a) p. 164 In what ways can the Net be thought of as an ‘open architecture?’
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The net can be seen as an open architecture because it allows the users to network on an unprecidented scale, with millions of computers connected to one another sharing and accessing information almost instantly. One way it can be seen as an open architecture is how it is different to other forms of media, for example, tv, film, newspapers, which all three are closed forms of mass media which have a place of creation (e.g studios, warehouses) and a place on consumption (newpaper stand, the home or cinema) there is no communication with the producer outside of these areas, whereas on the net it is possible to contact the producer through products of the net, such as, e-mail, forums and bloggs.
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i think you have made some important points here ali. thank you because i struggled on this question!
ReplyDelete'One way it can be seen as an open architecture is how it is different to other forms of media, for example, tv, film, newspapers' here you are basically saying that the word OPEN stands for mass media.
i think its good how you mantion all media has a place of creation and comsumption.
is this information from the Lister et readings? if so can u tell me what page please?