Sound #25

I still use CDs in my car. Burning a disc is a very simple process once you get started. I have used many different programs over the years and the directions are typically straight forward.

I think musicians would benefit more from a more open sharing policy. Looser restrictions allow more people to experience an artists music. If the artist is good, they will sell more because people get to sample their work through downloads. I have downloaded a song or 2 from an artist in the past and bought the complete album from the store later. Fans will support an artist by buying their music if they enjoy it. Fans know that if no one buys the music, that artist will not make any more.

Sound #24

I have previously downloaded music from iTunes and from the HCPL website. I use iTunes because I have an iPod. I find being able to dowload a single song vs. a whole album can often be a good thing. Usually, the music I am interested in is around $.99 a song. I have noticed that cards are now being sold in more and more stores that allow you to purchase music in the store and then download the songs directly to your computer. These options are usually slightly cheaper than buying the phisical album and they do take up less space. This is a good option for people who want to download but do not like to use their credit cards online.

Listening to the radio on the computer is a nice option for those people who do not carry a portable radio around (like myself). It also allows you to use earphones to reduce the disturbance to those around you who may prefer silence.

week 10 post 23

I actually found a lot of iHCPL activities to be educational. My favorite thing was learning Zoho. Knowing of the existence of this program will save me a lot of money with future computer purchases. Zoho has been the only resource that I recently learned about to contribute to my lifelong learning goal. It will assist me greatly in the future. Nothing I learned about was all that surprising to me. The way I see utilizing these lessons for HCPL is to better our communication between branches and possibly customers with pictures and wikis. I can't think of anything else that I would like to see in iHCPL at this time.

week 9 post 22

I had previously downloaded both written and audio books through the HCPL website. I had also used free sites. The HCPL site seems to be easier for me to use, but that could be because I am more familiar with it.

week 9 post 21

I looked around and I subscribed to the Newsweek podcast. I do see how podcasts may be benifical to dispurse information. I do not see myself listening to many podcasts anytime in the near future. I do not have the time to sit an listen to these.

week 9 post 20

I found a Mythbusters clip that I enjoy. I do like youtube for the ability to share funny and entertaining things. Youtube is also good for creating and distributing educational material. Here is the clip that I am attempting to post:

week 8 post 19

I am creating a simple word document on Zoho to appease this portion of iHCPL.

So far, Zoho looks like an application I might frequently use in the future since it will save me from spending on Microsoft Office.  I am really enjoying seeing all the options Zoho gives me for projects to do!