Assignment 5

Object- Oriented programming seems like it could be very interesting. However after editing this game, i have found that i find it very tedious.Every movement of the objects have to be relative and related. It becomes very difficult to make one small change. I like the fact that different rooms can be created for different levels or difficulties of a game. i also like the variable settings that can be made, allowing things to happen that can start off a chain reaction. The best part is that i am in control of all the workings within the program, from the objects, to their movements, to the sounds, and the sprites, and even  the background and the background changes. I chose to create a scrolling shooter so the background was continuously moving, it was neat to find the variable speed that i could set for the plane that the user controls. Object oriented programing is obviously based upon objects, i can see that it could be very beneficial for someone who knows a lot about how to use it and utilize it in the best ways

play my game at https://oncourse.iu.edu/access/content/user/dm34/the%20shooter.exe

Chapter 9 discussion

There are many milestones in the history of computing.Computer have grown a lot since first being invented. the first being the manual calculator. These have been used since about 1200. Very basic, and yet still very important to the overall picture. After the manual calculator came the mechanical calculator. mechanical calculators use algorithms to solve problems.  the first was developed in about 1623, and they are still in use today. The difference engine would be next, followe  by the analytical engine. After that we Begin o make the move toward a more modern day computer. In 1942 the first computer to use vacuum tubes, the Atanasoff-Berry Computer, was invented at Iowa State University. It laid the groundwork for modernOC’. A few models similar to the ABC computer were introduce shortly after it.  These were the first of the first-generation computers. Next came the second generation computers, which utilized transistors instead of vacuum tubes.  Then the third generation computer would come, the used integrated circuits, the IBM 360 was the most popular and successful of this generations of computers.  Fourth generation computers were next, they used, and still use microprocessors to complete instructions and analyze data. Today almost all computers run on microprocessors. On event that has helped our usage of computers today is the invention of the Macintosh operating system. Without Apple’s user interfaces, many of today’s computing and many graphic style things could not be accomplished. Another would be the creation of today’s most widely used operating system, windows, created by Microsoft Corp..Trends that could have an affect on the future could be the use of products such as the IPod. It seems that every year you can do more and more things with Mp3 players and things along those lines.

There are many benefits, like America being on the cutting edge of technology and being one step ahead of the rest of the world. However we need to be careful not to become to dependent upon technology be cause if at some point we have problems then what will we do if everything is managed by technology.I think the growth should be dealt with, not necessarily slowed, but not allowed to increase at an alarming rate.

Well, i am only halfheartedly interested in an IT job. But if i had to give some reasons i would say that it would be because Technology is always different and always changing. There will always be something new and improved and i think it would be fun to be on the edge of that.

Chapter 8 lab pt 2.

Chapter 8 Lab Pt. 1

            One of my favorite movies is The Matrix. This movie uses a lot of special effects. It uses special effects to slow time down and put the actors in “Bullet Time. “These   special effects allow to viewer to see the path of a speeding bullet, and make it look like the actors I the movie can actually see the bullets and dodge them. The Matrix is also set in an alternate reality, so many of the parts involved in the movie are made by computers. The Matrix is supposed t be a futuristic reality controlled by people in our world. The creators of the movie had to make things look different then they look now or it would be the exact same as the reality that we live in today.      

            The Matrix is a really good movie that utilizes special effects very well. The special effects involved in creating this movie had t have been terrific. The entire thing is one big special effect. The Bullet time allows the viewer o feel like time could be slowed down, and also gives Neo, the star and “The One,” the appearance of being superior to other people. The Special effects in, The Matrix add a great deal of substance to the quality of the movie. Without all these special effects the movie would not be possible, and if it were it would be a very poor movie.

Chapter 8 Discussion

I have not really had any trouble with music, DVDs, or software, I haven’t had any kinks in my usage of these products

N, I think people should still be able to use the music that they already paid for once. Itunes also offers alot of songs, but if yo get a local demo disc, how is that going t be on Itunes? You should be free to use music from wherever you get it.

Yes and no, i think piracy is wrong, but people will just continue t use it, i think that companies such as limewire or bearshare should have to pay the recording industry, and thusly pass the cost no to their users

Multimedia Project

Game ScreenThere are ants everywhere, they move around and try to dominate the world.

There are leaf cutter ants that cut leaves

There are harvester ants that harvest

There are weaver ants who are good mothers and reproduce quickly

There are carpenter ants who do the digging

There  are Fire Ants who do the fighting for the ant colony

There is a wierd lady that is trying to cut down the ant hill, gotta watch our for her

The Ants are trying to domniate the world and the have to scout out food and gems in order to be come richer and more powerful than thir neighbors

http://www.primarygames.com/puzzles/strategy/antwar/antwar.htm

Visual Environment Design

I got a 23 out of 25 on the questions.  

Chapter 12 Discussion

1.Yes, from time to time when i will try t use some new software, if i am nfamiliar with it, it ca be extremely difficult t use

2. Yes, i think that there could be improvemens in many areas of computer software, however a lot of this stuff is pretty easy t use and  understand.

3. Yes, i do think that sometimes they get caught up making things and think that everyone has the knowledge that they do.

I think the Computer User’s Bill of Rights is OK. It is pretty god, but quite eccentric.

I would like to see teachers use the Internet more. I wish our high school teachers would set up things on-line where we could view our assignments and our course syllabus.

I think that blogs and wiki’s could be useful in high school courses. I think that a online posting of a students thoughts could really help a teacher t understad a studets comprehension of a sbject.

Assignment 3

http://mypage.iu.edu/~dm34/resume2.txt

Chapter 10 Discussion

1. Would You Prefer On-line Voting to Voting at a Polling Place?

       Well the answer is not exactly cut and dry. I would rather go to a polling place just for the security that my vote does count. However i do believe that on-line voting could potentially be more accurate. It really depends on the security of the system used for voting on-line. If someone were to hack into that system they could cause hell for our country.

2.Do You Think On-line Voters Would Disproportionally Vote For Republicans?

    No, While i agree that there are new and young voters coming up that have More technology aptitude, i do not believe that more would vote either way. People will vote however they see fit. I don’t think an on-line voting system would make someone vote for a party because its there. Both parties will be there, and anyways if you don’t want to vote on the Internet its not like you have to.

3. Should on-line voting be available only to specific groups, such as elderly voters and military personnel stationed abroad, who currently have trouble reaching reaching polling places?

   No, if on-line voting were available for anyone, it should be avail;able for everyone. What about people who work from 6 to 6? they cant get in to vote. There should be the open option that if you want to vote on-line you Can no matter who you are.

My experience with information systems outside of work and school are minimal. I do not thoroughly understand how those two are part of an information system, but i guess i can kind of see it. I take information from my teachers and boss’ and analyze it within myself.