"How Computers Work": A Review of the Book by Ron White
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A 3 page overview of this captivating book. While there are some shortcomings, White's inclusion of four-color detailed illustrations and little reliance on text is a welcome relief in aiding our understanding of computer technology. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPcompBk.rtf
Essay Title: "How Computers Work": A Review of the Book by Ron White

"Internet and Computer Law: Cases-Comments-Questions": A Discussion of the Principles Illuminated by Authors Peter B. Maggs, John T. Soma, and James A. Sprowl
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A 12 page discussion of the ease with which private and proprietary information can be unscrupulously gleaned from the multitude of computerized digitized files which exist in the contemporary world. The laws which exist for the purpose of protecting our privacy and the ownership of intellectual property have proven to be a little real benefit. The case law outlined by Maggs, Soma, and Sprowl is used as a springboard in this paper to discuss several independent examples of where information privacy becomes an issue and the measures that can be taken to protect that privacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPlwComp.rtf
Essay Title: "Internet and Computer Law: Cases-Comments-Questions": A Discussion of the Principles Illuminated by Authors Peter B. Maggs, John T. Soma, and James A. Sprowl

"Slaves of the Machine"
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A 5 page summary of the book "Slaves of the Machine" by Gregory J. E. Rawlins. In this book, Rawlins argues that the computer is perhaps the one in control, the master of all of us. This is due to the fact that we designed it, yet make all these alterations to our lives in order to utilize the computer, among other reasons. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAmachine.wps
Essay Title: "Slaves of the Machine"

"Who Owns Information?: From Privacy to Public Access"
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A 9 page discussion of the concerns presented in the book by Ann Wells Branscomb. The management of information has become considerably more complex in the last few generations. Branscomb details the topic of information ownership with a particular emphasis on the risks which currently exist in regard to information privacy. Branscomb's book supports the contention that, although laws exist to protect digitized information, those laws are inadequate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPpriva3.rtf
Essay Title: "Who Owns Information?: From Privacy to Public Access"

3D Animation
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Computer aided design has become a significant factor in such diverse occupations as architecture and toy manufacturing. This 5 page paper examines the technology, history and processes involved in 3D animation and computer simulation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTanimte.rtf
Essay Title: 3D Animation

802.11 Technology
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This 16 page paper considers the 802.11 set of protocols looking at the use of the technology in general as well as 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g individually looking at their relative advantages and disadvantages. The paper then considers the dangers of using these in terms of security and where the technology may lead on the future. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TE80211g.rtf
Essay Title: 802.11 Technology

A Brief Outline of the Evolution of Computer Technology
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A 10 page outline of the changes which have overtaken the computer industry since the invention of the first analog computer. This paper concentrates on changes in storage mediums such as tape drives, floppy disks, and CDs as well as changes in CPU technology. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPcmpGui.rtf
Essay Title: A Brief Outline of the Evolution of Computer Technology