A Course Resource and Portal to Peer Blogs
As an introduction to the course, each student is expected to comment on this blog. Your opinions are your own, but be civil. Here is the question to debate - which is a better operating system for your personal use -- Apple, Windows, Linux/Unix, or android. Be specific. It's your opinion -- you can't get it wrong, but don't skip it. Remember to include your name. Blog on!
This site will serve as an additional resource for the class, especially in collaborative research. We'll discuss its use and importance in class today.
Visit the Web site of a major operating system vendor and identify the patches that were issued in the last 12 months. For each patch, find its criticality and size. Then, as if you wer assigned the task of installing these patches, decide the timing for their installation. How many would you install immeditely and which ones could wait for the next patch cycle. Cite your sources, write your opinion, and include your name.
What is key logging? Why is it considered both good and bad in network security? Post your opinion, cite with a relevant URL, and include your name.
I have been late in posting the blog topics for the last few chapters, so here they are in separate threads.
Research the WiMAX standards. Describe any barrier to commercial use and the applications that show the most promise. Explain which countries expect to benefit the most and why. Be sure to cite your sources, including a relevant URL. Remember to include your name along with the summary.
Research over the Internet the file-naming conventions for four different operating systems. Note the acceptible range of characters, the maximum length, and case sensitivity.