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Instant Messaging, 2008.
This paper discusses the increased use of instant messaging among college students.
752 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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The paper explores why instant messaging (IM) services offer an increasingly appropriate alternative for college students, both in terms of leisure and academic purposes. The paper shows how with less time on their hands and more time spent in front of a computer and on the Internet, the typical college student will revert to instant messaging to communicate with friends, teachers and librarians.
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"Instant messaging has become one of the fundamentals means of communication in the 21st century. Together with other forms of Internet communication (email, blogging etc.), instant messaging has helped created a virtual community in which individual interact with much more easiness and with increased speed. There's no category of age where this is as evident as in the college community, among college students. Whether for leisure or academic purpose, meeting with friends or discussing with the teacher the details of the course project or assignment, the instant messaging service is widely spread among college students."
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Business Communication, 2008.
An examination of the impact of media on business communication skills.
3,408 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 28 sources, APA, $ 96.95
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This paper investigates the impact that today's mass media has upon teenagers in relation to their ability to communicate in future terms as a business manager. The paper identifies the impact that today's technology has upon teenagers in terms of the 'cultural transformation' wrought by Internet technology. The paper concludes that today's youth are not properly educated in dissemination of information produced by mass media.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Objective
Statement of Thesis
Research Questions
Literature Review
Summary
From the Paper
"The questions asked in this research included the questions of: (1) Is mass media a positive or negative contributor to the development of a teenager's ability to communicate effectively as a future manager? (2) Will these influences effect the way teenager's communicate as the enter the business world? (3) Are these effects positive or negative?; and (4) How does this "new" agent differ from traditional agents? Findings in this study have shown that both negative and positive impacts are derived from mass media by teenagers in their ability to communicate effectively in the world as a future manager. This influences will have an impact upon the manner in which teenagers communicate in the business world in that their lives are already impacted by use of the Internet as a communication medium which has wrought a 'cultural transformation' in the entire world of business communication. The new agent of communication, or the 'Internet' differs from traditional agents in communication in that the face-to-face communication is not as often utilized however, this study has shown that the gap between online communication and face-to-face communication has slowed in its' growth and that traditional face-to-face communication is still highly valued in modern communication. The most important finding of this study is the finding that today's youth are properly educated in dissemination of media communications and information and that the educational system must cease to overlook subject area in education particularly considering the impact that media has upon today's youth culture."
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Integration of Private Security, 2008.
This paper explores private security functions as it relates to the various components of the criminal justice system.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper analyzes major components of the criminal justice system with a focus upon improvement of the interaction between law enforcement, private security, the courts and institutional and community corrections. The paper discusses the need for the standardization of law-enforcement and private security procedures. The paper also notes how various technologies exist that can allow for coordination among law-enforcement, private security and public service providers in the event of a catastrophe or disaster.
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Objective
Aspects of Cybercrime Relating to Law Enforcement and Private Security
Integration Requires Standards
Immediate Purchase of Tech Tools Not Necessary
Various Technologies Exist
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Imagine, if you will, for a moment that a disaster occurred in a town very familiar, a community, whether urban or rural, where in past local occurrences each agency went about its appointed duty without interrupting one another, and this has traditionally been the case in the United States. Then suddenly a disaster such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans occurs and the new agencies developed by Homeland Security come into the area and communication channels get crossed with tasks being duplicated and others being left undone, neglected perhaps. Strategies that can be shared, integrated and coordination through use of technological tools offer the possibility for unprecedented coordination among law-enforcement, private security and public service providers in the event of such a catastrophe or disaster."
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Motivational Strategies at Costco.com, 2008.
An evaluation of the value of several different models of organizational motivation as they relate to Costco's internal development efforts in creating its website, Costco.com.
2,968 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper discusses the motivational theories behind Costco's adoption of several electronic initiatives including online catalogs and a re-vamped and multifunctional website. The author describes the strengths and weaknesses of five motivational strategies that Costco's management could potentially use to motivate key personnel to create a new Costco.com, and suggests which strategies are likely to provide the best foundation for Costco's changes. The author explains the importance of change management in some of these strategies, and concludes that strong leadership is critical in motivating employees and setting changes in motion.
