A Comparison of Five Web Sites / News on the Web, A Shift in Media Format
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A 6 page overview of web-based news services with specific comparison and contrast of five such services. Concludes that while the format of each, being limited by the confines of HTML, is similar editorial content can vary significantly. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Webnews.wps

Creating Dynamic Web Sites & Database Design
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When the Internet and World Wide Web were first created, they were designed a research tools and for the distribution of information through information systems networks. But as the use of the Web has become increasingly more complex, the focus on Web pages and their design has initiated a number of major changes. Initially, static Web pages were common, but the focus in recent years has been on the development of dynamic Web pages which are linked to databases and allow for the integration of information on a number of different levels. This 12 page paper reflects the development of dynamic Web sites, considers the processes involved, and also provides an overview of the components of linked databases and their importance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Dynweb.wps

History Of The World Wide Web
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This paper provides an overview of the development of the internet and the world wide web, providing a great deal of technical information in 9 pages. In addition to the evolution of this widely used phenomenon, current application in terms of business, entertainment and education are noted as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: WWW.rtf

Internet Addiction
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This 8 page paper describes and explores the subject of Internet addiction. Several areas are discussed including cases concerning child neglect and infidelity. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Intaddct.wps

Publishing On The Internet
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A 15 page research paper that looks at how to go about establishing a site on the Internet from the standpoint of an individual and also from that of a large company. The writer discusses the various software packages available to facilitate this and also what hardware is necessary. Topics also covered include basic terminology, what makes a good site, and new developments in the field of Internet publishing. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: Netpub.wps

Review Of 'The Information Web: Ethical And Social Implications Of Computer Networking'
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A 5 page review of this compilation of essays edited by Carol Gould. As the title implies, the essays contained in the book are generally of a non-technical nature, and it is written primarily for the non-technical audience. Published in 1989, several of the essays are disturbing in their accurate predictions of the abuses of information that could be possible without proper safeguards. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: CompEthics.wps

The History of the WWW
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A 7 page paper tracing the history of the world wide web - how it started, why, and how it has evolved to its present state, as well as the future outlook for the web. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Webhist.wps

The Internet / Wave of the Future
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A 14 page exploration of the history, makeup, common usage, and recent and proposed developments of the Internet. Bibliography lists eight sources.
Filename: Interntw.wps

The Internet and How it is Used
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10 pages in length. A thorough discussion of the Internet and its use. Explained are the various pieces of equipment necessary for access, the availability of on-line services, the usefulness of features such as e-mail & real-time chat, web browsers, and the impact that the Internet will have on our future. Numerous terms are defined. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Internet.wps

Deregulation in the Telecommunications Industry
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A 7 page research paper on the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and recent developments in the industry. The writer details the provisions of the Act, the moves toward merger among the large companies, and critics reactions to them. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Telereg.wps

Deregulation Of Telecommunications
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A 5 page paper discussing the deregulation of the telecommunications industry in the US and the UK, citing the merits of deregulation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Teleco.wps

Regulation and The Internet
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9 pages in length. An insightful look at Internet regulation, decency, the F.C.C., and U.S. civil liberties since the passing of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). Relevant laws in other countries are examined as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Internre.wps

Regulation of The National Information Infrastructure
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This 10 page research paper discusses the expanding use and importance of the internet as a rationale for supporting government regulation of a National Information Infrastructure (NII). Specifically examined is the question of whether such regulation should ultimately be the responsibility of government or private industry. The Clinton Action Plan for the development of the NII is outlined and discussed as well. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Natinfor.wps

Telecommunications Act
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This 5 page paper provides an overview on Telecommunications Acts, with a focus on cases resulting from the 1996 legislation. The paper concludes that such laws have not been effective. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Telact96.wps

Telecommunications Act of 1996
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This 6 page paper outlines the law and explores legislation prompted by its existence. Failures of the act's intent are noted and the focus is on the major portion of the law which attempts to deregulate the industry and inspire competition and lower prices. Also included is a portion on the Communications Decency Act which is part of the 1996 legislation. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: 96act.rtf

