The lecture today gave us some insight into the video gaming world. Video games are not just games but are a cultural form. There are various aspects to it and research being carried out as to why they are fun and how they correlate to our everyday lives. The study of video games led to two different aspects which included narratology which are the stories and literacy ideals as opposed to ludology which refers to the game play elements. An interesting video presentation from a lady in the industry gave some further insight on the profession and the direction that gaming is going. Making people happy and rewarding them while playing the game is something that stood out. No different from what people want in their real world lives. An ongoing issue in the gaming world would have to be young kids playing violent games. There is a line and some companies cross that line. I don't feel a need for those types of games in our society.
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER:
1. What is the weight of the world’s biggest machine? How much did it cost to build?
The worlds largest machine on land is the Liebherr T 282B: Largest Earth-hauling Truck
Found through yahoo.com:
Found through yahoo.com:
2. Find a live webcam in Antarctica. Can you find a place to stay in Antarctica?
I found the live webcam at : http://www.antarctica.gov.au/webcams/casey
Found through alltheweb.com
Found through alltheweb.com
I found a place to stay in Antarctica through on alltheweb.com at:
3. When and what was the first example of global digital communication?
The history of digital communcation can be seen after searching yahoo for the website:
http://kennethlalcantara.webs.com/historyofcommunication.htm
The first example of this global digital communication would have been the abacus
in ancient times, followed by the beacon and then morse code. These days it is the modem,
radio, TV the internet which form the basis for how we communicate globally.
4. What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Melbourne?
I found virgin blue airlines the cheapest way to travel. It was even cheaper than a train.
The history of digital communcation can be seen after searching yahoo for the website:
http://kennethlalcantara.webs.com/historyofcommunication.htm
The first example of this global digital communication would have been the abacus
in ancient times, followed by the beacon and then morse code. These days it is the modem,
radio, TV the internet which form the basis for how we communicate globally.
4. What is the cheapest form of travel from the Gold Coast to Melbourne?
I found virgin blue airlines the cheapest way to travel. It was even cheaper than a train.
I found a ticket for $69 through expedia.com.au at the search engine hotbot.com
5. Who is Douglas Engelbart? What is he know for?
Through ask.com I found this page: //www.biographybase.com/biography/Engelbart_Douglas.html
Through ask.com I found this page: //www.biographybase.com/biography/Engelbart_Douglas.html
From that I found that he is an American inventor, of Norwegian descent. He is best known for inventing the computer mouse, and is a pioneer of human-computer interaction, including GUIs, hypertext, and networked computers.
6. What is the quickest, most reliable way to contact Stephen Conroy? (who is this guy?)
He is the minister for broadband, communication and the digital economy. He can be contacted by phone on (02) 9408 0190 or by email at senator.conroy@aph.gov.au. He is with the Australian labor party.
7. What song was top of the Australian pop charts this week in 1990?
He is the minister for broadband, communication and the digital economy. He can be contacted by phone on (02) 9408 0190 or by email at senator.conroy@aph.gov.au. He is with the Australian labor party.
7. What song was top of the Australian pop charts this week in 1990?
From Billboards No.1 hit history the No.1 song from Jan 20-Feb 9 1990 was:
Michael Bolton - How am I suppose to live without you.
Found via yahoo from : popculturemadness.com
8. How would you define the term 'ontology'? In your own words, what does it really mean?
From altavista I got onto answers.com who suggested ontology was: The philosophical study of existence and the nature of being. Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/ontology#ixzz1C1IKwS40
From altavista I got onto answers.com who suggested ontology was: The philosophical study of existence and the nature of being. Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/ontology#ixzz1C1IKwS40
I would define the term ontology as the study of where are we? and why are we here? Very deep issue that everyone in the world is trying to figure out. I believe Steven Hawking has come closest to knowing after watching some of his doco's.
9. What type of camera is used to make ‘Google Street View’?Through hotbot.com I found that the camera is a Dodeca 2360, a softball-size camera that records from nearly a dozen different angles at 30 frames per second. Later, photos can be extracted and stitched together to form pictures with a resolution of 2400 by 1200 pixel—a frame.
10. Name three computer operating systems (not for phones) that are NOT Apple OS or MS-Windows operating systems?
a) who created it and when? b) how can you get a copy of the operating system to use on your computer?
a) who created it and when? b) how can you get a copy of the operating system to use on your computer?
From a9.com I was put onto: http://www.computerhope.com/os.htm to find this.
1.AmigaOS used on the commodore. Made by commodore in 1985. Which is no longer contact http://www.amiga.com/ to enquire to purchase.
2.Debian Linux. From developed GNU. made in 1983 by Stallman. GNU.org to purchase.
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