Outline
Overview of the DICE Model
Business Process Reengineering
Exploring Lewin's Model
Exploring the Speed of Change Model
Theories E and O of Motivation
Motivational Theories with the Greatest Potential to Motivate Costco Employees
Success Factors in managing Motivation at Costco
For Costco.com to succeed, Customers' Needs Must Dominate IT Strategies'
Conclusion
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"In the context of Coscto.com, their efforts to significantly re-vamp their electronic initiatives will need to include some element business process re-engineering and management, as the underlying processes within the company will need to change to better serve online customers. While Michael Hammer claims that for change to be significant it has to be severe, for Costco.com the change needs to be gradual and focused more on streamlining the customer experience online through better integration of systems."
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Religious Myths in Modern Times, 2008.
A look at the fine line between between ancient myths and modern religious beliefs.
1,312 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how mythology may be discriminated from theology in that the stories may be discriminated from the beliefs arising from them and how most religions are made up of stories which become part of the belief system of the believer. It looks at how most religions in the world have as their source the writings of the Koran and Pentateuch, or the Old Testament. The stories in these books were written down sometime within recorded history, and, in fact, make up part of recorded history. It also discusses how myths continue to be made and how today the Internet has spawned thousands of "myths" that tell new stories about "miracles" and strange happenings related to participants' religions. Over the Internet, these stories travel at the speed of light around the globe and are changed and twisted till they become as believable and astounding as the first myths were. Often they are based on some former, or biblical happening or related to something in the Bible or concern some religious leader.
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"The myths that Christians and others who follow the teachings of the New Testament believe today are constantly changing in form and content. The Church has something to do with this. The Catholic Church regularly makes edicts that tell believers how they are to act and believe from that point on (dogma). One example is the myth of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Paul makes no reference to her being a virgin when Jesus was conceived and his books predate all the four gospels. He had not heard of this "myth." It was a story that evidently was circulated and gained acceptance after 50 A.D. The story of Mary continued to grow and her character was modified and changed to suit the times (Symes 2007)."
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The Use of Technology in Classroom Curricula, 2008.
An examination of the factors that affect the success of the incorporation of technology into classroom curricula.
2,044 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper discusses the use of new technology, specifically computers and the Internet, in education. The paper looks at how this technology offers teachers an effectual and informative way to enhance educational instruction and variety for their students. The paper also discusses the factors that influence the effectiveness of the incorporation of technology into classroom curricula.
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"Similarly, Fleming, Motamedi, and May (2007) found that pre-service teachers who had experience with technology in college would more likely be favorable of including high-tech instruction. The purpose of their research was to see if modeling by university professors and practicum and cooperating teachers was related to pre-service teachers' perceptions of their computer technology skills and if pre-service teachers' use of technology in academic and other settings was related to those perceptions. In the study, at the end of the semester during which they completed their student teaching, 79 pre-service teacher education students responded to a questionnaire concerning their training experience and computer technology skills. The results suggested that the more extensively pre-service teachers observe computer technology being used and the more they use computer technology in and out of the student teaching classroom, the more likely they would be to report competence in the computer technology skills. It appears by these findings that as pre-service teachers observe models and obtain hands-on experience with computer technology, they will feel more proficient with their skills and feel more comfortable in including this approach in their daily instruction."
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Computer Technology and Operations Management, 2008.
Presents examples of enhancements to operations across all business industries due to computer technology.
2,310 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that the main goal in the development and implementation of computerized technologies for operations management is to achieve improvements in efficiency and effectiveness. The paper then points out that the capabilities of computer technology within the business world have grown exponentially over the past several years while decreasing in cost and space requirements. The paper relates examples of the use by various companies of computer technology for modeling, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), remote monitoring, training, tracking regulatory compliance, learning management ,storage virtualization, inventory management and product traceability.
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"Services offered that assist business in the maintenance and execution of their computer technology systems include hardware installation, network design, provision and integration, and training and consulting All of these services are offered with the aim of ensuring that the computer technologies implemented by the business are utilized correctly and functioning effectively. Furthermore, businesses can tailor the level of service they receive to their needs."
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Open CD Site, 2008.
A discussion on open CD sites, which are free but pose a danger to the computer industry.
1,102 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of a product that can be found on the website www.openCD.org. The paper explores the website and products that it offers, and argues that it and other sites like it can have a potentially negative impact on the software industry. The paper states that the concept of open source software cannot be stopped because it is not doing anything illegal however, it opens the door for illegal activities in the quest to improve the programs. The paper concludes that open source software industry and sites such as OpenCD need to be regulated and monitored for the good of the computer industry and those who use it.
