the names of people who are talking to and they know you as opposed to most Usenet groups, where you can shield your identity. (The Well, 2008) Another difference is that to become a member of the Well you must pay a fee. (The Well, 2008) People who participate in The Well includes, noted authors, journalists, activists and other creative people who exchange information with one another in wide-ranging conversations. (The Well, 2008)
If I have time in the summer, I may explore the Usenet instead of The Well since there is no fee for the service. I see potential in discussions with others in the groups of their experiences and thoughts on health, fitness, fashion, movies and recipes. I would not use The Well since there is a fee and because I rather remain anonymous. For now, since I am limited on time, due to work and school, I prefer to rely on dependable sources at no cost and quickly accessible for my research.
Remember, the Usenet is a great place where everyone can offer their experience and knowledge to others and benefit from others; however, it is important to remember that just like other sources on the Internet, not all information is trustworthy and should be treated with caution. One must remember to confirm their information received on the Usenet with reliable sources. For more information on Usenet services visit http://www.usenetservices.com
Works Cited:
Usenet Services. Retrieved, February 22, 2008 from http://www.usenetservices.com
Usenet: Usenet Newsgroups. Retrieved, February 22, 2008 from http://www.lycos.com/info/usenet--usenet-newsgroup.html
The Usenet Newsgroups. Retrieved, February 22, 2008 from http://www.livinginternet.com/u/u.htm
Why you shouldn’t ask for E-mail responses on Usenet. Retrieved, February 22, 2008 from http://www.cs.tut.fi/~jkorpela/usenet/mail-responses.html
The Well. Retrieved, February 17, 2008 from http://www.well.com/
After completing my assignment for week 6, I realized some benefits and downsides from using the Usenet. For example, I joined a Misc.fitness.weights group on the Usenet and enjoyed the discussion. I received many responses from other users, with helpful tips that were beneficial and reliable after verifying with other sources. To see the group discussion that resulted from my questions, please click the link
http://tinyurl.com/yugqcz
I learned that Usenet is a place where people can communicate and exchange their ideas with no cost. We can search for answers to our questions on many topics, such as fashion, food, health, news, etc. However, it was discomforting to think about some of the possible downsides of using the Usenet. For example, some of the advice given on the Usenet may be incorrect and should be reviewed critically before accepting. (Why you should not ask for E-mail responses on Usenet, 2008). A good rule of thumb would be consulting reliable sources of information. Fortunately, since the responses are public, others can comment on the postings.
I also noticed other group’s discussions on the Usenet that were outdated and some included postings from users who did not use netiquette guidelines when expressing their point of view. For example, someone in the group was using foul language to defend his position as to why Barack Obama was a better candidate for President than Hillary Clinton. In my opinion, Usenet users should follow netiquette when posting messages.
According to lycos.com, “Usenet is like the Internet-at-large; there is no single governing body or owner with absolute control, but there are recognized systems and groups who keep the whole thing almost organized.” (Usenet: Usenet Newsgroups, 2008) We can actually benefit from other people’s comment to someone’s answers. In addition, answers that are posted to the group can be criticized by others and discussed there.
I also learned that there is a difference between the Usenet and the Well. The Well is meant by its sponsor to be a special place online that offers literate information for some articulate and unpretentious thinkers and membership is not for everyone, partly because this group is non-anonymous. (The Well, 2008) As a member, you know the names of people who are talking to and they know you as opposed to most Usenet groups, where you can shield your identity. (The Well, 2008) Another difference is that to become a member of the Well you must pay a fee. (The Well, 2008) People who participate in The Well includes, noted authors, journalists, activists and other creative people who exchange information with one another in wide-ranging conversations. (The Well, 2008)
If I have time in the summer, I may explore the Usenet instead of The Well since there is no fee for the service. I see potential in discussions with others in the groups of their experiences and thoughts on health, fitness, fashion, movies and recipes. I would not use The Well since there is a fee and because I rather remain anonymous. For now, since I am limited on time, due to work and school, I prefer to rely on dependable sources at no cost and quickly accessible for my research.
