1st Day of Class - Digital Networking

Hello Class,

This is Youdlyn. Many of you may also know me as Lynda Starr, the WHWS Host on 105.7fm, and that is perfectly fine, just as long as you know who I am. I just added this class today, and I must say, I think this is going to be a very interesting class. I gained much knowledge about the history of the internet just by sitting back and viewing the fabulous presentations. I would like to first off discuss my comments about Group 1's project. The design of the powerpoint was very simple, yet legible to read and comprehend. All the information was structured in a very coherent and concise matter. It was very fascinating to hear how the usage of early computers was mainly for data communication. The sequence of events was properly organized in a timely fashion, constructively explaining the transition of internet and new media. My only concern was the font. I felt for the titles for each slide, there could have been a more diverse font that was used instead of Arial. Besides that, the presentation was spectacular. Next, Group 2's presentation was fantastic. I absolutely enjoyed the video graphics displaying the progression of YouTube, as well as how the future of internet involves the evolution of touch-screen products. This presentation kept me anticipating for more information, yet I was a bit distracted by the moving images while trying to process some of the vocal information that was provided.

I liked how Group 3's presentation involved the slideshow on a cool network called Dipity. That really intrigued me. I also enjoyed this group's perspective on file sharing, pirating, and the several lawsuits that occurred between record companies and various file-sharing users. However, I felt a little more work could have been done in terms of configuring the images. Lastly, I enjoyed how Group 4's presentation displayed a more broader aspect of how the internet developed, touching bases on numerous topics including the father of the computer, Mr. Babbage, and the influence of Microsoft and Apple on today's society.

Overall, all of the presentations I observed in class today was very informative. I am glad that I got the chance to learn the emergence and development of various social networks including Myspace, Twitter, and Facebook, not to mention Friendster which I had not heard of prior to enrolling in this course. I hope to  develop more knowledge about digital networking as the course progresses, and I am eager to learn how I can apply this information to many issues in today's society.