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Sarah Breton CSC 104-01. December 13, 2012. Societal Topics Weeks 7 & 8.
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Sarah BretonCSC 104-01 December 13, 2012
Societal Topics Weeks 7 & 8 • Internet Regulation: Internet regulation is restricting specific aspects of a network. Internet Regulation consists of censored data, controlled internet and domain registration, and control IP addresses. The regulations are produced to maintain neutral internet access. • Internet Governance: Internet governance applies to activities such as; coordination of technical standards, development and regulations that shape the internet. Internet governance is not restricted to the government. There are debates as to how the internet should be governed for the future. • EdX: Edx is a system of online courses. People can register for online classes. These classes are 12 hours per week. No prerequisites are required to take these specific courses. • IP Adressing: IP addresses are required for every device that can connect to the internet. IP addresses are managed by (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority). For an example, my iPhone requires an IP address to connect to the internet.
Societal Topics Week 9 & 10 • Ipv6: this is the next generation of internet protocol addresses. A lack of these addresses would cause slow programs and computers would have difficulties communicating with each other. IPv6 is essential for our future of technology. • Net Neutrality: Network neutrality is having the ability to have control where you surf the internet and what you do online. Network neutrality is the principle of internet that allows it to be the most diverse form of 21st century history. • Windows 8:Windows 8 is the new software for windows operating systems. The windows 8 software program is offered for personal computers including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. • Routing Autonomous Systems:is a group of connected IP routing abbreviations operated by more than one network. This is defined as the internet’s routing policy.
Societal Topics Weeks 11,12,13 • Privacy and identity: Privacy matters so that people can communicate with people around the world without sacrificing their privacy identities. Privacy is about having the ability to disclose data, and have expectations of sharing knowledge to other people. • Border Gateway Protocol: is the protocol that makes the routing decisions for the internet. It also maintains the IP networks that designate its users to specific internet sources. • Spam: is a major concern for people using internet services. Spams are becoming to infect computers with viruses and fraudulent messages. The internet society works are focusing on providing protection from these types of spams. • MOOC: is a massive open online course. These courses are usually free at cost but do not offer credits to be used at universities. Most of the massive online courses are used for people who want to learn about something new. • Security: The internet society believes that the internet can be for everyone. Internet Society promotes the internet’s development, stability, and security. Security is supposed to protect from service attacks, fraud, spam, viruses, and scams.
