Lesson 2

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. It is a foundation of data communication for the Internet.

WAP stands for Wireless Application Protocol. It is used to access the Internet over mobile phones via a wireless network.

3G stands for 3G or 3rd generation mobile telecommunications is a generation of standards for mobile phones and mobile telecommunication services fulfilling the International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) specifications by the International Telecommunication Union. Application services include wide-area wireless voice telephone, mobile Internet access, video calls and mobile TV, all in a mobile environment.

MMS stands for Multimedia Messaging Service. It’s a way of sending multimedia messages to and from mobiles, mainly pictures are sent using this system.

GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service. It is a packet oriented mobile data service in 2G and 3G cellular communication systems. GPRS was originally standardized by European Telecommunications Standards Institute in response to the earlier CDPD and i-mode packet-switched cellular technologies. It is now maintained by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

 

Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength radio transmissions in the ISM band from 2400–2480 MHz) from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks (PANs) with high levels of security. Created by telecoms vendor Ericsson in 1994,[1] it was originally conceived as a wireless alternative to RS-232 data cables. It can connect several devices, overcoming problems of synchronization.

ADSL stands for Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) is a type of digital subscriber line technology, a data communications technology that enables faster data transmission over copper telephone lines than a conventional voice band modem can provide. It does this by utilizing frequencies that are not used by a voice telephone call.  A splitter, or DSL filter, allows a single telephone connection to be used for both ADSL service and voice calls at the same time. 

Broadband refers to the telecommunications signal or a device with a greater bandwidth, in some sense, than other standard signals or devices. It can be used in both Telecommunications, computer networks, in videos and in Internet access.

VOIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It is a way of communicating over the Internet, either visually or verbally without using a landline, it is cheap and easy to use and all that is needed is access to the Internet.

Digital Communication - Lesson 1

What is a Meme?
A meme is an popular idea that has become popular, it can be  a video, picture or hashtag. 


Who creates them and how are they created?
They are generally created by anyone who has access to the internet and relevant software, they upload it onto the internet and from then on gets spread through word of mouth from people who see it and then show their friends. 


How are meme's published and who publishes them?
Memes are usually published by the person or people that have created them and they are published onto the internet for everyone to see i.e. Youtube. 


My Favorite Meme is: 'Hitler Get's Banned From Xbox Live' 
Link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfkDxF2kn1I


Write an explanation discussing your memes popularity as well as your personal thoughts on why it's so popular. 
I think this meme is so popular because Hitler is seen as such a terrible and evil man, it's hilarious to see him having a tantrum about being banned from xbox live. The video has already had 6,047,462 views since being uploaded in June 7th 2007. My favorite part is when there are suggestions of  new consoles, and the Wii is rejected instantly and then Hitler say's 'Hell! I'm so desperate for a games console right now, I may be forced to go out and buy a god damn PS3' It's just funny on many levels. 


What is the legacy of your meme? Has it been copied or parodied? How did you find it originally?
Yes. Other's have appeared on YouTube. Including:

• Hitler finds out Michael Jackson has died
• Hitler finds out he was not accepted to Hogwarts

They have used other clips from the film the first one has. I didn't really know about this video until today.