* Research Project Topic *

My topic for my research project will be the new digital mammogram technology.

-Kassidy ;)

What I would use a computer for?

I would use a computer mostly for the internet and e-mail. I would also use it for a little bit of gaming, but not a whole lot. I love music so I would definitely use it for keeping my music up to date. That's about it. If I got a good digital camera then I would use it to keep all my pictures on as well.

Net Neutrality

o What is meant by the term ‘net neutrality’?

Net Neutrality is a principle proposed for user access networks participating in the internet that advocates no restrictions on content, sites, or platforms, on the kinds of equipment that may be attached, and on the modes of communication allowed, as well as communication that is not unreasonably degraded by other traffic.

o What are the four freedoms?

Freedom to access legal content
Freedom to use applications of the users' choice
Freedom to attach personal devices to connections in users' homes
Freedom to obtain service plan information

o What problems could we face if the net was not neutral?

A problem we would face if the internet was not neutral would be going to sites that we would normally go to. We would have to pay extra money to our internet provider to be able to go on certain sites.

o Why do large telecommunications companies oppose net neutrality?

Large telecommunications companies oppose net neutrality and argue that prioritisation of bandwidth is necessary for future innovation on the Internet. By giving online companies willing to pay the ability to transfer their data packages faster than other Internet traffic. The added revenue from such services could be used to pay for the building of increased broadband access to more consumers.

o How does the net neutrality issue affect wireless communications (and your cell phone!)?

"We are concerned, however, that the FCC appears ready to extend the entire array of Net neutrality requirements to what is perhaps the most competitive consumer market in America: wireless services," This affects wireless communication and our cell phones because now we can access any website anywhere at anytime.

o What is your opinion? Should there be net neutrality? Consider that your internet access may be slower if the net is not restricted. Consider that, if the net is not neutral, broadband providers can block certain peer-to-peer applications and certain online games.

I think there should be net neutrality. I want to be able to access any website or search engine that I want. I should be able to get the same speed at any site. I think I would be super board if I wasn't able to access certain online games. And I'm sure my mom would not be paying the extra money to get the equal access if it wasn't net neutral.

Partners for imovie assignment:

Patrick Pfanner

Jenna Fryer

Kassidy Kuns

Topic: The Band

My Partners for Podcast Assignment

- Patrick Pfanner

- Jenna Fryer

Joel Tenenbaum

Who is Joel Tenenbaum?

Joel Tenenbaum is a Boston University graduate student who used the KaZaA peer to peer network to infringe copyrights in 30 sound recordings.

Why is this case affect people who illegally share and download music?

This can affect other people who illegally download and share music because this means that the companies are cracking down on those who are downloading illegally. So people who are should stop so they don't end up in Joel's situation.

How does this case affect Apple and other distributors of legal digital content?

This case affects Apple and other distributions because I know that one reason people buy Macs is because they don't get viruses which makes it a lot easier to download stuff illegally off the internet. I know on my desktop at home, which is not a Mac, got a very bad virus and we had to get a new computer. It might have been from Limewire. So we don't use it anymore. They higher the prices get to download songs, the more people are going to try to download illegally. Which may cause more fees for Apple.

"They are picking on Apple because they say Apple is making a bundle of money," Potter said.

Cohen and Google

1.) Do you think that Liskula Cohen should be able to sue to

learn the identity of the anonymous blogger who defamed her? Why?

I know that if someone did this to me or to someone close to me I would say, yes, they should be able to sue and be able to have the identity of the blogger. What if it is someone you trusted, and they're doing these things behind your back. People who are low enough to slander someone elses reputation like that deserves punishment.

2.) Do you think that Rosemary Port should be able to sue Google? Why?

No she shouldn't be able to sue Google. If she was so bold as to post slanders like that about someone else, she should be identified. She is definitely not a victim of Google. They were just cooperating with the law, as should she.

3.) How does this case affect you?

I don't believe it really effects me. I do have a blogger account, but I would never say anything about someone else that could hurt their feelings or reputation.