The Bias of Communication; Technology that Monopolizes Space and Communication that Monopolizes Time
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This 6 page paper considers the perspectives of Harold Innis, one of the best noted theorists regarding modern communications, and assesses his view that 'the media of communications has an important influence on the dissemination of knowledge over space and time. This paper considers the views of Innis as they can be applied to an assessment of the Vietnam War Memorial as a communication bias of time and the Internet as a bias of communication of space. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHinnis_

Symbolic Artifical Intelligence - Java, Search Applications, and Complexity
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This 10 page report discusses a number of issues associated with symbolic artificial intelligence, particularly in regard to the programming language of Java. The report is divided into four specific areas - functionality, Java as a suitable programming language for AI, virtual representation, and measuring the complexity of a search application. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWjava.rtf

The Harrison-Ruzzo-Ullman (HRU) Model
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This 5 page paper looks at the The Harrison-Ruzzo-Ullman (HRU) model of information security. The model is defined and its positive and negative features are highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA208HRU.rtf

"Chicken" Porn on the Internet
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This 6 page paper discusses child pornography on the Internet. It examines the psychological effects on the child, as well as reviewing the issue of free speech - harm none based on the opinion of John Stuart Mill. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBcporn.doc.

"Cyber Reader" by Victor Vitanza
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5 pages in length. The anthology Cyber Reader edited by Victor Vitanza gives the reader some keen insight on what technology has made available through the internet and the rapid changes that accompany it. This paper focuses on the psychic and social consequences of the internet as a medium of change. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGAcyber.wps

"Internet and Computer Law: Cases-Comments-Questions": A Discussion of the Principles Illuminated by Authors Peter B. Maggs, John T. Soma, and James A. Sprowl
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A 12 page discussion of the ease with which private and proprietary information can be unscrupulously gleaned from the multitude of computerized digitized files which exist in the contemporary world. The laws which exist for the purpose of protecting our privacy and the ownership of intellectual property have proven to be a little real benefit. The case law outlined by Maggs, Soma, and Sprowl is used as a springboard in this paper to discuss several independent examples of where information privacy becomes an issue and the measures that can be taken to protect that privacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPlwComp.rtf

2Oth Century Computer Graphic Designs
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This 30 page paper considers the nature of graphic design in 20th century, the approaches to developing graphic design and the way the focus on design has changed in recent years through the introduction of WEB design and the use in advertising and marketing. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: MHgraphi.wps

802.11 Technology
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This 16 page paper considers the 802.11 set of protocols looking at the use of the technology in general as well as 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g individually looking at their relative advantages and disadvantages. The paper then considers the dangers of using these in terms of security and where the technology may lead on the future. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TE80211g.rtf

888.com
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This 5 page paper examines the online gambling and casino company 888.com and considers the strategy of the company using Porters Five Forces model, which looks at existing competition, new entrants, customers and suppliers and substitutes. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TE888com.rtf

A Look at Congress and the Internet
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This 3 page paper looks at the first four chapters of the book Congress and the Internet that highlights the views of various politicians. How Congress has changed as a result of the advent of the net is the focus of this paper. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA312net.rtf

A Case for Outlawing Virtual Pornography
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An 8 page discussion of the impacts of virtual pornography on society. The writer emphasizes that while the issue of Internet regulation is highly controversial, pornography on the World Wide Web should definitely be outlawed if for no other reason than its impacts on the most vulnerable members of our society, our children. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PPpornRg.rtf

A Comparison between Three Personal Firewalls
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This 5 page paper considers three easily available firewalls; BlackICE Defender, Zone Alarm and Sygate Personal Firewall. The writer compares aspects such as price, features, ease of use and general strengths and weaknesses. The writer then makes a preference choice and outlines how it may be installed on a small network. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEfirewl.wps

A Comparison of B2B, B2C and C2C
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This 7 page paper examines these three prototypes with the use of companies as examples. Intel, Eddie Bauer and eBay web sites are the ones used. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA5052C.rtf

A Comparison of Two Commercial Web Sites: Dell and Gateway
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A 10 page comparison of two web sites, one produced by Dell Corporation and one by Gateway Computers. The author of this paper presents a detailed evaluation based on ease of use, design, layout, general content, and security. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPwebEvl.rtf

A Computer System for the Purchase of Tickets on the Internet
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This 5 page paper outlines a purchase system for customers to buy cinema tickets online. The paper considers the web pages, their navigation and design that will be needed to achieve this goal, and how they will be linked and cross linked. The writer includes three illustrations of the layout of potential web pages and explains the mapping in detail.
Filename: TEcintic.wps

A Dissertation Proposal; How Should Companies Compete to Maximize their Returns from the Internet?
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E-commerce is an important element of many businesses. This 7 page paper is a proposal for the development of an e-commerce model that can set out the requirments for a business to be successful in e-commerce. A literature review is undertaken and then a methodology is outlined which includes primary and secondary research. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEeprop01.rtf

A Plan to Control Internet Usage in the Workplace
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This 5 page paper focuses on problems of Internet usage in the workplace. Aside from the problems, a plan is provide that is related to how a company can balance security with privacy issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA418net.rtf