Thursday, September 30, 2010
Muddiest Point - Week 4
My muddiest point this week is about Fast Track Weekend. I am registered as an 0n-campus student, but I take this class online. Does this mean that I am required to attend even though I am technically not a Fast Track student?
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Reading Notes for Week 4
Data Compression & Data Compression Basics
Data compression uses fewer bits while encoding information. Lossless compression reduces redundancy and error. Lossy compression involves the perception of the data and sometimes sacrifices some data in the process. Lossless compression is used for things like optimizing disk space. Lossy compression is used for both image and audio compression. Examples of lossy compression can be found in digital cameras and DVDs.
"Imaging Pittsburgh"
This article summarizes Pitt's Digital Research Library's project to place photo collections online from from the University's Archives Service Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. The online collection is available through the Historic Pittsburgh Website. The project anticipated putting more than 10,000 images online. Metadata presented challenges with creation, controlled vocabulary, and the use of dates. Digital projects like this one are a great way to provide users with access to historical images.
"Youtube and Libraries"
This article provides a brief introduction to Youtube. The article also describes four examples on how Youtube could be used in an academic library. Filming services, introducing library resources, visual directions to the library, and video tutorials were all recommended. I think that Youtube can be a great resource for all types of libraries. The ways the site can be utilized are boundless.
Data compression uses fewer bits while encoding information. Lossless compression reduces redundancy and error. Lossy compression involves the perception of the data and sometimes sacrifices some data in the process. Lossless compression is used for things like optimizing disk space. Lossy compression is used for both image and audio compression. Examples of lossy compression can be found in digital cameras and DVDs.
"Imaging Pittsburgh"
This article summarizes Pitt's Digital Research Library's project to place photo collections online from from the University's Archives Service Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania. The online collection is available through the Historic Pittsburgh Website. The project anticipated putting more than 10,000 images online. Metadata presented challenges with creation, controlled vocabulary, and the use of dates. Digital projects like this one are a great way to provide users with access to historical images.
"Youtube and Libraries"
This article provides a brief introduction to Youtube. The article also describes four examples on how Youtube could be used in an academic library. Filming services, introducing library resources, visual directions to the library, and video tutorials were all recommended. I think that Youtube can be a great resource for all types of libraries. The ways the site can be utilized are boundless.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Reading Notes - Week 3
LINUX
The reading on Linux gives a brief overview and history of the operating system. It was conceived from Unix and is Open Source. Until I started my graduate studies, I had never realized there were operating systems besides those offered by Windows and Mac. This guide was interesting, but it was also difficult to understand.
Mac OS X
Mac OS X is the standard operating system for Apple products. Mac OS X is based on the Mach Kernel. It is also the tenth version of Apple's operating system and brought several changes and enhancements.
Windows
This article laid out concerns from customers about Windows. Windows XP will be supported until 2014. There have been improvements with Windows Vista (in the areas of security and compatibility). Windows 7 was supposed to be a further improvement in services and a solution to any incompatibility problems.
The reading on Linux gives a brief overview and history of the operating system. It was conceived from Unix and is Open Source. Until I started my graduate studies, I had never realized there were operating systems besides those offered by Windows and Mac. This guide was interesting, but it was also difficult to understand.
Mac OS X
Mac OS X is the standard operating system for Apple products. Mac OS X is based on the Mach Kernel. It is also the tenth version of Apple's operating system and brought several changes and enhancements.
Windows
This article laid out concerns from customers about Windows. Windows XP will be supported until 2014. There have been improvements with Windows Vista (in the areas of security and compatibility). Windows 7 was supposed to be a further improvement in services and a solution to any incompatibility problems.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Muddiest Point for 9/13/10
My muddiest point for this class is Moore's Law. I'm having trouble understanding the concept.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Week 2 Blog Comments
1. http://jilliansblog2600.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-html?showComment=1284523771081#c5129243368791027056
2. http://adamdblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-2-reading-notes.html?showComment=1284523076646#c1968330133249070066
2. http://adamdblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-2-reading-notes.html?showComment=1284523076646#c1968330133249070066
Friday, September 10, 2010
Reading Notes - Week 2
Computer Hardware
This article gave an overview of computer hardware. It delivered information about the motherboard, power supply, removable media devices, video and sound, storage, and input. Some of the information was extremely basic.
Moore's Law
Moore's Law states that the number of transistors that can be placed on a chip will double every two years (the time span was later altered to every eighteen months). This greatly increases the speed and memory capabilities of electronic devices. The trend eventually plateaus. The required video compares the growth of electronic devices to that of the auto industry as an example of Moore's Law.
This article gave an overview of computer hardware. It delivered information about the motherboard, power supply, removable media devices, video and sound, storage, and input. Some of the information was extremely basic.
Moore's Law
Moore's Law states that the number of transistors that can be placed on a chip will double every two years (the time span was later altered to every eighteen months). This greatly increases the speed and memory capabilities of electronic devices. The trend eventually plateaus. The required video compares the growth of electronic devices to that of the auto industry as an example of Moore's Law.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Blog Comments
This week, my muddiest point deals with blog comment requirements. Specifically, the expected scope of blog comments. How long must the comments be? How detailed should they be? Can they be something along the lines of "interesting point" or "I agree"?
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