CMN 2170 Lecture 8: CMN2170 Lecture 8 Notes

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Communication
• Course: CMN 2170
• Professor: Slavka Antonova

Document Summary

The internet: the global network of networks, which rides on telecommunication networks and is designed to link computers, carry digital information and allow for sharing of digital resources. Can be conceptualized as a layered architecture: Internet exchange points (ixp"s): enables local networks to efficiently exchange information at a common point within a country rather than needing to exchange local internet traffic overseas. Control over content production and uses is decentralized. Changes the nature of work, gov"t, and social relationships. Universal access to internet and its resources. Sharing- new economy of sharing has emerged.