Open source is a means that helps “promotes free redistribution and access to an end product's design and implementation details.” There are many advantages of open source such as, “Opening the source code enabled a self-enhancing diversity of production models, communication paths, and interactive communities.”
The open-source also helps “differing approaches in production.” In other words, the open source model is a way to centralization in production and the way products are produces. “Peer production” is the major factor leading to usage of the open-source strategy because developers and producers would get the chance to enhance products they want to work on by getting the documentations with no cost. As it is explained online, “In general, this suggests that the original work involves a great deal of time, money, and effort. However, the cost of reproducing the work is very low, so that additional users may be added at zero or near zero cost — this is referred to as the marginal cost of a product. At this point, it is necessary to consider a copyright.”
“Simply put, cloud computing is a set of pooled computing resources delivered over the Internet. The cloud delivers a hosting environment that doesn't limit an application to a specific set of resources. Depending on the platform, an application can scale dynamically and increase its share of resources on-the-fly.”
“Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as a utility over a network.” There are many advantages of open cloud computing including:
- “ Improve interoperability
- Lower adoption costs for technology
- Increase development consistency and predictability.”
Used Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing
http://www.cmswire.com/cms/information-management/is-an-open-source-cloud-smackdown-coming-013260.php
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
"Social Networks Go to Work"
The article, Social Networks Go to Work, briefly notifies us about the importance of social networking in business and how it affects business in a variety of ways. Using “Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube”, the article explains that there are a high number of employees, businessmen, and organizations go into the market.
The most visited sites for personal reasons are “LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Digg”, the article states. The business people use these social networks for arranging meetings, meeting and knowing about colleagues, and doing research.
Yet, malware is a highly-risky security issue using social networks. It is so broad on twitter and expands itself to other social networks. To solve this problem, as the article claims, “companies [must] have corporate policies for network monitoring.” To solve this, many managers have applied a “unified communications suite.” Indeed, “FaceTime Communications” provides tools to such problems.
lvinpress.com, the most trusted independent Kurdish news agency and indeed the most popular, uses social networking for their business. Using Facebook, lvinpress.com, expands its news on the web in a blink of an eye. I see its articles on social networks a hundred times per night, from peoples and other news agencies to pages. These people highly rely on lvinpress.com to get their most-up-to-date news and events published. Lvinpress.com managers expanded their activity on Facebook, and, through this, they advertise for their high quality printed-magazines, Lvin, Lvin Buniyad, and Lvin Science. Of course, that is why their printed-work sales, compare to other printed newspapers and magazines in Iraqi Kurdistan, is very high and they can easily drive the political parties and their leaders up the wall. They simply try to be the most-read news agency on the web as well on paper backed with a huge support of advertising the agency performs for other companies and businesses. I assume that it is a unique example for a perfect usage of social networking.
The most visited sites for personal reasons are “LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Digg”, the article states. The business people use these social networks for arranging meetings, meeting and knowing about colleagues, and doing research.
Yet, malware is a highly-risky security issue using social networks. It is so broad on twitter and expands itself to other social networks. To solve this problem, as the article claims, “companies [must] have corporate policies for network monitoring.” To solve this, many managers have applied a “unified communications suite.” Indeed, “FaceTime Communications” provides tools to such problems.
lvinpress.com, the most trusted independent Kurdish news agency and indeed the most popular, uses social networking for their business. Using Facebook, lvinpress.com, expands its news on the web in a blink of an eye. I see its articles on social networks a hundred times per night, from peoples and other news agencies to pages. These people highly rely on lvinpress.com to get their most-up-to-date news and events published. Lvinpress.com managers expanded their activity on Facebook, and, through this, they advertise for their high quality printed-magazines, Lvin, Lvin Buniyad, and Lvin Science. Of course, that is why their printed-work sales, compare to other printed newspapers and magazines in Iraqi Kurdistan, is very high and they can easily drive the political parties and their leaders up the wall. They simply try to be the most-read news agency on the web as well on paper backed with a huge support of advertising the agency performs for other companies and businesses. I assume that it is a unique example for a perfect usage of social networking.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
American Youths Compare to Iraqis
In a survey, as a journalist, Judy Woodruff talked to young people aged between 16 to 25 years old Americans. She is trying to understand about how the young generation thinks in the U.S. Growing in an age with no Cold War yet marked with terrorism, the young Americans see the world much different compare to previous generations and they have much wider information toward the world. Seeing the world, the younger generation is utterly different in terms of having more information about the world and what is going on around the world generally. Politics, war, and economical changes were discussed too. However, race is given a broader attention since, given specific data, the documentary mentions the U.S. as a multi ethnic consisting Hispanic, African, Latinos, and Asian. There are two young girls brought to the studio to discuss race-related matters. And, as they unveil the truth about how they first met and how they behave each another, we can clearly understand that race, unlike the past, is no longer a matter in the U.S.