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Introduction
The Site
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"For one to understand how the site can have a negative impact on the software industry one needs to have an understanding about the site and how it operates. OpenCD is a site that provides users with many different software options free of charge. Their site states that is holds a collection of high quality software that it will provide anyone interested free of charge. It refers to its products as open source software, which "harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process. The promise of open source is better quality, higher reliability, more flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in."
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Read 180, 2008.
A research proposal to evaluate the Read 180 computer program.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper proposes a research methodology to explore the effects Read 180 has on students with clearly identifiable disabilities or impairment as well as students with learning disabilities not associated with traditional disabilities or impairment. The proposed research will also examine the effect adaptations to Read 180 would have to assist students' with specific needs arising from cultural, socio-economic factors that may impede learning.
Outline:
Methodology
Sampling
Population
Instrument
Research Strategy
Research Design
Results
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"The sampling procedures and rationale for following them are as follows. The sampling procedures will involve an assessment of two classrooms of fifth grade students from two separate schools. Sampling will include students with learning disabilities as described by the research questions presented for this study. Sampling will also include a classroom of no less than 20 students not utilizing the Read 180 system or a multi-faceted approach for learning. This will enable the researcher to compare the results obtained from special needs classrooms using diverse approaches with the results obtained from classrooms using traditional approaches to learning and achievement. "
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Dell Vs. Apple Computers, 2008.
A comparison of the Dell Dimension C521 and the Apple iMac 17" desktop computers.
919 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper compares the Dell Dimension C521 and the Apple iMac 17" that are both consumer-oriented desktop computers. The paper relates that they differ in price and in terms of their technical status and their technological parts. The paper looks at their hardware and software and explains that they utilize different operating systems, with the Dell Dimension desktop more fully customizable than the iMac.
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"The Dell Dimension C521 comes with an AMD Sempron 3400+ processor or a AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core, at varying speeds depending on the user's preference. The iMac 17" comes with either an 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or a 1.83GHz. However, the consumer can upgrade the processor to 2.16 GHz on the iMac. The different processor brands (Intel and AMD) are comparable but the Dimension C521 comes with the low-end Sempron."
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The Internet and Politics, 2008.
Investigates the impact of the Internet on politics, especially the Obama campaign.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper relates that, as a result of the power of the 2004 election bloggers, most political campaigns today have an Internet strategy. The paper points out that the stratospheric rise of presidential candidate Barack Obama is a testimony to the power of the Internet and its ability to rally young people who do not belong to the formal party structures. The paper discusses the impact of the Internet on politics and political campaigns and suggests that that, because of the Internet, political power has shifted to the common hands of thousands of ordinary independent Americans bloggers.
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"The Internet also provides a sense of control for those who feel powerless. Rather than merely consume political media, the Internet permits the individual to disseminate editorial material, unapproved of by the candidates, in an unedited form (unlike even a letter to the editor of a major newspaper). Yet this intense personalization, also suggests that one of the assumed positives about the political influence of the Internet, namely creating connections between like-minded people unrecognized by the system, might be doubtful."
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Technology in the Classroom, 2008.
A literature review on the adoption of technology in the classroom by higher education faculty.
4,611 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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The paper researches the many factors that affect the adoption of technology into the instructional practice of faculty members. The paper relates that each of these different factors must be given due consideration by administrators. The paper relates further that adoption of technology must necessarily take place across the scope of faculty duties, including instructional use of technology. The paper discusses the work of Mary Douglas and is of the opinion that the administration should carefully analyze the types of groups and groupings that exist within the educational institution in order to implement technology in classroom instruction. The paper makes use of several graphs, tables, and figures.
Outline:
The Principal Proposition
The Interactive Proposition
The Speculative Proposition
Summary and Conclusion
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"In 1989, 38 CEOs came together and founded the 'Cable Alliance for Education', which as a non-profit foundation created to provide support to excellence in education. This consortium was an alliance among cable operators and networks that had as their aim "serving teachers and students...across the country, and based on the premise that powerful technology and rich content can make learning happen." (Marshall, 2002) The educational philosophy that served as a guide was that each student and teacher has a right to five elements that are essential to a good education in the 21st century."
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The Warehouse of the Future, 2008.