Telecommunications Act of 1996
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A 14 page research paper which examines the ramifications of the 1996 Telecom Act which served to reform all aspects of the telecommunications industry. This legislation tore down many of these governmental barriers. Local and long-distance phone companies, broadcast and cable TV companies, computer companies, etc. were all cut loose from previous restrictions and were finally free to compete-or cooperate-as they, and their respective technologies, saw fit. The writer relates what has happened as a result of this new law thus far. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Teleact96.wps

The Development of Telecommunications
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A 5 page paper that considers the monopolies, changing telecommunication needs, and the impact of legal processes, including the Telecommunications Act of 1996, on the status of the telecommunications industry. This paper reflects on the business history of AT&T and the Baby Bells as a means of exploring the impact of legislative changes on the history and development of the telecommunications industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Devtele.wps

The Supreme Court & The Communications Decency Act
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A 7 page paper on the 'repeal' of the Telecommunications Decency Act. The paper presents the main points of Attorney Janet Reno's argument, the main points of the ACLU's counterarguments, and the Justices agreement with the ACLU's main points of argument: freedom of speech, ambiguous protection, case law discrepancies. The paper also discusses dissenting opinion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Telact.wps

Why We Need to Develop the National Information Infrastructure
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An 8 page comprehensive analysis of how desperately we are in need of a National Information Structure when considering how truly unorganized the Internet actually is. Thoughts and theories of various experts in the field are discussed, analyzed, and cited with great attention to detail. The writer posits that broadband (ISDN) is one of the most viable means through which to facilitate high-speed communications. Bibliography lists 5 sources. FREE outline included !
Filename: Internif.wps

Cyberspace / Today's New Societies
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17 pages in length. A thorough discussion of 'cyberspace'; communities on-line, issues & problems on-line, relationships, media etc; Contains glossary of terms and appendix of Internet 'symbols' (shorthand). An excellent report ! Bibliography lists 10+ sources.
Filename: Cyberspa.wps

Gender Differences In Internet Usage & Computer Phobia
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Fear of computers is deemed as the main reason women avoid the internet in this 6 page paper on gender differences. Statistics reveal that more men are using the internet as society encourages males to pursue the sciences, while discouraging females. Solutions to the problem are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Compgend.wps

Social Aspects of Information Technology
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A 6 page paper discussing the changing role of IT in today's changing organization. That the role of IT in both organizations and societies is changing is not questioned. The direction of the specific role often is questioned, but the specific path determined within any organization is that of working to find business solutions that will serve all involved, whether within the organization or in the community in which the organization has presence. The effects of the organization on society is a role not often considered, but one that is very real and is of growing importance as the very world becomes more interconnected. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: ITSoshl.doc

Society & Information Technology
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Similar to Inform~1.wps, this 6 page research paper examines how information technology and telecommunications are changing society, government, politics, etc; The writer is extremely analytical and insightful. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Infosoci.wps

The Internet, Cybersex, & Their Effects On Society
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A 5 page paper, on the effects of Internet usage on society today. The paper focuses on Internet romances, cybersex, and problems that it can cause in the 'real world'. Five sources cited.
Filename: Interpa.wps

The Role of Information in a Changing American Society
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12 pages in length. A well-written paper on the power of information in this new age of information technology and the impact this will have on society, government professions, and so forth. Various issues concerning the media, the First Amendment, and more are examined. Inform~1.wps
Filename: Inform~1.wps

Cryptography & The Issue Of Internet Security
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A 5 page overview of the importance of Internet users being able to depend on the safety and security of the information they both transmit and receive. Discusses cryptography as a workable solution to the problem of Internet security and contrasts it to the less effective TCP/IP. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Crysc.wps

Cryptology, Cryptography and Electronic Security
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A 10 page research paper describing cryptology. Simply put, cryptology is a part of the larger classification of number theory, and provides the mathematical foundation upon which the science of cryptography is built. Cryptography is high-level encryption science used primarily to ensure privacy in our increasingly electronic age. Electronic messages, personal data, governmental security issues and secret industrial work are all appropriate candidates for encrypting, and all routinely are in some form or another when based in electronic media. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Crypto.wps

