The New World; The Impact of the Internet
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This 5 page paper considers the impact that the Internet is having on society. We can argue the development of the microchip has forced a social evolution upon mankind. Subjects discussed by the writer include human interaction, communication, democracy, commercial power, the use of data and the law. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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The Philosophical Basis Of Privacy
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16 pages in length. The Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary defines privacy as one's right to freedom from unauthorized intrusion. Clearly, this definition does not reflect contemporary society and the myriad ways in which personal information is readily collected; from medical records to workplace surveillance to personal computers, virtually no one's privacy is protected in today's world. Are people still entitled to their privacy when certain pieces of information might well impact someone else's life? Is there too much personal information ending up in the hands of those persons and agencies who can ultimately do us harm? Or is there a fine line of lost privacy that is inherent to maintaining control in a world whose population is exploding at the seams? Inasmuch as there are more than two sides to this particular controversial topic, one might readily surmise that there could not exist one rectifying solution. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
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The Potential Impact of The Digital Divide
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This 8 page paper looks at the issue of the digital divide. The writer outlines the constraints of the project, undertakes a comprehensive literature review and then discusses the issue of the digital divide, arguing that if not tackled the digital divide could become a problematic social divide. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
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The Power and the Benefits of E-Commerce
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A 5 page paper which illustrates how e-commerce has changed the country in many beneficial ways. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Problem of Data-Mining and Data-Warehousing
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This 3 page paper examines both positive and negative aspects. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Pros and Cons of ActiveX
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This 5 page paper explores the positive and negative aspects of ActiveX. A brief history is included. The paper concludes that ActiveX is not good enough for the business world that requires not only innovation but proper security measures as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Pros and Cons of Internet Cookies
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This 7 page paper explores both sides of the controversy concerning the use of Internet cookies. The concept is defined and both positive and negative aspects of their use are noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Prospect of Online Grocery Retailing
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This 14 page paper considers the advantages and disadvantages of selling groceries on the Internet. Written in two parts the first part considers the advantages and disadvantages for both the supermarkets and the customers. The second part considers the profile of customers in Hong Kong supermarkets and how they may or may not be suited to shopping on the internet. The primary research was conducted by the student.
Filename: TEsupemr.rtf

The Protection of Personal Data (A First Person Essay)
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This 3 page paper examines how one individual has decided to protect personal data on his computer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Reasons for Some Firms’ “Plunge” into E-Commerce
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the reasons why firms plunge into e-commerce without consideration for the return in their investment. From some perspectives, it would seem that many firms “plunge” into e-commerce without assessing the return on their investment. This “plunge” however has become a necessary process for all businesses due to the current expanding presence of e-commerce and its expected presence in the future. Electronic business has become an expectation from customers and businesses and those companies which choose to not “plunge” into e-commerce may be left behind their competitors. In addition, before looking at any return on investments, some initial benefits to e-commerce are obvious at the onset such as reduction of some traditional costs like publishing and distribution to a customer base among others. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Reinvention Of Privacy
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The Internet plays a large part in today's world and is likely to continue playing a larger and more significant role in the future. Among the concerns of the Internet user, however, is privacy. This 6 page paper presents a tutorial on writing a memo to explain a magazine article by Toby Lester. No additional sources are listed.
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The Relationship Between Business and the Consumer in the E-commerce Generation
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This 80 page paper considers the relationship between business and consumers in the e-commerce generation. This paper considers the theoretical and practical factors that shape the centrality of e-commerce in many cultures, but also considers the issues related to defining e-commerce and the business/consumer relationships in Asian countries. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
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The Relevance and of the Gutenberg Galaxy in the Electronic Age
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This 8 page paper considers McLuhan’s central thesis in the Gutenberg Galaxy and discusses whether it is relevant to the current revolution in electronic publishing. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEgutgal.rtf

The Role of the Internet in Globalization
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An 8 page paper critically evaluating the Internet's influence in contributing to the continuing trend of globalization of business. The information that exists on the Internet's role in globalization is factual, but it appears that much of the attention in research is trained either on dollar value or on work in new technologies. There appears to be little - if any - research attempting to directly assess the Internet's role in globalization. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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THE ROLE OF VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES IN AN UPSCALE GROCER IT SYSTEM
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This 4-page paper offers a model case of how an IT system might operate in a fictitious upscale retail grocer. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTrlrete.rtf

The Secret of Life - Survival & Success in the Twenty-First Century
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A 5 page paper that examines the factors that stand to determine survival and success in the very changed environment, society, and civilization of the twenty-first century. This paper focuses on Information Technology as the pivoting point of change in this new environment and posits that the sole key to survival and success in the face of this change is adaptability. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCsecret.doc

The Strategic use of Web Pages
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This 9 page paper looks at the use of web pages by business. The paper is written in three parts. The first part of the paper compares the web sites of three airlines; EasyJet, British Airways and Malaysia Airline comparing and contrasting the sites to determine their primary purpose. The second part of the paper considers the way a small bricks and mortar business may develop an internet strategy. The third part of the paper looks at how and why Google Analytics can be useful to an internet business. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEwebpage.rtf

