Module 3: Web Blog

Here is my blog, on my blog. Postmodern to the max.

Module 3: FTP

I downloaded an FTP program which did not work using the OASIS instructions. I then downloaded Core FTP lite, which did work using the instructions on OASIS. I uploaded my site, the URL of which is:

http://www.student.curtin.edu.au/~12188707

Module 2: Legal Issues

I have not used copyright images to publish, though i do use them at home, for instance in home videos.. I'm fairly well aware of copyright issues, as a film and television 3rd year student. I subscribe to the Creative Commons system. However, I'm not sure if it would be a breach of copyright to use the curtin logo on an assignment. I assume that despite me being a curtin student, the use of the logo is not viable because it denotes official curtin sanctioning of my views outlined in the assignment, which is not the case.

Module 3: WWW Standards

5 Things to keep in mind while writing Webpages

1. People are scanning for information, therefore keep information close to the surface of the page, and not hidden deeply within it. Otherwise nobody will ever find it.

2.People are used to meaningful links with the advent of blogging, so hyperlink text which actually tells the reader something about where it will go. This also helps sight impaired users, who use voice software to read links.

3. Make sure your page is easily navigated. If it leads to places where there is no way back without using the browser back button, people may become frustrated with its poor design and look elsewhere.

4. 'Keep it Simple, Stupid.' Everyone likes good graphic design, but not at the expense of easy simplicity. The two things work best when they go hand in hand, like a Zen monastary.

5. Make it friendly. People like to see the author as a like minded individual. keeping the style condusive to a friendly atmosphere will keep people coming back.

Module 3: Webpage

I found the webpage fairly easy, as I've made a number of them before. I encountered no major difficulties

Module 2: ICQ

Downloaded and installed ICQ 5. Added Advanced Netstudies: Details were 'About: This is the ICQ identity I use just for my 'advanced internet use' students!'

Loaded up a few NET 202 people's ICQ numbers from Yahoo Group, and added them. Chatted to Francis Richard. Details of Messenger program choice bellow:

wildeel (02:13 PM) :
at the moment (use ICQ) just for 202, other people are on AIM and MSN

Discussed other issues about NET 202, such as viewing each other's web pages, and then moved onto more general chats.

Module Two: Usenet Groups

Tried to use a newsgroup reader, downloaded 'Newsgroup Commander' but had trouble figuring out how to get it to recognise news servers etc. Decided I'd rather use a net based one like Google provides (they are taking over the world so might as well go with it).
Found google groups easy and intiuitive to navigate, which saved me time and stress.

Joined http://groups.google.com/group/rec.music.hip-hop
A hip hop music group. Checked out their converstaions for a while then posted my own:

Pigeon John
Bodes - Sep 9, 1:50 pm
Has anybody heard of Pigeon John? He accompanied Ugly Duckling on their last Australian Tour (I'm from Perth), and in my opinion dominated the show. I bought a CD of his at the show, and its dope as. All about trying to make it and never getting a recorde deal etc, but awesome style.
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