1. A user types in a web address in the URl field.
2. The browser sends the address to a router connected to the computer.
3. The router reads the address and sends a signal through a network.
4. The network directs the signal to a larger system that checks to see if the address truly exists based on its domain name.
5. If the address exists, the system retrieves the files sequenced in the webpage.
6. The files and information are sent back through the entire system to your computer.
7. The computer puts the files onto your browser, and the browser refabricates the file to show up on screen.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Print v Online News: St Louis Post-Dispatch News Story
Major differences occur between print and online journalism. More people may read the news story on the Internet because it is easier and faster for editors to make corrections as opposed to print. Once a story is printed, it is there forever. However, once a story is put on the Internet, if any new information comes up, the editor is free to change anything from the title of the story to the wording to any new or misidentified persons mentioned in the story.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch has printed a story about water safety after a man drowned in the Meramac River on July 17, 2011. It mentioned that people should take safer procedures and wear life-jackets in rapid, high-stream waters, especially with alcohol involved. It described how easy it was for the man to drown even in shallow areas. The print version went on to state that "Dr. Elizabeth Eckhard -- a medical director at Mercy Children's Hospital -- said her emergency room had already seen one child drowning this summer." However, the online version stated that Dr. Donna Eckhard said this. This was a clear indication that the newspaper made a mistake in referring to one of its sources. Furthermore, the title changed from "Water 'smarts' vital, drownings show" to "Drownings in Missouri, Illinois as weather heats up."
So, one would infer that the information the St Louis Post-Dispatch provides in its newspaper would be more accurate online than in the print version.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch has printed a story about water safety after a man drowned in the Meramac River on July 17, 2011. It mentioned that people should take safer procedures and wear life-jackets in rapid, high-stream waters, especially with alcohol involved. It described how easy it was for the man to drown even in shallow areas. The print version went on to state that "Dr. Elizabeth Eckhard -- a medical director at Mercy Children's Hospital -- said her emergency room had already seen one child drowning this summer." However, the online version stated that Dr. Donna Eckhard said this. This was a clear indication that the newspaper made a mistake in referring to one of its sources. Furthermore, the title changed from "Water 'smarts' vital, drownings show" to "Drownings in Missouri, Illinois as weather heats up."
So, one would infer that the information the St Louis Post-Dispatch provides in its newspaper would be more accurate online than in the print version.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Ethics in Case Laws: Blumenthal vs Drudge and America Online
Brief Description:
This case involves a man named Sidney Blumenthal. His job is to give out hard, in-depth gossip about journalists in the media industry or embarras then President Clinton about his (Clinton's) social issues. Matt Drudge runs a tabloid called Drudge Report in which also gave political gossip about Clinton's affairs. He had also explicitly published his works via services provided by America Online, Inc. The incident began when Drudge published a story about Blumenthal, stating alleged domestic abuse of Blumenthal on his wife. Blumenthal and his wife both filed a complaint against Drudge and AOL. The claim against AOL (that the company did not act by censoring or dismembering the content) had been avoided due to the company's protection under Section 230 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which protected AOL from connections with external content providers such as Drudge Report. Although the case against AOL had been dismissed, the case against Drudge continued.
Drudge argued that he himself lacked "personal jurisdiction" in Washington, D.C. where Blumenthal resided since Drudge himself resided in California. However, the Court held that "personal jurisdiction" could be achieved through interactivity of the website as long as it is accessible in both D.C. (for residents) and in California (for non-residents of D.C.) Furthermore, The Court held that Drudge's contacts with D.C. residents who provide gossip for Drudge Report (regardless of anonymity) would constitute as personal jurisdiction.
Issues to Discuss:
Resources:
"Blumenthal v Drudge." Wikia. 20 Jul. 2011. <http://itlaw.wikia.com/wiki/Blumenthal_v._Drudge>.
"Blumenthal v. Drudge and AOL." Tech Law Journal. 18 Dec. 1999.<http://www.techlawjournal.com/courts/drudge/Default.htm>.
