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