Peer-to-Peer networks allow for computers on the same network to have access to other computers who are on that same network. For instance, three computers can be connected to one printer, which allows all of the computers to print from the one printer.

Some internet peer-to-peer networks are used to download music files over the internet. If the music is copyrighted then this act is illegal, however not all peer-to-peer networks are illegal. Since I have begun using computers, I have used at home peer-to-peer networks as well as Client-server networks and Internet peer-to-peer networks. At home, as well as in my mom’s office, I can print a document from any computer to just one printer, a result of a P2P home network. I can also have Internet access on any of the computers who are a part of the network. As for Internet peer-to-peer, I have used this type of network for downloading music.

The use of P2P Home networks and Internet P2P networks to share some types of files is illegal because of the Copyright law. For instance, if a music producer puts a copyright label on the music then downloading it from a peer on an internet network is illegal. However, users can pay for their music and the act is legal.

I support government intervention on this type of activity because I pay for my music from iTunes. I used to download illegally until I started hearing about all the different consequences, usually resulting in large amounts of fees that are much more then to just pay for my music. I know that I cannot be sued for up to thousands of dollars since I pay. Also, the quality of the music is much better. The University does not encourage any illegal internet activity.

Keyboarding Speed Test

Test Name: TypingTest.com - Test Instructions
Gross Speed: 66 words per minute
Net Speed: 66 words per minute
Accuracy: 100%

On the second test, my speed increased by 6 more words per minute (72), but my accuracy decreased 2%, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate. The most logical reason as to why my words per minute increased is because I was more familiar with what was expected of me the second time. It is much harder to read and type, then if I were to just type what is on my mind. I do not think that the tutorial is responsible for the improvement; I think it is up to the person typing and a matter of them becoming familiar with what they are going to type. I think that web-based tutorials are definitely useful for basic skills development and improvement. Naturally I am a fast typer, however many people lack this ability. Therefore, such tutorials can be of great use for someone who is new to using a computer, or simply for someone who is interested in improving their typing skills.

When I did a search on different typing tests available online, I found a website called FreeTypingGame.net. You can choose how long you want your typing test to last, whether it is for one minute or more. Then, it provides you with a paragraph and as you type, any errors are colored red. The paragraph is simple and it was much easier to read and type then the test I took for my own type test. In fact, I did my typing test on FreeTypingGame.net and my score was 78 words per minute with 0 errors.

Click on the following link to get to FreeTypingGame.net:
http://www.freetypinggame.net/free-typing-test.asp