How stuff works--Internet Infrastructure
Great explanation of networks, routers, IP addresses, the Domain Name System, URLS, servers and clients.
Inside the Google machine.
Another sales pitch. It was obvious to me that Google is a business with revenues from advertisors tied to searches. Google wants to make the world a better place while making money. I did like the 80%/20% idea of spending 20% of work time on what you think is important. Unfortunately, watching the video was alot like watching the video of class. You can't really see what's happenning on their screen and during questions and answers its hard to hear the questions. Also, this video was from 2004. In the age of instant communication this seemed old.
Dismantling Integrated Library Systems
This article was also from 2004. I tried to think of it in terms of the library where I work. We migrated from DRA to SIRSI awhile back. I didn't really understand why at the time but now it makes sense to me because DRA went out of business. In operability with the Web is not a problem at my library.
This article semi-annoyed me. I often wonder why systems designers don't take into account existing technology when new systems are designed. Or do they? Having to purchase completely new systems is a very lucrative revenue stream. I wonder if there is enough funding available to keep public libraries technological updated.
