WEEK THREE BLOG POST

This week, for the 1%, I want you to read the blog post entitled `Ultra Lean Government – Open source best practices and the Cloud` found at this source.

http://www.sys-con.com/node/1608498

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The Cloud represents a major change in how we interact with software such as ArcGIS or MapInfo. After reading this article please give your thoughts on the benefits and challenges represented by a mass-migration to cloud computing. The campus students have some experience with the cloud so any insights learned would be helpful.

Please make sure you post your comments by Sunday this week (29th) - posts after Sunday will not receive the 1% mark.

Paul

WEEK TWO BLOG POST

This week, for the 1%, I want you to click on the link and read the article and watch the associated video. The article deals with Raspberry Pi, a stripped-down computer that will enable children to learn to code.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17190918

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The device runs an open source operating system and is based on the Python programming language that is growing in popularity, particularly in the GI industry. After watching the video and reading the article please post your comments. Comments may be based on the following guidelines:

- Is it a good idea or a bad idea? Might the complexity of code put children off?
- Importance and relevance of programming at the level of children
- Reasons for making the Raspberry Pi open source
- Anything else you may want to add (e.g. the move of manufacture away from the UK)

Please make sure you post your comments by Friday of next week (20th).

Paul