User:Yes Indeed

Giovanni Ruiz Ramos
Employer:	De Anza Community College
Occupation:	Student
Nationality:	Mexico
Languages:	Spanish, English
Country:	USA

I am De Anza Student currently Enrolled in CIS2.

Final CIS2

CIS2 Final Project

1. Introductions

http://web.archive.org/web/20050401033400/http://www.wbglinks.net/pages/history/ (Discussion) (Best)

This webpage showed events the events leading to the release of the BASH (Bourne-Again SHell). It is nice to see where companies split off and where new ones were born. The operating systems we now know are in some ways still very much the same as they once were from the beginning and it is amazing that we can still use some of these shells like the BASH shell and KORN shells for fun or for actual programing needs even though they were created such a long time ago.

http://howmanyofme.com/ (Discussion)

Giovanni Ruiz Ramos - There are 11,540 people in the U.S. with the first name Giovanni and there are 214,412 people in the U.S. with the last name Ruiz. Giovanni also happens to be the name of a video game character in Pokemon mostly know for being the head of Team Rocket. There is also famous soccer player Giovanni Dos Santos but there is no famous or interesting person that I could find with my full first and last name.

2. Privacy and Freedom of Speech

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrUL8K81R4VBzm-KOYwrcxQ/featured (Media)

Engineer-Man: This Vlog/tutorial channel on YouTube I found a couple of months ago guided me through my programming classes and has helped understand other topics I now plan to dive into in the near future. His videos are mostly informative software engineering videos about JavaScript, Python, C, and Linux but even if you have no background in any of these topics, he makes it very easy to pick up. This channel is a good example of eduational resources that are free and teach people about privacy.

https://elie.net/blog/security/understanding-the-prevalence-of-web-traffic-interception/ (Discussion) (Best)

The article in the link posted above discusses the statistical data behind communication interceptions and how the interception weakens the encryption used to secure communication and puts users at risk. I really enjoyed this article because it breaks down the process of intercepting communication and the possible motivations of who is responsible for the interception. This information later helps to understand how to protect from communication interception and how to use encryption to protect personal information.

3. Intellectual Property

https://www.smartcopying.edu.au/open-education/creative-commons/quick-guide-to-creative-commons(Discussion)

After Reading the quick guide, I went back to the CC remix game from this module and was able to complete all the questions correctly. I learned what each CC meant and where would apply.

https://www.gothamgazette.com/index.php/open-government/2149-software-qpiracyq-stealing-versus-qopen-sourceq-freebies (Discussion) (Best)

The article linked above does an excellent job of summarizing the impact that Piracy has on the economy, end-users, and the companies that are having their product pirated. The article also discusses the benefits of using open source software and how open source software can help fight back against piracy. Of course, there has to a balance of open source programs/software and paid-for programs but often times there is an open-source program that can be a substitute for a paid or pirated product.

5. Employment, Education, and Entertainment

https://www.britannica.com/topic/distance-learning : (Discussion) (Best)

This is an article written to educate someone on what distance learning is and what it looks like in practice. It does a really good job to explain the ins and outs of distance learning in a short summary in the begging of the article to answer some of the basics questions someone might have. It also does a great job going further into detail on the research behind distance learning and provides a great discussion on both sides for and against distance learning, The article additionally goes as far as providing colleges and courses that offer distance learning.

http://www.spencerauthor.com/the-case-for-more-recess/ (Discussion) (Best)

The article linked makes a great argument that kids growing up need more recess in order to develop a more creative way of thinking and I strongly agree. Playgrounds is where I feel like creativity can grow and later extend into the classroom.

6. Midterm - Grand Challenges

https://csdw.org/pg-purifier-of-water-packets(Discussion) (Best)

There are many people who still to this day lack the access to clean drinking water. A packet was invented by P&G laundry scientists that can enable people anywhere in the world to purify dirty water in a simple, affordable and convenient way. A powered is mixed into dirty water and in minutes it is good to drink. This solution is very effective and easy to do but one of the challenges is to give people access to this powder. Also there are still some countries that will not be able to get access to this powder due to limited logistics.

https://www.xprize.org/prizes/ocean-discovery (Discussion)

I covered Ocean discovery and I learned about the challenges and processes that come with exploring the ocean depths. Looking into tis topic made me realize how much we still don't know. The majority of habitable space in located in deep-sea which is about 94% of total space on the earth and we have yet to explore no more than 20%.

7. Evaluating and Controlling Technology

https://medium.com/@shivon/the-current-state-of-machine-intelligence-f76c20db2fe1 (Discussion) (Best)

The Current State of Machine Intelligence article linked above does an excellent job in giving some background history on the source of the meaning of the keyword and also does a great job of putting the definition in easy to understand way. The article also has a diagram with very useful information about the path Machine Learning has taken over the years. A wide variety of sources are also linked adding to the credibility of the article.

https://opensource.com/alternatives (Discussion) (Best)

This link can be very helpful when it comes to finding an open-source alternative to a paid app. Some of these apps are run by people who you can send a donation to if you feel like an app is so good you want to pay for it.

8. Risks, Failures, and Responsibilities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOoFNpF6eFk&feature=youtu.be (Media)(Best)

I found an interactive search engine that would anticipate the user's search and help guide them in the right path using a diagram. This YouTube video shows a short demonstration of the engine in use and would be very helpful finding data by guiding the user down the right path.

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/professionalism-5262489(Discussion) 

This article provides some tips and general guidelines to help become a more professional individual in the workplace, something very important in big companies in the Silicon Valley

9. Anytime, Anywhere

https://www.online-sciences.com/computer/digital-wallets-uses-advantages-and-disadvantages/ (Discusion) (Best)

This article about Digital Wallets makes some really good points about the pros and cons of using an E-wallet. It does, however, lack statistical data and lacks from a wide range of sources to back up its claims. The cons are also strong arguments but are mainly talking points and lack reinforcing data. I do wish that the article gave a more throughout explanation of the key term and gave some background about the topic before diving straight into the Pros and Cons. It gives the necessary background information and does a great job of listing pros and cons in bullet points. The article feels organized and easy to read. It gets its point across easily and provides explanations for each point. I do wish it also had a diagram or some statistical data but that would just be adding to an already good article.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/wb-cyber-voting-machines-run-on-antiquated-operating-systems (Discussion)

The article linked discusses how the voting machines used by many states run on old software that can be easily hacked and manipulated. Windows 7 is not recommended to be used on personal machines and specifically in businesses because of their ease of hacking. I can not seem to understand how old software is allowed to run on machines that dictate who are next president is for the next 4 years when hacking and tampering accusations are running wild.

10. Technology Advances, Social Trends

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/02/what-impact-will-automation-have-on-society-four-scenarios/ (Discussion) (Best)

The article listed talks about four different scenarios that could happen due to automation. Usually, when it comes to Automation there are two sides. One is for automation and one is against it at all cost. The article introduces each talking about by providing brief discussions where someone might face themselves when talking about the future of society due to automation. The are author dues a great job talking about the 4 different points in an unbiased manner. The reader gets all the facts and is then allowed to make their own conclusions on where they stand. The article also features great diagrams that go along with the discussion. Finally, I strongly believe with the authors concluded that we should take action and plan ahead and try to make a road course for automation to prevent or slow the extremes of the talking points mentioned in the article.

https://medium.com/@TheTech/storytelling-for-social-change-c0c0259b4060 (Discussion)

2016 Microsoft Education Award: Equal Access had a huge impact on over 67 million households in nine countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. It allowed informative and educational media programs that tackle challenges like women’s rights and education. This innovation could help transform underdeveloped countries and spark an information revolution all over the globe.