A review of the article "Warehouse of the Future: Software will Choreograph Tomorrow's Warehouse Work" by Douglas Graham.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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The paper examines the article "Warehouse of the Future: Software will Choreograph Tomorrow's Warehouse Work", where the author discusses how the future of warehouses will involve a highly coordinated, technical and completely efficient system. The paper explains that because technology evolves rapidly and the warehouse must stay competitive, the article stresses that a warehouse design must be flexible enough to accommodate future technologies.
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"In describing exactly how this new warehouse will function, Graham talks about a well "choreographed" automated warehouse that will focus on "trimming fat, dumping waste and eliminating redundancy wherever it is found." Admittedly, this will mean that fewer workers will be required but, those who are employed will be "more qualified, better trained, and more motivated." The result will thereafter be the creation of more service orientated jobs in a typically manufacturing/labor intense field."
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Loyalty in Online Services of Financial Companies, 2008.
A research paper that analyzes of innovations in information technology in the financial services industry and the effect on customer loyalty.
11,762 words (approx. 47.0 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 228.95
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This paper analyzes the factors that affect a customer's loyalty in the online services of financial service companies. It specifically provides evidence from the Greek stock market. The paper provides a conceptual profile of the financial services industry and how it has been affected by and has made use of innovations in information technology in recent years. It also looks at the four major pillars of the financial services industry. The paper then shows that the theory base for brand loyalty has been based on numerous efforts to model basic consumer behavior in terms of how consumers evaluate alternatives and make purchase decisions.
Table of Contents:
Review of the Literature
Definitions of Terms
Background and Overview
The Financial Services Industry and Information Technology
Customer Loyalty Considerations in the Financial Services Industry
Brand Loyalty and the Importance of Information Technology
Trust and Service Quality Issues
Costs of Switching Services
Chapter Summary
From the Paper
"In addition, Das (2004) reports that recent advances in information technology have proven to be a facilitating factor for many financial services companies, improving the capability of both investors and creditors to manage their portfolios and undertake better risk analysis of credit and market risks. As Gerstman and Meyers emphasize, though, consumers will still seek out those financial services that can provide them with the best mix of online and traditional services that allow them to maintain existing market share and gain additional inroads on their competition. These authors note that, "Across that entire spectrum, the comprehensive definition of customer or brand experiences will help to shape and guide the way companies manage their brands and achieve competitive advantage" (p. 21). In the final analysis, then, customer satisfaction in and of itself is not sufficient and differentiation must be sought in the conscious development of customer commitment, i.e. loyalty and devotion that transcends short-term 'feel good' relationships by building interdependencies, shared values and mutually beneficial strategies (Lewis & Varey, 2000)."
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Internet Privacy, 2008.
A discussion regarding Internet privacy issues and to what extent the government should be allowed to monitor online activity.
1,508 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the debate over the level of privacy a person should benefit from on the Internet, and to what extent authorities should be able to control and monitor the private lives of the individuals that decided to use the Internet world wide. The paper discusses both side of the debate and concludes that the threats that face today's society indirectly demand for a closer surveillance of the activities taking place in the society.
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"Despite these worrying effect, there is an aspect that draws the attention of internet users and which is constantly invoked by those arguing against the internet as a global network for communication. In the light of the perspective terrorism has created related to the national security strategy, the internet represents one of the means of communication most watched over by the governments and its agencies. In this sense, internet privacy represents a challenge indeed."
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RFID Chips for Children, 2008.
A persuasive essay on the benefits of using radio frequency identification (RFID) chips with children.
1,141 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper discusses how utilizing radio frequency identification (RFID) devices can provide security and peace of mind for schools, individual parents and daycare centers. The paper explains how this technology can be used on car seats, bracelets and in the belts of children in order to prevent their disappearance and avoid potential tragedies.
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"Everywhere one looks, there are pictures of missing children displayed. They appear on milk cartons, in mailboxes and around town. Whether they have disappeared because they wandered off on their own and got lost, or were grabbed by an abductor with dangerous intentions, the result is the same. They are gone, their families are frantic and law enforcement officials scramble to locate the children before something horrible can happen. It only takes a split second. A mother turns her head to greet a friend, a man steps out of a room for a minute, or a child wanders away without letting parents know he is going to do so, and suddenly the child is gone. It is an unimaginable terror for parents as the television crews arrive. Their worst nightmare starts to come true as detectives ask to see a picture of the missing child."
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Cell Phones, 2008.
A brief overview of the evolution of the cell phone.
