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Will Ajax Runtime Environments Bring About Web 3.0?
By Jonathan DePrizio
Web 2.0 was marked by the development of web-based applications. But the major limitation to all these services is that they existed solely in the realm of the Internet, and data was stored on somebody else's servers. The introduction of Ajax Runtime Environments is poised to change all that. Adobe's Air platform and Mozilla's XULRunner allow coders to write applications using the technology of Web 2.0 - XML, Ajax, and Javascript - and transfer what was once a web-only platform to the user's desktop. Click here to continue reading...
By Jonathan DePrizio
Web 2.0 was marked by the development of web-based applications. But the major limitation to all these services is that they existed solely in the realm of the Internet, and data was stored on somebody else's servers. The introduction of Ajax Runtime Environments is poised to change all that. Adobe's Air platform and Mozilla's XULRunner allow coders to write applications using the technology of Web 2.0 - XML, Ajax, and Javascript - and transfer what was once a web-only platform to the user's desktop. Click here to continue reading...
Clinton vs. Obama - On The Issues: Technology
By Jonathan DePrizio
he contest for the democratic nomination is still way too close to call, but there are serious differences between the candidate's platforms. This article looks at the candidate's views on issues of technology, including net neutrality, data retention, new energy sources, and more. Click here to continue reading...
By Jonathan DePrizio
he contest for the democratic nomination is still way too close to call, but there are serious differences between the candidate's platforms. This article looks at the candidate's views on issues of technology, including net neutrality, data retention, new energy sources, and more. Click here to continue reading...
The Birth of the World Wide Web - A Brief History
By Jonathan DePrizio
Sir Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web; he wrote the first web browser, aptly named WorldWideWeb, and the first web server. However, the idea of an inter-connected system of information, or Hypertext, existed long before Tim Berners-Lee created the Web. Click here to continue reading...
By Jonathan DePrizio
Sir Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web; he wrote the first web browser, aptly named WorldWideWeb, and the first web server. However, the idea of an inter-connected system of information, or Hypertext, existed long before Tim Berners-Lee created the Web. Click here to continue reading...
The Failure of DRM in an Information-Based World
By Jonathan DePrizio
In today's digital world, the role of content ownership has dramatically changed from the days of physical production and distribution. Whereas just a few decades ago media was created, recorded, and shipped across the world by large companies with massive supply and delivery infrastructures, it is now possible for any individual with a home computer and an internet connection to record, encode, and disseminate music, text, or video with a minimal investment of time. Includes bibliography. Click here to read more...
By Jonathan DePrizio
In today's digital world, the role of content ownership has dramatically changed from the days of physical production and distribution. Whereas just a few decades ago media was created, recorded, and shipped across the world by large companies with massive supply and delivery infrastructures, it is now possible for any individual with a home computer and an internet connection to record, encode, and disseminate music, text, or video with a minimal investment of time. Includes bibliography. Click here to read more...
The Role of United Nations Security Council Resolutions in the Justification for War with Iraq
By Jonathan DePrizio
The justification for the use of force against Iraq can be divided into two classifications: the threat Iraq posed to the national security of the United States, and Iraq's failure to comply with United Nations Security Council resolutions. Click here to read more...
By Jonathan DePrizio
The justification for the use of force against Iraq can be divided into two classifications: the threat Iraq posed to the national security of the United States, and Iraq's failure to comply with United Nations Security Council resolutions. Click here to read more...
What Do Eye Movements Tell Us About Objects and Scene Perception?
By William Schweiger
Eye tracking technology has allowed researchers to study eye movements to determine the way in which people scan an object and observe a scene. Researchers can study how people scan objects and scenes for information. Click here to read more...
By William Schweiger
Eye tracking technology has allowed researchers to study eye movements to determine the way in which people scan an object and observe a scene. Researchers can study how people scan objects and scenes for information. Click here to read more...
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