A computer game is something where players get to decide and control what happens to do certain goals or challenges.
Games can be very good or bad depending on their qualities. Games depend on their story or objectives. If games have an interesting story they can be very fun to play and beat, while if they have a boring story they will be bad games. Rewards can make a game fun too, as many players now play games just to get achievements on certain games. Graphics also play a part in making a game great, since older games are unpopular now because of their graphics. A game must also be balanced so players can face each other equally.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Magic Sword
This is my magic sword. I think I deserve a 4 because i added animation to the flames, but I could not figure out how to post it animated on blogger.Mesh Modeling - Dice
These are my dice and i think i deserve a 4 for them because I got them finished and they ended up perfect.Mesh Modeling - Snow Man
This is my snowman and i think i deserve a 4 because it ended up as good as it's supposed to be.Friday, April 16, 2010
Digital Nation
I found it very interesting how multi tasking actually made people slower and not faster. I thought multi tasking made me faster at finishing stuff I have to do. I also found it interesting how korea was dealing with gaming addiction in schools and how they taught children internet responsibility.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
What is an Operating System?
1. What is an operating system and what is its purpose?
What makes the device work, It allows people to use a computer.
2. What operating system do most computers come preloaded with?
Microsoft Windows.
3. Besides personal computers, what other devices have operating systems?
Cell phones, Wireless access points, etc.
4. Do all computers have operating systems? Explain
No, simple devices like microwaves don't need operating systems.
5. What are the three most common operating systems? Are there other operating systems? Explain.
Windows, Mac, UNIX. Yes, there are more such as linux.
6. What is one reason why operating systems are coded rather than physical circuits?
So that they can fix the bugs in the hardware.
7. What are the two main functions of an operating system?
Organizes and controls software and hardware.
8. What are the four types of operating systems?
Real-time operating system, Single-user, single task, Single-user, multi-tasking, Multi-user.
9. What are the first actions the computer takes when you power it on?
It runs a program that is usually a set of instructions kept in the computer's read-only memory(ROM).
10. What is the bootstrap loader? What is its function?
The bootstrap loader is a small program. It loads the operating system into memory and allows it to begin operation.
11. How does the OS manage the processor?
It gives each of the applications the necessary resources.
12. What does an operating system do when two processes are multi-tasking?
13. What is thrashing?
14. What is virtual memory management?
15. What is a driver?
16. How can input/output capabilities of a system be enhanced?
17. How do application program interfaces make it easier for programmers?
18. What is a UI and GUI?
19. Why is Linux being open source significant?
20. What are some other devices that run on Linux?
21. What are 3 things you found interesting about operating systems that you did not know before?
22. What is a question that you still have about operating systems?
What makes the device work, It allows people to use a computer.
2. What operating system do most computers come preloaded with?
Microsoft Windows.
3. Besides personal computers, what other devices have operating systems?
Cell phones, Wireless access points, etc.
4. Do all computers have operating systems? Explain
No, simple devices like microwaves don't need operating systems.
5. What are the three most common operating systems? Are there other operating systems? Explain.
Windows, Mac, UNIX. Yes, there are more such as linux.
6. What is one reason why operating systems are coded rather than physical circuits?
So that they can fix the bugs in the hardware.
7. What are the two main functions of an operating system?
Organizes and controls software and hardware.
8. What are the four types of operating systems?
Real-time operating system, Single-user, single task, Single-user, multi-tasking, Multi-user.
9. What are the first actions the computer takes when you power it on?
It runs a program that is usually a set of instructions kept in the computer's read-only memory(ROM).
10. What is the bootstrap loader? What is its function?
The bootstrap loader is a small program. It loads the operating system into memory and allows it to begin operation.
11. How does the OS manage the processor?
It gives each of the applications the necessary resources.
12. What does an operating system do when two processes are multi-tasking?
13. What is thrashing?
14. What is virtual memory management?
15. What is a driver?
16. How can input/output capabilities of a system be enhanced?
17. How do application program interfaces make it easier for programmers?
18. What is a UI and GUI?
19. Why is Linux being open source significant?
20. What are some other devices that run on Linux?
21. What are 3 things you found interesting about operating systems that you did not know before?
22. What is a question that you still have about operating systems?
Networking
LAN:
Full name: Local Area Network
What is it: A network that is confined to a relatively small area.
Example: Our modem is connected to the router which is connected to our laptops.
WAN:
Full name: Wide Area Network
What is it: Networks that span a wider area than a Local Area Network.
Example: The school probably uses a Wide Area Network.
b) Coaxial Cable
d) Fiber Optic Cable
Full name: Local Area Network
What is it: A network that is confined to a relatively small area.
Example: Our modem is connected to the router which is connected to our laptops.
WAN:
Full name: Wide Area Network
What is it: Networks that span a wider area than a Local Area Network.
Example: The school probably uses a Wide Area Network.
a) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable 
about 100 meters.
b) Coaxial Cable
about 1000 feet.
d) Fiber Optic Cable
about 2000 meters.
Router - Bridges connections in a network. It makes all information usable in a network connection.
Bridge - The way for devices to communicate on a network, and connects them to other networks
Switch - Allows peer to peer connections with devices on a network.
Peer to Peer : it enables users to share files with each others computers. Limewire or any other peer to peer downloading client is an example. Usually cheaper, but relies on the security and speed of each others computer. It can have latency issues and you may get viruses.
Client / Server : Uses a dedicated file server for functions in a network. Download sites such as megaupload, mediafire are examples. Usually more reliable, and faster, however it's pretty expensive and needs to be maintained.
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