Internet

IM• Popular IM tools include:

– MSN Messenger– Yahoo Messenger– AOL Instant Messenger

Typically choosing a supported application involved looking at functionality, cost, support, security, ..

Typically choosing a supported application involved looking at functionality, cost, support, security, ..

Main benefits of instant messaging (IM) like: real-time communication, knowing whether contacts are online, low cost, ability to transfer files.

IM Functionality (1)

•MSN Messenger providesgroupware & IM functionality:

– Sharing desktop applications– File transfer– Webcams– Games

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IM Functionality (2)

•Yahoo Messenger is integrated with My.Yahoo:

– Calender (which can be synced with Outlook)

– Personalised new, weather, etc.

• Risks associated with online activity like: unintentional disclosure of personal information, bullying or harassment, targeting of users by predators.

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Blogs•Blogging: cult fashion or significant developing in publishing / communications?

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Student's learning diary. Created by student and hosted on remote Blogger Web site. No longer maintained?

Student's learning diary. Created by student and hosted on remote Blogger Web site. No longer maintained?

A more sustainable approach is likely when used as part of a course. This example also provides shared experiences

A more sustainable approach is likely when used as part of a course. This example also provides shared experiences

Wikis• Wiki:• An open shared space for collaborative editing

Wikipedia – a example of shared encyclopaedia.Yes, trust is an issue!

Wikipedia – a example of shared encyclopaedia.Yes, trust is an issue!

QUB provide an environment for IT & Society students to collectively edit Web pages.

QUB provide an environment for IT & Society students to collectively edit Web pages.

Wikis (2) example: Wikipedia

SMSShort message service

allows short text messages between mobile phones

Creating Online Communities

Open Source Software• Many Web/Internet -based tools described

(Wikis, Blogs, Jabber, …):– Are available as open source software (OSS)– Act as demonstrators of emerging new open

standards

• Options for an institutional OSS strategy:– Replace MS Office products by Open Office– Deploy new services using open source

applications

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Electronic Mail (Email)

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP):Voice communication over IP

Not expensive etc.