Monthly Archives: January 2005

typewriters, word processing, Google Desktop

Will we ever get away from the “word processor as typewriter”? Here’s an article that ponders the effects of Google Desktop on writing and thinking… NY Times, January 30, 2005** **Tool for Thought ** * By STEVEN JOHNSON * One … Continue reading

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HST296a, HST296e

Set up class web pages for 296 A & E as follows: HST 296A: Community in Early America http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/personal/portfolio/296a-index.html HST 296E: Rural Life in the United States http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/personal/portfolio/296e-index.html

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2005: Plans

Plans for 2005 include: 1. “Support for UVM Digital Collection Projects” Planning UVMDC will continue to explore digital collection applications. This year the focus will also be on how to grow and support initiatives. UVM has received an earmark funds … Continue reading

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January Break Summary

HST1112 collection is under way at http://www.uvm.edu/dspace. After an initial tussle with various groups and permissions it’s ready to go. Two copies of each image will be loaded: an archival tiff and a smaller jpeg for use in PP, etc. … Continue reading

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Google, searching, how much data, microsoft

Will Microsoft challenge Google in the search wars? In the article “What’s Next for Google,” Charles H. Ferguson discusses the possibilitites http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/05/01/issue/ferguson0105.asp?p=1 Whoever wins the standards/architecture battle will win the search war. Microsoft has deep pockets and a record of … Continue reading

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McKiernan: Wiki bibliography

“WikiBibliography is devoted to significant articles, presentations, reports, as well as audio and video programs, Web sites, and other key “publications” about Wikis in general and their select applications and uses” WikiBibliography is compiled and maintained by Gerry McKiernan, Science … Continue reading

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