WEEK 9: CLEAR

This week in ISM3004 we discussed the Internet and its basic infrastructure. As an Internet user for many years now, this content was very clear and refreshing.

For example, one of the lectures focused on domain names, which every Web site has. I had studied this topic for a previous class when I did a focus study on an NBA star named Chris Bosh. Bosh won a court case and was given the rights of nearly 800 domain names. The reason there was a legal battle was because the defendant had purchased many domain names of professional, college and even high school athletes. For example, www.chrisbosh.com. In purchasing the rights to these names, the defendant hoped to resell them back to each player for a significant price; however, the court did not agree and Chris Bosh won all of the names but offered to give them back to each player for free.

We also learned about Web 2.0 and some of its uses like enhancing communication and providing excellent business presentations. It was almost funny learning about the Internet, especially when discussing the days before wireless and we used telephone modems or cable connectors. Things have definitely changed for the better. We also discussed search engines like Google and other ways to navigate the Web.

WEEK 3: CLEAR

In ISM3004 this week I learned about the complexities of of system software, applications and various user interfaces. Each part of the computer has many fragments (unless we're talking about Macs that do not need to defragment.

However, all of this complexity and burying more information on top of more information makes it imperative to have a highly sophisticated search option. For Windows XP and Vista the search bar is there. Macs have Spotlight, and each program can you find files and programs easily on your computer.

Search options are staying ahead of the curve and adapting to the evolution of more highly sophisticated computers. Recently, another option like Google Desktop which allows you to search through the Google network created "Instant Search." This new innovation gives you search options as you type into the search bar, making searching faster and easier. Google says it will also create even more searching.

It is great to see that searching options in computers and on the Internet are keeping pace with the innovations and changing computers. This relationship will allow us to have the most user-friendly experience.