Remember, the Usenet is a great place where everyone can offer their experience and knowledge to others and benefit from others; however, it is important to remember that just like other sources on the Internet, not all information is trustworthy and should be treated with caution. One must remember to confirm their information received on the Usenet with reliable sources. For more information on Usenet services visit http://www.usenetservices.com
Works Cited:
Usenet Services. Retrieved, February 22, 2008 from http://www.usenetservices.com
Usenet: Usenet Newsgroups. Retrieved, February 22, 2008 from http://www.lycos.com/info/usenet--usenet-newsgroup.html
The Usenet Newsgroups. Retrieved, February 22, 2008 from http://www.livinginternet.com/u/u.htm
Why you shouldn’t ask for E-mail responses on Usenet. Retrieved, February 22, 2008 from http://www.cs.tut.fi/~jkorpela/usenet/mail-responses.html
The Well. Retrieved, February 17, 2008 from http://www.well.com/
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Choose the Best Cookies
We have choices and options when it comes to selecting the best cookies. You probably have a favorite place to purchase cookies or a recipe. Perhaps, one of your favorite cookies may be chocolate chip, peanut butter, macadamia, oatmeal, chocolate fudge or other cookies. Selecting the best cookies allows you to enjoy the cookies.
In a sense, the same concept applies when selecting the best cookies while on the web to allow your experience to be enjoyable. Cookies can be both useful and annoying for the Internet user. The purpose of cookies is to acquire information for use in later communications between a user and a website, without asking for the same information. According to Park and Sandhu from Georgia University, “Web servers and browsers typically use cookies to capture information for subsequent communications, which provides continuity and state across HTTP connections.” (Park, J., & Sandhu, R., 2000) This means each time you visit websites, tidbits of information are stored on your computer. Some of this information you may not want your computer to store, like a password or user IDs.
Other cookies track your motions through a website, how much time you spend there, what links you click on, and other details usually for marketing purposes. (Park, J., & Sandhu, R., 2000) Cookies contain text character strings encoding relevant information about the user.
It is important to be aware of your options when dealing with cookies to protect your privacy online. The three types of security services offered by secure cookies are authentication, integrity and confidentiality. For example, authentication verifies the cookies’ owner, integrity protects against unauthorized modification of cookies and confidentiality protects against the cookies’ values being revealed to an unauthorized entity. (Park, J., & Sandhu, R., 2000)
The following video clip is a good example of what may happen if cookies are not secure. Please click on the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYCpiZKY30E
The Internet user can determine the extent of their cookie use. For instance, Internet Explorer allows the user to selectively enable or disable cookies on a site-by-site basis. It even allows cookies for a site generally, but deletes a specific cookie you are suspicious and do not trust. (McCandlish, S., 2002) You can also delete all of the cookies you acquire while browsing, along with any passwords you may have typed, and your browsing history.
Visit http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs18-cyb.htm or http://www.eff.org/promo/protectbook.html for tips and more information on safeguarding your privacy online. (Privacy on Cyberspace, 2008) By protecting your online privacy by securing cookies while on the web, may allow your experience to be enjoyable.
References
McCandlish, S. (2002). EFF’s top 12 ways to protect your online privacy. Version, 2, 29-12.
Park, J., & Sandhu, R. (2000). Secure cookies on the web. Internet Computing, IEEE, 4(4), 36-44.
Privacy in Cyberspace. Retrieved February 6, 2008 from http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs18-cyb.htm
Got Cookies? You Tube. Retrieved February 6, 2008 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYCpiZKY30E
In a sense, the same concept applies when selecting the best cookies while on the web to allow your experience to be enjoyable. Cookies can be both useful and annoying for the Internet user. The purpose of cookies is to acquire information for use in later communications between a user and a website, without asking for the same information. According to Park and Sandhu from Georgia University, “Web servers and browsers typically use cookies to capture information for subsequent communications, which provides continuity and state across HTTP connections.” (Park, J., & Sandhu, R., 2000) This means each time you visit websites, tidbits of information are stored on your computer. Some of this information you may not want your computer to store, like a password or user IDs.
