June 4th, 2008 by alisonfearby
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Encryption
From www.wisegeek.com. Encryption refers to algorithmic schemes that encode plain text into non-readable form or cyphertext, providing privacy. The receiver of the encrypted text uses a “key” to decrypt the message, returning it to its original plain text form. The key is the trigger mechanism to the […]
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June 3rd, 2008 by alisonfearby
Convergence
Technological convergence is the tendency for different technological systems to evolve towards performing similar tasks. Convergence can refer to previously separate technologies such as voice (and telephony features), data (and productivity applications) and video that now share resources and interact with each other, synergisticly creating new efficiencies.
Also included in this topic is the basis of […]
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June 2nd, 2008 by alisonfearby
Animation:
Animation is the rapid display of a sequence of images of 2-D or 3-D artwork or model positions in order to create an illusion of movement. Animation in it’s simplest form has been around since the late 1800’s. Animation also comes from video and film.
ADSL:
ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line service. It […]
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May 8th, 2008 by alisonfearby
Hello! This is my first attempt at blogging and I am looking forward to researching my digital media “A to Z”!
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