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WWW vs. Internet

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All our generation has known is the digital age. Most of us had a computer either in our house or in our school, as a matter of a fact, being technologically literate was worked into generation z's elementary curriculum. Even though generation z is considered to be composed of "digital natives" we were not around for the true genesis of the computer let alone the internet or the world wide web. Most people my age would consider those two things the same but they are two different entities.  The Internet is a means for a network of computers, whether side by side or distanced by thousands of miles, to be able to communicate with one another and exchange data and information. In its most simple terms, it's a collection of wires, cables, routers, satellites, and wifi towers that allow for communication all over the world. The first workable prototype of the Internet was funded by the Department of Defense and labeled Advanced Research Projects Agency Network. The first m

First Day in FMX

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  When I read the syllabus before the first class I was intimidated. After our first class, I was less intimidated, but only because Professor Roundtree decided to remove the Animation section from the course. Whew! Dodging a bullet there. 😅 I'm looking forward to this class because the knowledge gained will add to my list of skills as well as force me to step out of my comfort zone. I'm hoping I can take these practices into the social media accounts and websites I run for the restaurant my family owns.  I grew up in South Florida and had every intention of leaving the state for college, but UT recruited me for softball. I signed my senior year of high school and in freshman year during fall training I injured my shoulder and made the decision to hang up my cleats. Even after I began classes here I intended on transferring but I found a home in Tampa even without softball and feel it is the best place for me to explore the opportunities for my future.  I am an ADPR major with