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Open Source Software In Schools

Posted by Jª

Nowadays, most of the softwares used in schools are proprietary much like Microsoft products where we will have to pay a hefty amount of money just to have a license for using their said softwares. And not only that, the updates for some proprietary softwares are not free. Open Source Software (OSS), on the other hand, is fairly cheap compared to most proprietary softwares and most of OSS is free, like the Linux Operating System and the Mozilla FireFox. The advantage of using Open Source Software is that of its low cost, freedom from restrictions to the users, and promoting a democratic advance in technology.

Using OSS in institutions especially in schools where the budget is limited and the resources are also limited can be of big help. There is nothing to lose when using OSS. The freedom of using it without the worries of user-license agreement and that large amount of money needed to pay proprietary softwares. The best thing is, along with its cost, the liberty of how it is used and the way it is shared makes OSS the best alternative in using softwares in school.

Using OSS or implementing it in our school, can be of help. Discussing the potential of using OSS to the professors, technicians, and to the school administration is one way. Enlightening them as well as the students about OSS through seminars, discussions will help in its implementation.


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OSS (Open Source Software) In Schools
Implementing OSS in schools

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Downsized

Posted by Jª

Downsizing, which is also known as layoff, is defined by wikipedia as either the temporary removal or suspension or the permanent termination of an employee in a certain job.
This is done mostly for cost-cutting reasons.

One company that recently downsized its workers was Motorola Inc. The company downsized 2,600 workers across the company in the world which resulted in a $104 million pretax charge in the first quarter.
The reason for this downsize was that this was a part of a plan to cut cost by $500 million this year. The higher ups in the company disclosed the cost reducing-program at the start of 2008 and and they announced that it could mean job losses. Motorola's head count totaled 66,000 at the end of 2007, which is according to the annual report filed on February. The company reported its second-quarter earnings on April 24, 2008 and expecting a further decline in its sales and global market for its cell phone unit. The company previously announced that it was planning to split its handset division into an independent, publicly traded company.

The majority of the 2600 workers came from Asia, most notably from Singapore, where the company is planning to halt the cell phone manufacturing by the end of this year. It was stated in their 2007 annual report that Singapore, China and Brazil, are the company's largest cell phone manufacturing facilities, and most of their hand set products are made in Asia.

Since becoming the chief executive on January this year, Greg Brown, he restructured marketing operations with its chief marketing officer leaving the company. Also on February this year, he took control of the cell phone unit and hired new heads of office of finance and human resources.

Sources:
Chicago Tribune
Downsizing
Motorola April 2008 Financial Report

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5 Online Jobs

Posted by Jª

Network Designers
- Determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. Plan and implement network upgrades.
Source:http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/15-1099.03

Web Developers
- Creates or designs web based applications and also responsible for creating websites. They also maintain and see to it that the site or the web application is up and running.

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- These are the people responsible for developing solutions for applications problems, system issues and other network concern.
Source:http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/15-1099.02

Database Administrators
- Creates and implements databases. Applies knowledge about database management systems. Updates, tests the database for functionality and modifies existing databases.

Operations Research Analysts
-Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods using a computer to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May develop related software, service, or products. Frequently concentrates on collecting and analyzing data and developing decision support software. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
- As of now, this is one of the in demand jobs right now.
Source:http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/15-2031.00

Evaluation:
- The job that I really want here is the Web Developer. I can be a freelancer or can work in a company. Additionally, it is not necessary to have a degree course to have this job.

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Help Save The Environment

Posted by Jª

Computers have become an essential part in our everyday life. At home, work and also in schools.
But one thing we can't deny is that the fact is, though most of us may not be aware of it, can also be one cause of
environmental degradation and it uses large amounts of energy.
For me, implementing green campus computing in USEP can be a big help not only in our environment but also the
power usage in our school.

This are some of the things that our school must implement to conserve our environment and also lessen the energy consumption:

- Turn off the computers if not in use. Although idling the computer saves energy consumption, it still uses a percentage of the power consumption.
- Buy environment friendly computers and other energy star products. These helps in energy use.
- Enable power management especially monitors.
- Disposing computer parts, electrical devices and batteries safely.
- Recycle materials that can still be used like papers that has been used only on side.
- Not only for computers, other devices like electric fans, televisions and other electrical devices should be turned off when not in use.


Sources:
http://www.greencampus.harvard.edu/cerp/faq.php
http://www.morris.umn.edu/greencampus/
http://greencampus.winserve.org/greencampus/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=7&Itemid=39

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My Premade Overlay Layouts (Friendster)

Posted by Jª

Fatalist

DeathNote Misa

PaperWorks

This are just some of the layouts I created during summer. Though it may not be as good as other overlay layouts out there, it served its purpose. That is I was able to practice and learn some techniques in GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). I'm not really into photoshop, since my computer freezes every time I use photoshop for prolonged periods. Even if my design is not attractive, it pisses me off every time my computer freezes because the image will be lost. So I tried using GIMP and thankfully, it did not disappoint me. But using another Image Editor means that I have to start from scratch. But the good thing was, GIMP is pretty much like using Photoshop. I used GIMP in all of this creations, and I must say that most of it turned out pretty well. The slacker that I am, I tend to stop creating and just watch movies and read mangas in the internet. But when I feel motivated, I can create two layouts in a day. Creating a design is just the first part, the next one is turning it into a working layout in friendster. I use ImageReady when slicing the images. After image slicing, the coding begins. Coding the layout is the quickest part. Since Friendster already have modules for the comments area, about me stuff, etc... All I have to do is put finishing touches to give it a more personalized look. And thats it! The Working layout is created! But all of the layout I made is just IE exclusive. That's because there are some parts of the CSS which is not applicable to Mozilla Firefox and vice versa. But hey, I' m still learning...... ^^,

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Future Web Designer/Developer

Posted by Jª

Target Job:

- Web Designer/Developer

Job Description:

- Designs and manages a website. Also creates web-based applications and programs.


Skills Needed:

- Must be knowledgeable of programming languages like php, java, javascript, ajax technology, c++, etc...
- Knowledge in mySQL, Foxpro, and other database softwares is a must.
- Can create templates and able to create a CSS-based design is a plus.
- Creativity, Patience, and Flexibility is also needed.
- Knowledgeable in Image Manipulation Softwares Like Photoshop CS3, Macromedia Flash, GIMP, ImageReady, Corel Draw, etc...

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My Expectation in Management Information Systems

Posted by Jª

Hello everyone!

Im Jalil O. Paniamba-an, 4th year BSIT student.
My expectation for this subject is that it will be giving us a pretty hard time but at the same time it
will give us a better understanding of what this subject is all about and hopefully be able to apply all the knowledge gained in the outside world. Very Happy

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My Expectation In HRM (Human Resource Management)

Posted by Jª

Hello! I'm Jalil O. Paniamba-an, a 4th year BSIT student.
My expectation in this class is that hopefully, none of us will fail. Very Happy
I'm looking forward to our meetings(since it won't take much of our time... Very Happy) and finding a suitable company. Although it will not be easy, I expect that we can pretty much cope up with the subject.

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