- Well, comparing the Iraqi youths with those who interviewed in the documentary is a fatal mistake since race, ethnicity, religion and many other obstacles have covered the sight of Iraqi youths! I cannot see any similarities in between since race and ethnicity matter in creating new relationships have reached the peak. Yet, it terms of learning, Iraqis are, too, interested in learn and expand their horizon.
- The differences are clear. No using technology compare to American youths, Iraqis are totally different. Ability in creating new relationships is also another problem because Iraqi youths are not capable in such a thing that easy as American youths are.
- Well, technological instruments can be the major product helping Iraqi youths to be more productive. All the kinds of banking system, cell phone system, credit card system, and the Internet access can be really helpful services helping them be better citizens. We, as Iraqi youths, are far far behind to be a competitive market force down the line. Yet, having Western-like educational institutions, AUIS, for example, can be a leading factor helping us to understand the world to a better scale.
- Well, comparing the Iraqi youths with those who interviewed in the documentary is a fatal mistake since race, ethnicity, religion and many other obstacles have covered the sight of Iraqi youths! I cannot see any similarities in between since race and ethnicity matter in creating new relationships have reached the peak. Yet, it terms of learning, Iraqis are, too, interested in learn and expand their horizon.
- The differences are clear. No using technology compare to American youths, Iraqis are totally different. Ability in creating new relationships is also another problem because Iraqi youths are not capable in such a thing that easy as American youths are.
- Well, technological instruments can be the major product helping Iraqi youths to be more productive. All the kinds of banking system, cell phone system, credit card system, and the Internet access can be really helpful services helping them be better citizens. We, as Iraqi youths, are far far behind to be a competitive market force down the line. Yet, having Western-like educational institutions, AUIS, for example, can be a leading factor helping us to understand the world to a better scale.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
The Virgin of Guadeloupe
Dara Ali
CSC 101
Professor Roger
May 29, 2011
“The Virgin of Guadeloupe”
The Virgin of Guadeloupe is the name of chapter ten of Thomas Friedman’s book, The World Is Flat. Let’s have a look of what he is saying about today’s globalization and the art of industry.
Firstly, the importance of the Virgin of Guadeloupe that is being produced in the Chinese workforce and sent into Mexico. What Thomas Friedman is saying here is simply lying behind the background of Chinese role in the field of industry. In addition, globalization and the advancement of technology are two key principles the Chinese workforce has reached. Chinese mega-structure industry now is producing things that were someday ere unknown to them. So, in exporting goods Chinese have a great role in the world which has taken the place of Mexicans’ recently. What is seen as phenomenon here is Chinese success in taking the Mexican’s second U.S. importer, as the author says.
Secondly, Mexico failed to endeavor today’s globalization. In turn, Mexican economy suffers. Because of the rapid increase of Chinese workforce and its capability to embrace today’s globalization, Mexicans show their failure to go along with all of these changes and cannot cope easily with it.
Lastly, exemplification of Irish economy is another key point within chapter ten. Ireland hugely succeeded in increasing the GDP. It is not only because they have good workers, but also because of its long-lasting plans vis-a-vis industry and other related forces. Naming this country as one of the most successful forces in Europe is something must be mentioned.
CSC 101
Professor Roger
May 29, 2011
“The Virgin of Guadeloupe”
The Virgin of Guadeloupe is the name of chapter ten of Thomas Friedman’s book, The World Is Flat. Let’s have a look of what he is saying about today’s globalization and the art of industry.
Firstly, the importance of the Virgin of Guadeloupe that is being produced in the Chinese workforce and sent into Mexico. What Thomas Friedman is saying here is simply lying behind the background of Chinese role in the field of industry. In addition, globalization and the advancement of technology are two key principles the Chinese workforce has reached. Chinese mega-structure industry now is producing things that were someday ere unknown to them. So, in exporting goods Chinese have a great role in the world which has taken the place of Mexicans’ recently. What is seen as phenomenon here is Chinese success in taking the Mexican’s second U.S. importer, as the author says.
Secondly, Mexico failed to endeavor today’s globalization. In turn, Mexican economy suffers. Because of the rapid increase of Chinese workforce and its capability to embrace today’s globalization, Mexicans show their failure to go along with all of these changes and cannot cope easily with it.
Lastly, exemplification of Irish economy is another key point within chapter ten. Ireland hugely succeeded in increasing the GDP. It is not only because they have good workers, but also because of its long-lasting plans vis-a-vis industry and other related forces. Naming this country as one of the most successful forces in Europe is something must be mentioned.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Dara IT
In this video, Thomas Friedman, the American computer-related genius, talks about his amazing book, The World Is Flat.
In the beginning of the video, the author talks about the first chapter of his book which is known as While I Was Sleeping. Within it, he explains our newly established world giving examples including China and India. Dividing human history into three different eras, the author tells how each stage of humanity has an effect on life and how it arranged to be changed as time passed. More, the third era according to Friedman, which begins from 2000 to the present, when the world started flattening as peoples started managing globalization to a great extend, has greatly accelerated business and greatly impacted industry.