Is Your Information Safe?
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A 6 page paper questioning whether information stored in a computer is safe. The writer describes the various methods by which a hacker can gain access to a system and warns of the dangers to PC users. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Infsafe.wps

Search Engine Optimization
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This 6 page paper looks at how web pages may be created to gain high rankings with search engines. Different methods that can be used to enhance results are examined, as well as the way these may be used correctly as well as misused. Both HTML and Flash pages are considered. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEsearche.rtf

Implementation: Windows UNIX vs. LINUX
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If there is no living without networking, there is no living without network security, and this growing threat makes it wise to consider other options to the Windows OS. Two operating systems, UNIX and LINUX, are possibilities. They are compared in terms of implementing network security. Considering what is at stake, LINUX proves the better system. Bibliography lists 6 sources. jvOSimpl.rtf
Filename: jvOSimpl.rtf

MICROSOFT, SECURITY AND PALLADIUM
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This 5-page paper, modeled after the technique of a white paper, analyzes Microsoft's new venture, Palladium. The essay describes the concept and its impact and also examines the downsides and criticism of Palladium. Bibliograpy lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTpallid.rtf

Software Programs for Security on the Internet
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This 9 page report discusses security issues relating to the Internet both in terms of protecting a web site and in providing secure data transmission for customers. Consumers want to assure that their credit card numbers do not fall into the hands of crooks. Vendors want to assure that they are paid for their services and products without concerns relating to credit card fraud. Numerous security issues related to Internet sits and the companies that maintain them. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWsecure.wps

Internet vs. Freedom of Speech
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A 40 page research paper on the Communications Decency Act, various laws of the European Union concerning censorship on the internet, and legal cases related to various issues. The writer details the law in the United States regarding Freedom of speech and the Internet, the Communications Decency Act and the recent court battles over its constitutionality, as well as international parallels to it. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: Internfs.wps

Pornography On The Internet
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A 6 page paper discussing the potential for harm to children through pornographic materials available on the Internet. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Netporn.wps

Censoring Pornography on the Internet
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A comprehensive 12 page discussion of Internet pornography, law, & society in which the author proposes (1) that morality on the Internet should be equal to morality in the 'real world' and therefore (2) on-line censorship should be limited only to reflecting off-line laws. If some pictured act of sex is legal in a certain society then according to this argument, it should be legal on the 'net as well. Laws, logical arguments, and recent U.S. Supreme Court examples are analytically presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Intporn.wps

European Information Policies
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A 17 page paper on the issue of communications in the European communities. A description of Europe's participation as well as many examples of possible initiatives is included. A discussion of the Green Paper on the Convergence of the separate sectors of communications is discussed. In addition there is some information offered as to some current technological decisions as they relate to the European communities such as issues surrounding other technological items that are prevalent in the United States. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Ecommun.wps

Internet Censorship
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This 6 page paper explores both sides of the Internet censorship issue. A number of social and political arugments are considered. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Intcen.wps

Internet Censorship and Unfairness
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A relatively short, but detailed 7 page analysis of the unfairness of Internet censorship and the unconstitutionality of the Communications Decency Act. The writer argues quite persuasively against censorship on the 'net. Bibliography lists 8 sources to support arguments.
Filename: Intrntcn.wps

Internet Pornography / Trying to Censor the Impossible
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A 6 page analytical discussion of pornography and Internet censorship. The writer questions whether we can truly expect to effectively govern something as broad-based and with boundaries as undefined as the 'Net and cites various case examples to support all points made. It is posited that 'cyberspace' is a mere reflection of society and can not be politically suppressed with any success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Intncen.wps

Obscenity
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A 5 page paper analyzing the conviction of Robert Thomas for interstate transmission of pornography and its implications for free speech, particularly with concern for the Internet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Obscen.wps