This case involves a man named Sidney Blumenthal. His job is to give out hard, in-depth gossip about journalists in the media industry or embarras then President Clinton about his (Clinton's) social issues. Matt Drudge runs a tabloid called Drudge Report in which also gave political gossip about Clinton's affairs. He had also explicitly published his works via services provided by America Online, Inc. The incident began when Drudge published a story about Blumenthal, stating alleged domestic abuse of Blumenthal on his wife. Blumenthal and his wife both filed a complaint against Drudge and AOL. The claim against AOL (that the company did not act by censoring or dismembering the content) had been avoided due to the company's protection under Section 230 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which protected AOL from connections with external content providers such as Drudge Report. Although the case against AOL had been dismissed, the case against Drudge continued.
Drudge argued that he himself lacked "personal jurisdiction" in Washington, D.C. where Blumenthal resided since Drudge himself resided in California. However, the Court held that "personal jurisdiction" could be achieved through interactivity of the website as long as it is accessible in both D.C. (for residents) and in California (for non-residents of D.C.) Furthermore, The Court held that Drudge's contacts with D.C. residents who provide gossip for Drudge Report (regardless of anonymity) would constitute as personal jurisdiction.
Issues to Discuss:
- Defamation: The plaintiff provided clear indication of libel of the accused.
- Anonymity: The ability to “hide behind the computer” causes problems for journalists and other users alike due to potential of misrepresentations and misidentification.� In this case, Drudge's contacts were anonymous.
- Jurisdiction & Technology Issues: It is an international/interstate network without a central authority. Interactivity of the website and its subscribers between California and D.C. allowed for reconsideration of personal jurisdiction.
- Other Issues: Some laws con protect indirectly associated parties, such as AOL.
Resources:
"Blumenthal v Drudge." Wikia. 20 Jul. 2011. <http://itlaw.wikia.com/wiki/Blumenthal_v._Drudge>.
"Blumenthal v. Drudge and AOL." Tech Law Journal. 18 Dec. 1999.<http://www.techlawjournal.com/courts/drudge/Default.htm>.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Hyperlinking, Forms, and Photoshop
Today we are creating an HTML and CSS to hyperlink with our blogs. Our assignment was to create three HTML pages with three navigation links at the top of each page and a "My Blog" navigator. We hyperlinked each navigator to the appropriate pages and then we hyperlinked our "My Blog" to our blog sites.
Next, we are learning about online forms. We have made three text fields labeled "Name, Address, and Phone." We have also made a radio group labeled "Coupons" with choices 'yes and no.' We have made a menu labeled "Giveaway" with choices: shoes, shirts, pants, belts, and hats; a list labeled "Preferred Location" with Fairview Heights, Alton, and St Louis. Lastly, we made "Submit and Reset" buttons.
We also went to Jotform.com. We made a form for my fraternity Alpha Kappa Lambda and posted the URL as an HTML in our blogs, and voila!
Now, we are making rollovers in HTML with aids from Photoshop.
Next, we are learning about online forms. We have made three text fields labeled "Name, Address, and Phone." We have also made a radio group labeled "Coupons" with choices 'yes and no.' We have made a menu labeled "Giveaway" with choices: shoes, shirts, pants, belts, and hats; a list labeled "Preferred Location" with Fairview Heights, Alton, and St Louis. Lastly, we made "Submit and Reset" buttons.
We also went to Jotform.com. We made a form for my fraternity Alpha Kappa Lambda and posted the URL as an HTML in our blogs, and voila!
Now, we are making rollovers in HTML with aids from Photoshop.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
What is Webword 1.0?
Webword 1.0 is a new blog about the Worldwide Web. I am Matt Griffin. I am a senior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, currently taking a course in web designing and writing. This blog will consist of updates and information of my progress over the next four weeks. My teacher is Prof Musonda Kapatamoyo.
Today, we were assigned to make a blog. After we have made our blog, we learned how to make QR Codes for our blogs through a site called Kaywa, as well as FTP (File Transfer Protocol.) We are also learning basic Cascading Style Sheets (CSS.)
Today, we were assigned to make a blog. After we have made our blog, we learned how to make QR Codes for our blogs through a site called Kaywa, as well as FTP (File Transfer Protocol.) We are also learning basic Cascading Style Sheets (CSS.)
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