In the middle of the video, Mr. Friedman reminds us about the second chapter of his book, The Flatteners. Briefly told, he talks about the ten flatteners of the second he mentioned in the second chapter. For example, supply chaining, in-forming and insourcing. He reminds of the flatteners of how they change the world and what profound impact they have on the daily life as a whole.
In the end of the video, however, Thomas Friedman mentions his third chapter of the book, The Triple of Convergence. In brief, I did not really get what this chapter really about due to some problems!
• Absolutely, Iraq can follow the steps the other nations had already followed to expand their abilities vis-à-vis technology and the ocean of computers and the internet. It, of course, gives the chance to Iraq to be one of the leading nations in the field of technology. However, it takes time, money, expertise, tolerance and patience. It, surly, can be applied for Iraq if the government wants to eliminate corruption and poverty.
source:
This informatio is based on the vidoe you had sent to me.
In the beginning of the video, the author talks about the first chapter of his book which is known as While I Was Sleeping. Within it, he explains our newly established world giving examples including China and India. Dividing human history into three different eras, the author tells how each stage of humanity has an effect on life and how it arranged to be changed as time passed. More, the third era according to Friedman, which begins from 2000 to the present, when the world started flattening as peoples started managing globalization to a great extend, has greatly accelerated business and greatly impacted industry.
In the middle of the video, Mr. Friedman reminds us about the second chapter of his book, The Flatteners. Briefly told, he talks about the ten flatteners of the second he mentioned in the second chapter. For example, supply chaining, in-forming and insourcing. He reminds of the flatteners of how they change the world and what profound impact they have on the daily life as a whole.
In the end of the video, however, Thomas Friedman mentions his third chapter of the book, The Triple of Convergence. In brief, I did not really get what this chapter really about due to some problems!
• Absolutely, Iraq can follow the steps the other nations had already followed to expand their abilities vis-à-vis technology and the ocean of computers and the internet. It, of course, gives the chance to Iraq to be one of the leading nations in the field of technology. However, it takes time, money, expertise, tolerance and patience. It, surly, can be applied for Iraq if the government wants to eliminate corruption and poverty.
source:
This informatio is based on the vidoe you had sent to me.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Dara Ali
Podcast
Hello, today’s podcast is about the latest statement of Steven Hawking which it says ”Heaven is a fairy story”.
In his latest statement for the Guardian, Steven Hawking says, “There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that’s a fairy story for people who afraid of the dark.” He briefly compares a man’s mind with a broken computer. So he dismantled the idea of one God, heavens and one creator.
He is known as “the genius of Britain” and is a scientist and cosmologist. So his speech sparkled an amazing discussion within believers and nonbelievers all over the world vis-à-vis the idea of God as one creator.
Source:
The Guardian
Steven Hawking vs. Kirk Cameron: A heavenly debate
Podcast
Hello, today’s podcast is about the latest statement of Steven Hawking which it says ”Heaven is a fairy story”.
In his latest statement for the Guardian, Steven Hawking says, “There is no heaven or afterlife for broken down computers; that’s a fairy story for people who afraid of the dark.” He briefly compares a man’s mind with a broken computer. So he dismantled the idea of one God, heavens and one creator.
He is known as “the genius of Britain” and is a scientist and cosmologist. So his speech sparkled an amazing discussion within believers and nonbelievers all over the world vis-à-vis the idea of God as one creator.
Source:
The Guardian
Steven Hawking vs. Kirk Cameron: A heavenly debate
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Podcasting
Dara Ali
Podcasting is a very good and reasonable source to gain knowledge about different matters. There are many podcasts one can download and listen to which are very helpful.
I, of course, believe that Podcasting is so helpful for the one who wants to learn about digital Story telling. It also gives tremendous information to the listener. There are many advantages of podcasting. First of all, because it is provided through the internet, one can easily download and listen to it whenever one wants. Secondly, downloading a podcast coasts nothing and it is for free. It, indeed, is amazing because everyone can gain it then.
However, I do not see any disadvantages of podcasting while it is provided through the internet and for free. Also, it can be easily used through the digital devices, so is there something I have to blame? Absolutely no.
Podcasting is a very good and reasonable source to gain knowledge about different matters. There are many podcasts one can download and listen to which are very helpful.
I, of course, believe that Podcasting is so helpful for the one who wants to learn about digital Story telling. It also gives tremendous information to the listener. There are many advantages of podcasting. First of all, because it is provided through the internet, one can easily download and listen to it whenever one wants. Secondly, downloading a podcast coasts nothing and it is for free. It, indeed, is amazing because everyone can gain it then.
However, I do not see any disadvantages of podcasting while it is provided through the internet and for free. Also, it can be easily used through the digital devices, so is there something I have to blame? Absolutely no.
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