http://att16.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-4-multimedia-representation-and.html?showComment=1285460671224#c4080556783336280792
http://jrm170.blogspot.com/2010/09/927-reading-notes.html?showComment=1285461514703#c7360709874135369810
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Week 4
Data Compression
Thank goodness for Wikipedia. The example of 25.888888888 perfectly illustrated the difference between lossless and lossy compression.
Data Compression Basics
I understood the first section on lossless data fairly well, then I got lost with the algorithms. Is compression always initiated by a human or does it happen automatically with some programs?
Imaging Pittsburgh: Creating a shared gateway to digital image collections of the Pittsburgh region
The Historic Pittsburgh website is really easy to use and comes up with wonderful results. I even found photos that can be used by the historical society where I work. When I went to the individual websites (Heinz History Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, and Archives Service Center) and searched the same term, it came up with different results. I thought the purpose of the project was to create an all-emcompassing database for the three institutions?
YouTube and libraries: It could be a beautiful relationship
I watched the videos with a friend and he couldn't stop laughing, especially at the Williams College Mystery Tour. If libraries want to use YouTube for publicity, they should be wary of making themselves look foolish or else be prepared for parodies; although parodies can draw attention to the original so maybe it's not an issue after all.
Thank goodness for Wikipedia. The example of 25.888888888 perfectly illustrated the difference between lossless and lossy compression.
Data Compression Basics
I understood the first section on lossless data fairly well, then I got lost with the algorithms. Is compression always initiated by a human or does it happen automatically with some programs?
Imaging Pittsburgh: Creating a shared gateway to digital image collections of the Pittsburgh region
The Historic Pittsburgh website is really easy to use and comes up with wonderful results. I even found photos that can be used by the historical society where I work. When I went to the individual websites (Heinz History Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, and Archives Service Center) and searched the same term, it came up with different results. I thought the purpose of the project was to create an all-emcompassing database for the three institutions?
YouTube and libraries: It could be a beautiful relationship
I watched the videos with a friend and he couldn't stop laughing, especially at the Williams College Mystery Tour. If libraries want to use YouTube for publicity, they should be wary of making themselves look foolish or else be prepared for parodies; although parodies can draw attention to the original so maybe it's not an issue after all.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Week 4 Muddiest Point
Is there a difference in hardware among operating systems? I know the OS controls software and hardware, but I don't know if there are interchangeable components.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Week 3
Introduction to Linux: A Hands on Guide
The author kept reinforcing the fact that Linux can be adapted to suit any user's needs. It made me want to experiment with the system.
What is Mac OS X?
I'm going to be honest and admit that much of this reading went over my head. I felt like I needed to be in front of a Mac in a computer lab to understand this overview. Also, I can't keep track of all the acronyms used--is there a convenient glossary somewhere?
Max OS X on Wikipedia
This was a concise overview of the evolution of Mac OS X. I'm not a Mac user; do people constantly update their computers when the new versions are released?
An Update on the Windows Roadmap
I went from Windows XP to Windows 7 when my laptop finally died, so I don't have any experience with Vista. The letter mentions a 'telemetry system' that gathers user data to help with developments. Isn't this an invasion of privacy even if it is anonymous?
The author kept reinforcing the fact that Linux can be adapted to suit any user's needs. It made me want to experiment with the system.
What is Mac OS X?
I'm going to be honest and admit that much of this reading went over my head. I felt like I needed to be in front of a Mac in a computer lab to understand this overview. Also, I can't keep track of all the acronyms used--is there a convenient glossary somewhere?
Max OS X on Wikipedia
This was a concise overview of the evolution of Mac OS X. I'm not a Mac user; do people constantly update their computers when the new versions are released?
An Update on the Windows Roadmap
I went from Windows XP to Windows 7 when my laptop finally died, so I don't have any experience with Vista. The letter mentions a 'telemetry system' that gathers user data to help with developments. Isn't this an invasion of privacy even if it is anonymous?
Friday, September 17, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Week 2
Computer Hardware
This was a nice overview, but I think I may need to look at the Discovering Computers textbook.
Moore’s Law
I didn't understand when Christie Nicholson of Instant Egghead said the folded piece of paper would be half the size of the Golden Gate Bridge. Her comment on the cell phone of the future being the size of a paper clip reminds me of the Saturday Night Live sketch where Will Ferrell pulls out a phone nearly that size. It is a ridiculous concept and I don't know if the average person really wants their technology to be miniature--faster and inexpensive yes, but not tiny.
Computer History Museum
Looking at their staff list, it was interesting to note that they have a "Documents Archivist", "Digital Media Archivist", "Media & Oral History Archivist" as well as a "Software Archivist." I wonder how much they work together to plan the records management of the museum.
This was a nice overview, but I think I may need to look at the Discovering Computers textbook.
Moore’s Law
I didn't understand when Christie Nicholson of Instant Egghead said the folded piece of paper would be half the size of the Golden Gate Bridge. Her comment on the cell phone of the future being the size of a paper clip reminds me of the Saturday Night Live sketch where Will Ferrell pulls out a phone nearly that size. It is a ridiculous concept and I don't know if the average person really wants their technology to be miniature--faster and inexpensive yes, but not tiny.
Computer History Museum
Looking at their staff list, it was interesting to note that they have a "Documents Archivist", "Digital Media Archivist", "Media & Oral History Archivist" as well as a "Software Archivist." I wonder how much they work together to plan the records management of the museum.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Week 1
OCLC report: Information Format Trends: Content, Not Containers
This article makes me feel old. I have trouble reading long articles in digital form, but I refuse to print them out. I like the idea of saving paper and I realize I need to adapt to the trend.
Clifford Lynch, “Information Literacy and Information Technology Literacy: New Components in the Curriculum for a Digital Culture”
This reminds me of what was said about the LIS program during orientation. They are here to teach us the underlying principles of information science, not specific skills for transient machinery or temporary processes.
Vaughan, J. Lied Library @ four years: technology never stands still.
I have been a patron of the Lied Library in the past year and they've done a great job making the library accessible to both students and the community. Guests are allowed to access the wireless network and I have never had a problem finding an open computer.
This article makes me feel old. I have trouble reading long articles in digital form, but I refuse to print them out. I like the idea of saving paper and I realize I need to adapt to the trend.
Clifford Lynch, “Information Literacy and Information Technology Literacy: New Components in the Curriculum for a Digital Culture”
This reminds me of what was said about the LIS program during orientation. They are here to teach us the underlying principles of information science, not specific skills for transient machinery or temporary processes.
Vaughan, J. Lied Library @ four years: technology never stands still.
I have been a patron of the Lied Library in the past year and they've done a great job making the library accessible to both students and the community. Guests are allowed to access the wireless network and I have never had a problem finding an open computer.
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