The essence of open source software is that it is free from many of the constraints that binds commercial productions. It is a platform that allows for programmers in varying online communities who use the software, to edit the master codes of the software. This among other benefits, allows for a much faster and more effective manner of updating and improving the product as a whole. In a commercial environment the master codes of operating systems such as Microsoft Vista are protected and it is prohibited under threat of legal action to modify these codes. This updating process is extremely fast in comparison to the closed commercial system and allows for greater development and improvement of the operating system.
Commercial Company
Windows, Office and Internet Explorer are good examples of commercial products that do not prescribe to the open source model. Proprietors regain control over the licensing.
Open Source
Linux, Open Office, and Firefox are fine examples of the open source model. The underlying philosophy of sharing and modification fits well into the unit theory of prod-usage. Whereby the online community has the ability and means to update and better the offered software. Which is in a complete contradiction of the commercial system, one that is closed and shut off to the majority of suggested modifications of the public/consumers.
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What is the Difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0
What is the Difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0
Networked Infomation
What exactly is networked information?
Well as stated by Bruns (2008) in his lecture series traditional knowledge structures are the, “clearly defined, stable knowledge structures similar to that of a tree structure which ranges from major fields to specific topics.”
To gain a greater understanding of networked information one must firstly have a close examination of knowledge structures. For they play an integral role in the networking of information in this ever-changing media environment we are fortunate enough to be currently apart of. For with the convergence of media and the interesting role that digital media plays in the formation of the media scene you find that you have to look back and study the smaller pieces of the jigsaw puzzle before you stand a chance of putting the 1000 pieces together to complete the challenge.
We have terms such as Google-logic and expert logic which contradict each other and provide interesting grounds for scholarly debate. Such as which has the greater merit, which will be more useful in this New Media age?
For the act of searching for information is closely linked with the premise of networked information. With the differing contexts of knowledge search also linking with other unit themes such as social networking. Such a case could be made if the consumer was searching say for a band on MySpace. Terms such as Google-logic now come to the fore as the consumer is sent spiralling through cyberspace and confronted with a plethora of choices. Which will they choose and how they came to be presented with those chooses are of great interest to media studies.
References
Bruns, A. (2008). KCB201 Week 2 Networked Information http://blackboard.qut.edu.au/ (accessed March 28, 2008)
Well as stated by Bruns (2008) in his lecture series traditional knowledge structures are the, “clearly defined, stable knowledge structures similar to that of a tree structure which ranges from major fields to specific topics.”
To gain a greater understanding of networked information one must firstly have a close examination of knowledge structures. For they play an integral role in the networking of information in this ever-changing media environment we are fortunate enough to be currently apart of. For with the convergence of media and the interesting role that digital media plays in the formation of the media scene you find that you have to look back and study the smaller pieces of the jigsaw puzzle before you stand a chance of putting the 1000 pieces together to complete the challenge.
We have terms such as Google-logic and expert logic which contradict each other and provide interesting grounds for scholarly debate. Such as which has the greater merit, which will be more useful in this New Media age?
For the act of searching for information is closely linked with the premise of networked information. With the differing contexts of knowledge search also linking with other unit themes such as social networking. Such a case could be made if the consumer was searching say for a band on MySpace. Terms such as Google-logic now come to the fore as the consumer is sent spiralling through cyberspace and confronted with a plethora of choices. Which will they choose and how they came to be presented with those chooses are of great interest to media studies.
References
Bruns, A. (2008). KCB201 Week 2 Networked Information http://blackboard.qut.edu.au/ (accessed March 28, 2008)
DIY Media and Collaboration
Do It Yourself Media
Well as stated by Bruns (2008) in his lecture series DIY media has a, “Long history, which is more popular in economy with lowered costs of entry. It is a pathway to professional work and a strategy for established professionals to lower costs, reach audiences in a different way”.
To gain a greater understanding of the DIY media you can look at similar unit content such as prod-usage, and the effects of participatory culture. For these play massive roles and are intertwined in today’s New Media environment.
An interesting example that was pointed out was the fact that a trailer was made for the Hollywood film Sky Captain which featured the actor Jude Law. I remember watching this trailer and feeling compelled to go to the cinema’s and view the feature film. It really is incredible to think that something so visually appealing was created in ones home. This symbolises a massive change in the power dynamics of the entertainment and also the communication industries. Things that had been previously consigned and dominated by private and mainstream media companies are now able to be performed by everday media consumers.
This links with uni content of participatory culture and online communities quite strongly, as I suggest that there would be expansive peer to peer discussion underway as I write this blog over the merits of an individual DIY media project.
References
Bruns, A. (2008). KCB201 Week 7 DIY Media and collaboration http://blackboard.qut.edu.au/ (accessed May 01, 2008)
Online Communities
Online communities are linked very closely to notions of the convergence of media, social networking, and virtual communities and DIY media. For this blog entry I have chosen to focus on the social networking aspect of online communities. Myspace Facebook and similar social networking sites are currently enjoying phenomenal success worldwide with young people. A personal site is a must have these days ensuring the owner their ‘15 minutes of fame’ (Andy Warhol). This is a topical issue at the moment due to the mass interest and debate that has raged over the merit or lack there of, of such sites. With concerns raised over online bullying, and predatory behaviour amongst other things.
The main focus of DIY media is that it provides an avenue though for individual expression. A platform that is free from the mainstream media and the constraints that come with it.
The main focus of DIY media is that it provides an avenue though for individual expression. A platform that is free from the mainstream media and the constraints that come with it.
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