Keep these questions in mind as you read chapter 6. For each question, write a short answer and post your answers on a page calledBlown to Bits, Chapter 6 on your portfolio. Don't worry if you think you don't know the right answer. Just give it your best shot.
- Why should all Internet users be aware of copyrighted material?
- What is a GB? How many bytes are in GB?
- What is the NET Act and what is its significance in the history of copyright?
- What is a peer-to-peer architecture? Provide an example of at least one well-known peer-to-peer network.
- What is the DMCA and why is it significant to copyright?
- What are Open Access and Creative Commons? How have they impacted the sharing of digital information?
- Free Response Questions
- Before reading this chapter, were you aware of copyright infringement? When you put digital content (e.g. images, videos) in your apps, where did you get it from? Is it possible that you violated any copyright terms?
- In your opinion, are YouTube users violating copyright terms when they make lyric videos? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, are computers that use DRAM violating copyright terms? Why or why not?
- Select one of the technical innovations described in the chapter and write an explanation of the technical details of this innovation. Try to use terms that someone unfamiliar with the innovation would understand.
- Bonus: Visit chillingeffects.org and read about digital copyright issues. Write a paragraph describing your findings.