Comments for Week 2 Readings

Computer Hardware Wikipedia Entry:
Overall this was a pretty concise overview of computer hardware basics. While I was familiar with a majority of the terms, I did have a couple of "so that's what that means" moments. I thought the section that offered simple explanations for "Removable Media Devices" was particularly effective.

Moore's Law Wikipedia Entry:
The authors of this entry could take a few lessons in streamlining from the authors of the Computer Hardware Entry. It was SO, so dense. I found the basic premise of Moore's Law to be fairly straightforward. However, you would never know it from the glut of information that was included. It is an entry in dire need of a few pared-down paragraphs and a "for a more in-depth explanation" link. Thank goodness for the Scientific American video! Ms. Nicholson's little paper-folding exercise was ten (or more) times more effective than the Wikipedia offering.

Computer History Museum
Sadly, this was the first I had heard of the Computer History Museum. Their website with its wealth of online content was quite engaging. I really appreciate those museums websites that give you more than just the barest taste of their in-house exhibits. The collection of oral histories was something that really piqued my interest. Do you think they would be interested in my wistful remembrances of afternoons spent in the 5th grade playing Oregon Trail on a ginormous Macintosh?

Muddiest Point
I had no problem understanding the points and topics covered in the lecture video. It is a simple due date that gives me pause. I am still not completely sure that the above postings are correct for the Friday deadline. But, based on other blog entries I have read, I think this is the muddiest Muddiest point for several of us.