The Strategies of the Partners of the Cometa Network
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This 8 page paper looks at Cometa , a company that was launched at the end of 2002. The strategy of its well known partners like IBM and AT& T are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Success of Monster.com
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This 5 page paper addresses the dot com phenomenon by focusing on one lucrative enterprise. Monster.com is evaluated in terms of its success. A description of its services and information about competitors and alliances are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA016Mon.rtf

The Sui Generis Right of the Database Directive
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An 18 page paper discussing the European Union’s 1995 adoption and 1998 implementation of the Database Directive and the meaning of the Directive’s sui generis right. In essence, the sui generis right reinstates some of the privileges of creation and rewards for risk-taking that the basic Directive removed. The Database Directive is written from the perspective of individuals’ rights to privacy. While based on a wealth of good intentions, the Database Directive fails to adequately address the issues that the sui generis right seeks to clarify. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSdatabase.rtf

THE SUPREME COURT AND THE INTERNET
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This 10-page paper examines the U.S. Supreme Court and its relationship to the Internet. Topics discussed include Internet-based cases the Court has heard, as well as the best online resources from which to obtain information about the Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT MUSIC FILE SHARING AND RECORD SALES
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This 12-page paper focuses on whether P2P music file sharing has a dire impact on sales of CDs. There is also emphasis on the Australian music industry. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTmusfil.rtf

The Unauthorized Reproduction of Copyrighted Material on the World Wide Web: A Consideration of Ethics and Plagiarism
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An 8 page exploration of the issues revolving around the unauthorized reproduction of copyrights material on the World Wide Web. Notes that the Internet (the World Web Wide in particular) is designed to allow the easy download of information, images, audio, and computer programs. Raises questions as to the ethical and legal appropriateness of copying material from the Net. Is this practice considered sharing or plagiarism and copyright violation? Applies the deontological, the teleological, and the virtue approaches of ethics to this question. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Usability of Web Sites
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This 3 page paper examines sites and their usability factors. Usability is defined. The three web sites examined are: Usability.Gov, Transparency, and Jakob Nielsen Biography. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Use of Computers in Online Education
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This 9 page paper examines various uses of computers for learning. E-learning and distance learning are two paradigms conveyed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Virtual Organization
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This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first part of the part looks at what is meant by a virtual organization and the advantages and disadvantages associated with this structure. The second part of the paper looks at how effective lateral communication can be facilitated in a virtual organization. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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The VMS Operating System
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A 10 page paper discussing one of IT’s oldest operating systems. As operating systems go, OpenVMS is nothing short of ancient. Nearly 30 years old, it is amazing to see it regain new life yet again. Compaq committed to preserving it at least for a decade after acquiring its creator Digital Equipment Company (DEC), and Hewlett-Packard appears to be honoring that commitment. OpenVMS is finding new interest as an operating system to be used in conjunction with the Internet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSitVMS.rtf

The Wonders Of The Internet And Technology
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10 pages in length. The advent of the Internet coupled with technological advancement has afforded mankind tremendous progress as a species. Not only have the Internet and technology provided the world with a wealth of social, scientific, economic and political benefits, but they have also carved an entirely new path upon which humanity has only just begun to travel. The writer discusses tele-education, medical discoveries, Internet chat rooms and personal privacy as they relate to the Internet and technology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The World Wide Web as a Free Frontier
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the world wide web as a free frontier and not a controlled space. Recent articles which have exposed the introduction of processes in an attempt to control aspects of the world wide web have only demonstrated further that the internet is a medium that not only has been difficult to control in a capitalistic way but in fact remains a free frontier. Businesses which have in fact put into place a process which is meant to control their users actually only leads their users through a pre-selected process. The use of this process however is user controlled as users and companies acknowledge that the users are able to exist at any time and choose another product or page from the millions that are available. The concept of control of the world wide web lessens with each day as it continues to include areas within the global community and also continues to be the new frontier which offers limitless opportunity by all who utilize it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Threats to Internet Security
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A 3 page paper consisting of speaker notes for an available accompanying PowerPoint® presentation on why every online merchant needs to be concerned about security. The paper discusses an old breach in Microsoft's Front Page® web publishing software (2000); use of a Novell-owned server to scan computers for personal information (2005); and theft of personal data affecting 140,000 people from ChoicePoint (2005). Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSitSecProb.rtf

Three Web Site Classifications
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses transaction-oriented, delivery system and database access web sites as they relate to front-end and back-end applications (Internet, intranet and extranet) Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCwebst.doc