792 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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This paper examines the development of cellular telephone technology from 1947 when researchers were investigating initial conceptual models of car phones. It looks at the birth of wireless technology which took place only after the availability of inexpensive microprocessors and digital switching as well as the invention of the first modern. It also discusses the establishment of the Cellular Technology Industry Association and the release of standard specifications.
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"Basically, cellular phones are a type of two-way radio. AT&T made a proposition to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1947 to designate several radio-spectrum frequencies in order to promote the feasibility of widespread mobile telephones. The FCC did not allocate as many radio frequencies as AT&T wanted. The number of frequencies designated was small, allowing only twenty-three conversations on mobile phones in any on service area. In this respect, it may be concluded that the FCC may have delayed the availability of mobile phone service to the general public. "
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Security Features, 2008.
A review of the various computer operating systems and the needs that they serve with an emphasis on security features.
2,109 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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The paper discusses the operating system which controls each and every task the computer does. The operating system has various "mindsets", commonly known as "flavors" or types. The most familiar one is the Windows Operating System, which has the Windows XP and the Windows Vista as its current flavors. The paper then states that there are also other operating systems such as the open source Linux and UNIX, but the most important consideration in terms of operating systems are the security features. The paper also briefly outlines the security features for the systems mentioned in the paper. The paper confirms that with the various threats surrounding information systems, security features must be the primary criteria in operating systems usage. The paper concludes that secure and robust operating systems play a key role in keeping a computing environment safe and secure.
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"Linux is an open source operating system "re-engineered" by Linus Torvalds of Finland. The term re-engineered is used because despite claims that it is not strictly "UNIX," the Linux operating system is based on the UNIX kernel. Between Windows and Linux, there is an ongoing battle of "which is which is better." In terms of usability and commonality features, Windows stands out since this has been the thrust of Bill Gates and company ever since. But Linux - even its desktop variant - seems to be difficult to mange because it is not as commonly used as Windows although it has its truly rewarding security features. In Petreley's 2004 article Security Report: Windows vs. Linux: An Independent Assessment, he lists four key security features of the Linux operating system."
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The Impact of E-communities, 2008.
An analysis of the definition and impact of e-communities on society and a comparison of virtual communities with real communities.
10,585 words (approx. 42.3 pages), 39 sources, APA, $ 211.95
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This research paper investigates the impact of e-communities. It defines what an e-community is and how a virtual community differs from a "real" community. It also looks at the ways in which virtual and "real" communities are similar. The paper then provides some examples of and specific characteristics of e-communities and looks at some of the dangers and mis-communications in regard to e-communities. The paper contains charts and figures.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Abbreviations
I. Introduction: The "Dawn" of E-communities
Virtual or E-Communities
Hypothesis
Research Questions
An E-Community Consists of . . .
Aims and Objectives
Scope of Study
Following Chapters
II. Literature Review: The Community in E-Communities
"Being" a Member of an E-community
E-community Components
Examples of E-Communities
Concerns & Dangers involved in E-communities
Potential Benefits of E-communities
Emerging E-communities
Communication: Central to Community Life
Dating E-communities
E-community Chat Rooms
III. Methodology: Making "Sense" of E-Communities
Representing Communities
Explanation of Approach
Questionnaire Answers
Investigation Factors
IV. Analysis: Estimations of E-Communities' Impact
Composites Clarified
E-communities Depicted
The Battle for the Hearts and Minds
Top 10 E-communities
Family Depiction
Data and Charts
V. Summary: Consensus of E-Communities Contributions
E-Community Reflections
Summary
Aims and Objectives
Discussion
Limitations and Recommendations
For Further Consideration
On and Off Line
Conclusion Regarding Verdict for Hypothesis
Limitations and Recommendations
For Further Consideration
Appendix
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"One way eBay nurtures trust is through its reputation system while its success has been attributed to its commitment to developing a sense of community. eBay attracts and retains buyers and sellers to its site by affecting exchanges that are satisfactory to both buyers and sellers. eBay also provides information, learning opportunities, as well as personal development pursuits and fun, and relaxation. As e-bay implements specific strategies, along with the particular social psychological framework noted by Scott and Johnson (2005) to be described by Beenan et al. (2004), the e-community ensures individuals' responses are acknowledged, while they may also be recognized and rewarded. In August 2004, the average eBay user remained on the site for one hour and 48 minutes, which in 2040 denoted the longest time duration of any Web site."
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