Other cookies track your motions through a website, how much time you spend there, what links you click on, and other details usually for marketing purposes. (Park, J., & Sandhu, R., 2000) Cookies contain text character strings encoding relevant information about the user.
It is important to be aware of your options when dealing with cookies to protect your privacy online. The three types of security services offered by secure cookies are authentication, integrity and confidentiality. For example, authentication verifies the cookies’ owner, integrity protects against unauthorized modification of cookies and confidentiality protects against the cookies’ values being revealed to an unauthorized entity. (Park, J., & Sandhu, R., 2000)
The following video clip is a good example of what may happen if cookies are not secure. Please click on the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYCpiZKY30E
The Internet user can determine the extent of their cookie use. For instance, Internet Explorer allows the user to selectively enable or disable cookies on a site-by-site basis. It even allows cookies for a site generally, but deletes a specific cookie you are suspicious and do not trust. (McCandlish, S., 2002) You can also delete all of the cookies you acquire while browsing, along with any passwords you may have typed, and your browsing history.
Visit http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs18-cyb.htm or http://www.eff.org/promo/protectbook.html for tips and more information on safeguarding your privacy online. (Privacy on Cyberspace, 2008) By protecting your online privacy by securing cookies while on the web, may allow your experience to be enjoyable.
References
McCandlish, S. (2002). EFF’s top 12 ways to protect your online privacy. Version, 2, 29-12.
Park, J., & Sandhu, R. (2000). Secure cookies on the web. Internet Computing, IEEE, 4(4), 36-44.
Privacy in Cyberspace. Retrieved February 6, 2008 from http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs18-cyb.htm
Got Cookies? You Tube. Retrieved February 6, 2008 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYCpiZKY30E
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
A Reflection on Netiquette
What is Netiquette? The Study Guides and Strategies website describes, Netiquette as E-guides on social interaction and communicating electronically. (Study Guides and Strategies, 2008) As early as 1988, the term Netiquette has been in use. (Netiquette, 2008) According to Sutton, who is cited in the Wikipedia Netiquette article, Netiquette is simply classic rules of common etiquette, as taught, for example, by Miss Manners. (Netiquette, 2008) Sutton observed that the comparison between the 1922 etiquette rule by Post and a 1994 Netiquette rule by Virginia Shea, showed that while the words might have changed; the goal of the advice (“Know something before you speak.”) remains the same. (Netiquette, 2008) It is important to have guidelines for all types of electronic forums, such as, live chat, Internet forums and mail lists. The guidelines provide information on how to use appropriate language, behave and socially interact appropriately with others on electronic forums. Although it can be a challenge, communicating clearly on the internet without being misunderstood is possible.
For example, when we interact with someone face to face, we have the opportunity to provide facial expressions or body language to convey our message. However, when using an electronic forum, such as blogs, newsgroups, forums, websites and even a public chat session, information you post is now public. (Master the Basics: Netiquette, 2008) Your messages may be misunderstood if they are not developed to convey what we want them to say or mean. (Study Guides and Strategies, 2008) Also, consider the practice of adding emoticons also known as smileys, created from the characters on your keyboard. These few characters can add personality and humor to your messages. Below are a few of the popular standardized emoticons.
(Mastering the Basics: Netiquette, 2008)
By mastering the basics of Netiquette guidelines, we can communicate clearly electronically, use appropriate language, socially interact with others respectably and safely while making a good impression. Safety is a very important consideration to remember when posting on an electronic forum on the Internet. When information is posted online, even something common as posting pictures on sites such as, MySpace or FaceBook, it becomes available in the public domain and can be seen by anyone in the world, including friends, family, future employers and even criminals. (Study Guides and Strategies, 2008) Here is a clip that serves as a good example of why it is important to be careful on what we post on an electronic forum. Please click on the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r_hDpsVjkM to play clip. (Mastering the Basics: Netiquette, 2008)
In addition, the following is a list of some of the Netiquette guidelines from the Study Guides and Strategies website, to consider and that may be helpful the next time we think about posting information on an electronic forum.