Today’s Networks
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A 16 page paper defining networks; discussing network protocols (particularly TCP/IP); listing network components; and measuring network performance. The paper presents the Utilization Law and Little’s Law, providing the equations for each. It provides a list of network characteristics such as bandwidth and latency, and discusses approaches to making the network more efficient with hierarchical decomposition. Finally, it presents an example of a company (Jaguar/Land Rover) that has been able to reduce its per-megabit costs by 94%. Includes 4 diagrams. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KSitNetworks.rtf

Toys R Us Online
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A 3 page paper discussing the Internet experience of Toys R Us, which illustrates the crucial need for accurate information, available in real time. The apparent difficulties it has had in the past with internal communication and the availability of sound information have been detrimental, and it is to the company’s credit that it recognized its e-commerce problems. Toys R Us’ strength is toys, rather than developing e-commerce best practices. The latter is a decided strength of Amazon.com, however, and Toys R Us is wise to ally itself with the online-only retailer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Traditional Banks and E-Banking
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This 10 page paper considers how the role of traditional banks is changing and the way that banks need to providing internet banking services. The paper considers how these services can be supplied looking at issues such as convenience, savings in the value chain, security and the risks associated with decreasing loyalty created by a lack of direct personal contact. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
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Traditional Library Versus Internet Research
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A 9 page paper. As research projects are assigned more and more students are turning to the Internet to conduct their research. Is this a really valid approach to serious research? This essay discusses the benefits and pitfalls of researching on the Internet as compared to traditional library research. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Transmission of Data; TCP and UDP
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This 8 page paper looks at the two main ways of transmitting data across a TCP/IP connection. These are TCP; the connection oriented technique and UDP; the connectionless technique. This paper outlines what a packet is and how it would be sent as data by these two protocols. The writer also considers the advantages and disadvantages of each. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Transportation and Technology Infrastructure in Germany
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This 4 page paper examines the macro environment in Germany outlining the transport and technology infrastructure that is in place. Many useful facts are quoted in the paper. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Travel and the Internet
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This 8 page paper provides a discussion on the effect of the Internet on the impulse to travel. The paper concludes that the Internet—if it has any effect—would enhance and not inhibit one's desire for travel. The impulse to travel as an entity is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Travelstore.com; A Case Study
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This 7 page paper considers the company Travelstore.com by considering the potential opportunities the company may see as well as the future challenges. The paper ends by considering the way that the company should use their information systems to ensure success. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Trends And Forces Driving E-Business
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9 pages in length. Examining the trends and forces that drive e-business, one immediately finds how the clear advantage of online commerce is the ease with which the merchant can reach out to the consumer. Three traditional business environments that have been revolutionized into e-business environments in response to changes in technology, society and markets include banking, retail and education. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Trends in E-Commerce
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This 7 page paper outlines the current and projected future trends of e-commerce, including the increase in value of the market, the way it is perceived to reduce barriers to trade and how it may also increase competition. The perceived advantages are demonstrated by looking at Amazon.com. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
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Trends in HR Function and Strategy
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A 30 page paper discussing the changes that have occurred in HR in the recent past, particularly in the use of Internet recruiting. HRM likely will never return to the patterns common even 20 years ago. The function’s roles had changed materially far in advance of the advent of the Internet, particularly in the call for HR departments to positively contribute to organizations’ bottom lines and then later to join strategic planning and function. Today’s environment is much different, partly as a result of that evolution over past years, partly because of the advances in technology and connectivity. That HR will never be the same seems to be a given. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
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Trends in Web Development
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A 12 page paper discussing the future of web development, particularly as it applies to changing business needs, user needs, J2EE and the evolution of Microsoft.NET. There is debate within the industry in which will take the lead in the future, of course, but it appears that there are no other contenders. Some believe that J2EE is a passing tool useful only until .NET ceases being first generation, but others see J2EE as providing a glimpse into the future that can be used in the present. Eight sources in 13 endnotes.
Filename: KSitWebDev.rtf

Turkle's "Can You Hear Me Now?" - Summary/Response
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4 pages in length. Technology is taking over the task of being human. With the sweeping array of technological advancements over the recent past, people have become conveniently left out of their own lives. Turkle's article in Forbes entitled "Can You Hear Me Now" is a study in the disappearing act of human nature: The more technology removes the need for person-to-person interaction, the more people are becoming less and less capable of interacting with each other or themselves. Indeed, today's myriad modes of communication - e-mail, cell phones, texting - are considered a vast improvement in the way people exchange ideas and transmit information, however, Turkle points out how these transmissions are accomplished in a sort of automated fashion without any emotionally tangible connection to the recipient - or themselves. As man works feverishly to isolate humanity from itself in the name of progress, he moves equally as fast in the direction that will replace this fleeting interaction with a falsified intimacy tailored toward the robotic machines that only once existed in science fiction stories. No bibliography.
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Two Failed E-Commerce Strategies
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A 5 page paper discussing the failed strategies of Webvan and Pandesic, two Internet companies that no longer exist. “Say what you mean and mean what you say” applies at the organizational level as well as the personal one, as these two companies learned as their organizations crumbled in environments that should have been beneficial for them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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