I enjoyed the information discussed in week two's lecture about the history of the computer and the internet. I found the content interesting because it enlightened me to what happened in the developing stages of things that I am so familiar with.
Stephen spoke about when IBM approached Bill Gates to get the software packages they needed to enter into the PC market. It was interesting to learn that when IBM approached Bill Gates he didn't have both the software packages required. I came away with the feeling that Gates could have missed out on his success in computing so easily. It was only because of one decision to buy Kudos (an Operating System developed by Tim Patterson) for $50,000 that gave Gates the opportunity to offer IBM what they needed. As a result IBM produced PC DOS 1.0. What a good move on Bill Gates part!
Continuing on to learn about the origin of the internet sparked more interest for me. Understanding that the internet is different from the World Wide Web was a new thing for me. I was one who would have referred to them interchangably. In fact, I discovered the web is just one part of the internet. There are many other uses for it although it is apparently not as tasty as ice cream? The clip on 'Warriors of The .Net' was very cool. I enjoyed it immensely. I liked it how they presented it by telling an epic story.
This week's topic grabbed my attention, probably because I could relate it to my use of computers and the internet. I have found it difficult to focus my attention in lectures in other courses this semester, but I found myself quite involved in this week's New Communication and Technologies lecture. I look forward to learning more in the lectures to come.
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It is interesting. Love the internet.
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