• Be selective on what information is posted.
• Use appropriate Language and do not use all capital letters, it is equal to screaming or yelling.
• Do not respond to “flames” or personal attacks.
• Be brief with messages, people may be more inclined to read it.
• Make a good impression, a message or content represents the individual
• Cite others’ work that is used
• Do not send SPAM to others, it is electronic junk mail.
• Do not forward chain letters-delete them. (Study Guides and Strategies, 2008)
For a complete detailed list of Netiquette guidelines, please click on the links below:
www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette
(Study Guides and Strategies, 2008) (Netiquette, 2008)
Next time, when visiting an electronic forum, remember to have good manners. Follow the Netiquette guidelines and consider what is appropriate for you to post, keeping in mind that it will now be available in the public domain and can be seen by anyone in the world, even criminals.
Works Cited:
Study Guides and Strategies. Netiquette E-guides on Social Interaction and Communicating Electronically. Retrieved, January 31, 2008 from http://www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm
(No author annotated.) Netiquette. Retrieved January 29, 2008 from http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette
(No author annotated.) Master the Basics: Netiquette. Retrieved January 30, 2008 from http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/09netiqt.htm
For example, when we interact with someone face to face, we have the opportunity to provide facial expressions or body language to convey our message. However, when using an electronic forum, such as blogs, newsgroups, forums, websites and even a public chat session, information you post is now public. (Master the Basics: Netiquette, 2008) Your messages may be misunderstood if they are not developed to convey what we want them to say or mean. (Study Guides and Strategies, 2008) Also, consider the practice of adding emoticons also known as smileys, created from the characters on your keyboard. These few characters can add personality and humor to your messages. Below are a few of the popular standardized emoticons.
(Mastering the Basics: Netiquette, 2008)
By mastering the basics of Netiquette guidelines, we can communicate clearly electronically, use appropriate language, socially interact with others respectably and safely while making a good impression. Safety is a very important consideration to remember when posting on an electronic forum on the Internet. When information is posted online, even something common as posting pictures on sites such as, MySpace or FaceBook, it becomes available in the public domain and can be seen by anyone in the world, including friends, family, future employers and even criminals. (Study Guides and Strategies, 2008) Here is a clip that serves as a good example of why it is important to be careful on what we post on an electronic forum. Please click on the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r_hDpsVjkM to play clip. (Mastering the Basics: Netiquette, 2008)
In addition, the following is a list of some of the Netiquette guidelines from the Study Guides and Strategies website, to consider and that may be helpful the next time we think about posting information on an electronic forum.
• Be selective on what information is posted.
• Use appropriate Language and do not use all capital letters, it is equal to screaming or yelling.
• Do not respond to “flames” or personal attacks.
• Be brief with messages, people may be more inclined to read it.
• Make a good impression, a message or content represents the individual
• Cite others’ work that is used
• Do not send SPAM to others, it is electronic junk mail.
• Do not forward chain letters-delete them. (Study Guides and Strategies, 2008)
For a complete detailed list of Netiquette guidelines, please click on the links below:
www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette
(Study Guides and Strategies, 2008) (Netiquette, 2008)
Next time, when visiting an electronic forum, remember to have good manners. Follow the Netiquette guidelines and consider what is appropriate for you to post, keeping in mind that it will now be available in the public domain and can be seen by anyone in the world, even criminals.
Works Cited:
Study Guides and Strategies. Netiquette E-guides on Social Interaction and Communicating Electronically. Retrieved, January 31, 2008 from http://www.studygs.net/netiquette.htm
(No author annotated.) Netiquette. Retrieved January 29, 2008 from http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette
(No author annotated.) Master the Basics: Netiquette. Retrieved January 30, 2008 from http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/09netiqt.htm
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