Monday, October 31, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
freeware: Software that is free of charge.
shareware: Software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use
open source: Denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed with or without modification.
commercial use: One of the most significant factors for consideration regarding fair use.
derivative: Something that is based on another source.
share-alike: Creative Commons licenses are several copyright licenses initially released on December 16, 2002 by Creative Commons, a U.S. non-profit corporation founded in 2001.
Firewall: Any barrier that is intended to thwart the spread of a destructive agent.
virus: in notes
hacking: Notes
piracy: A similar practice in other contexts, esp. hijacking.
malware:Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.
phishing:The activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company
identity theft: notes
data back-ups: In information technology, a backup or the process of backing up refers to making copies of data so that these additional copies may be used to restore the original after a data loss event.
cloud: Notes
cookies (as pertaining to computers and Internet search): A packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently accesses the same server, used to identify the user or track their access to the server
filesharing:File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multi-media (audio, video), documents, or electronic books.
Bryce Melnyk
Hr. 5
10/26/11
shareware: Software that is available free of charge and often distributed informally for evaluation, after which a fee may be requested for continued use
open source: Denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed with or without modification.
commercial use: One of the most significant factors for consideration regarding fair use.
derivative: Something that is based on another source.
share-alike: Creative Commons licenses are several copyright licenses initially released on December 16, 2002 by Creative Commons, a U.S. non-profit corporation founded in 2001.
Firewall: Any barrier that is intended to thwart the spread of a destructive agent.
virus: in notes
hacking: Notes
piracy: A similar practice in other contexts, esp. hijacking.
malware:Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems.
phishing:The activity of defrauding an online account holder of financial information by posing as a legitimate company
identity theft: notes
data back-ups: In information technology, a backup or the process of backing up refers to making copies of data so that these additional copies may be used to restore the original after a data loss event.
cloud: Notes
cookies (as pertaining to computers and Internet search): A packet of data sent by an Internet server to a browser, which is returned by the browser each time it subsequently accesses the same server, used to identify the user or track their access to the server
filesharing:File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multi-media (audio, video), documents, or electronic books.
Bryce Melnyk
Hr. 5
10/26/11
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Copyright music and lyrics
Upon completion of the work, the author has copyrights.
Works created after 1/1/1978 - life of the longest surviving author +70 years
Having copyright to music really means that you own it.
All compositions which are not protected under copyright law are said to be in the public domain.
You CANNOT reproduce the music or lyrics
You CANNOT distribute the music or lyrics either for free, for no profit, or for profit
You CANNOT perform the music/lyrics in public
You CANNOT play a recording of the music or lyrics in public- even if you own the CD
You CANNOT make a derivative work or arrangement for public use in any form
Bryce Melnyk
Hr. 5
10/19/11
Works created after 1/1/1978 - life of the longest surviving author +70 years
Having copyright to music really means that you own it.
All compositions which are not protected under copyright law are said to be in the public domain.
You CANNOT reproduce the music or lyrics
You CANNOT distribute the music or lyrics either for free, for no profit, or for profit
You CANNOT perform the music/lyrics in public
You CANNOT play a recording of the music or lyrics in public- even if you own the CD
You CANNOT make a derivative work or arrangement for public use in any form
Bryce Melnyk
Hr. 5
10/19/11
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Podcast
- A podcast is a file that allows you to download stuff to a portable media player, such as an MP3 player or iPod. It is a digital multimedia file.
- They are used for entertainment, teaching, learning, or music
- You can locate podcasts on many different websites.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Identity Theft
2)
- She shouldn't have gave out her credit information.
- It's such a common problem because people need money and they try to get it that way.
- The would have to obtain your credit card number, social security number, and you id.
- Only give out that type of information to people you trust.
- The person stealing the identity, becaue it is not right for them to be someone else.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Emerging Technology
Technology is getting better and better everyday. It makes everday life easier. Emerging technologies, however, is the advances and innovations in the field of technology. One "Emerging Technology" is Noah, which is a floating tsunami capsule. It is designed to save lives in the event of a tsunami or earthquake. The bright yellow capsule can hold up to four adults and is water- and fire-resisant. The shape of the shelter also provides a strong external surface.
http://www.gizmag.com/floating-tsunami-capsule/20043/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerging_technologies
http://www.gizmag.com/floating-tsunami-capsule/20043/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerging_technologies
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