Computer networks, policies and applications / Carolynn M. Berger and Angela D. Streusse, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Berger, Carolynn M.

Streusse, Angela D.

Series:

Computer science, technology and applications.

Computer science, technology and applications

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks.

Telecommunication--Government policy--United States.

Telecommunication.

Internet--Social aspects--United States.

Internet.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (244 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents current research in the study of computer networks, congressional policies and issues, as well as various applications and technologies powered by computers. Topics discussed include internet and computer-mediated technologies as new tools in the study of shyness; broadband internet access and the digital divide; bundling residential telephone, internet and video services; gender differences in high school internet coverage and ad hoc networks.

Contents:

Intro

COMPUTER NETWORKS, POLICIES AND APPLICATIONS

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 ACCESS TO BROADBAND NETWORKS*

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

WHAT DO WIRELINE BROADBAND NETWORKS LOOK LIKE?

The Broadband Last Mile

Broadband Network Providers' Proprietary IP Networks

The Internet Backbone

PARAMETERS AVAILABLE TO BROADBAND NETWORK PROVIDERS THAT CAN AFFECT END USERS' AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATIONS PROVIDERS' ACCESS TO THESE NETWORKS

HOW MIGHT STRATEGIC BROADBAND NETWORK PROVIDER BEHAVIOR HARM CONSUMERS?

PROPOSALS FOR GOVERNMENT POLICY ON ACCESS TO BROADBAND NETWORKS

The FCC Broadband Policy Statement

Internet Consumer Bill of Rights

Network Neutrality

ANTITRUST AND UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION LAWS

REFERENCES

Chapter 2 BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS AND THE DIGITAL DIVIDE: FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS*

BACKGROUND

Broadband in Rural and Underserved Areas[11]

Federal Role

State and Local Broadband Activities

FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

The Universal Service Concept and the FCC[47]

Universal Service and the Telecommunications Act of 1996

The Schools and Libraries, and Rural Health Care Programs

1. The Schools and Libraries Program

2. The Rural Health Care Program

The Telecommunications Development Fund

Universal Service and Broadband

Rural Utilities Service

LEGISLATION IN THE 109TH CONGRESS

LEGISLATION IN THE 110TH CONGRESS

POLICY ISSUES

Is Broadband Deployment Data Adequate?

Is Federal Assistance for Broadband Deployment Premature or Inappropriate?

Which Approach Is Best?

Chapter3IMPLEMENTATIONANDEXPERIMENTATIONOFALAYER-2ARCHITECTUREFORINTERCONNECTINGHETEROGENEOUSADHOCNETWORKSTOTHEINTERNET

Abstract

1.Introduction

2.NetworkModel

3.RelatedWork.

4.ProtocolDescriptions

4.1.OLSR

4.2.ARPProtocol

5.ProposedArchitecture

5.1.AdHocNodeSelf-configuration

5.2.GlobalInternetConnectivity

5.2.1.ConnectivityforOutgoingTraffic

5.2.2.ConnectivityforIncomingTraffic

5.2.3.MobilitySupport

6.ExperimentalResults

6.1.PerformanceConstraintsofInternetAccess

6.2.PerformanceConstraintswithMobility

7.ConcludingRemarks

References

Chapter 4 THE IMPACT OF LICENSE AGREEMENTS ON ACCESS TO INFORMATION: A CHALLENGE FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARIES

SHIFT FROM PAPER TO ELECTRONIC RESOURCES

RELEVANT COPYRIGHT PROVISIONS

LICENSE AGREEMENTS

IMPACTS AND CONSEQUENCES

CONCLUSION

Chapter 5 BUNDLING RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE, INTERNET, AND VIDEO SERVICES: ISSUES FOR CONGRESS*

THE MARKET FORCES DRIVING BUNDLING

WIRELINE-OF BUNDLING STRATEGIES

WIRELINE, WIRELESS, VIDEO BUNDLING STRATEGIES

THE PRICING OF BUNDLED SERVICE OFFERINGS

PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES CREATED BY BUNDLING

Bundling and the Federal Universal Service Fund

BUNDLING AND COMPETITION

Chapter 6 THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE: ISSUES FOR CONGRESS*

CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS CONCERNING DNI POSITION

DCI Budget-Related Responsibilities and Authorities under the National Security Act of 1947 Are Seen by Some as Limited

Recent Interest in the Establishment of a DNI

Senator Dianne Feinstein

Senator Tom Daschle

Senator Dianne Feinstein, Second Proposal

Senator Bob Graham

Representative Jane Harman

Representative Porter Goss

WHAT THE BILLS ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISH

Feinstein and Graham Would Establish a DNI

Feinstein and Graham Would Enhance DNI Budget-Related Responsibilities[13]

Feinstein and Graham Would Strengthen DNI Budget and Personnel-Related Authorities.

Feinstein and Graham Bills Silent on DNI Personnel Policies

Daschle DNI Legislation Tracks Feinstein and Graham

Harman Would Establish a DNI

Harman Enhances DNI Budget-Related Responsibilities

Harman Would Strengthen DNI Budget and Personnel-Related Authorities

Harman Would Strengthen other Personnel Authorities

Goss Legislation Would Not Establish DNI, but Instead Strengthen DCI

Goss Would Appropriate NFIP Funds Directly to the DCI

Goss Would Strengthen DCI Budget-Related Responsibilities

Goss Would Enhance DCI Budget-Related Authorities

Goss Would Strengthen DCI Reprogramming Authorities

Goss Would Strengthen DCI Budget and Personnel Transfer Authorities

Goss Would Strengthen DCI Personnel Authorities

Goss Would Eliminate Restriction of DCI Control over Internal Security Functions

ARGUMENTS OFFERED IN FAVOR OF ESTABLISHING A DNI

ARGUMENTS OFFERED IN OPPOSITION TO ESTABLISHING A DNI

HISTORY OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO CENTRALIZE AND STRENGTHEN IC LEADERSHIP

Second Hoover Commission, 1955

The Schlesinger Report, 1971

Murphy Commission, 1975

Church Committee, 1976

Pike Committee, 1976

Clifford/Cline Proposals, 1976

Charter Legislation, 1978

Executive Branch Orders, 1976-1981

Boren-Mccurdy, 1992

Aspin-Brown Commission, 1996

Specter/Combest, 1996

Scowcroft Commission, 2001

The Joint Inquiry into September 11 Terrorist Attacks

The 9/11 Commission

APPENDIX 1. DNI LEGISLATION COMPARED TO CURRENT LAW

Chapter 7 GENERAL MANAGEMENT LAWS AND THE 9/11 COMMISSION'S PROPOSED OFFICE OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR (NID) AND NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM CENTER (NCTC)*

Legislation to Restructure the Intelligence Community

NID AND NCTC AND THE COVERAGE OF GENERAL MANAGEMENT LAWS.

General Management Laws

Table Showing Coverage of Laws

Table Structure and Contents

Summary of Findings

Within the EOP

Independent Entities

Considerations Regarding Table Contents

"Coverage" Versus "Application" of the Laws

Coverage Sometimes Unclear

Exemptions from Coverage

Certain Provisions can Affect Coverage

CONGRESS COULD INDICATE WHETHER MANAGEMENT LAWS COVER NID AND NCTC

Amending the Management Laws

Identification of Management Laws in Statute Creating NID/NCTC

Evaluating Options: Standardization vs. Customization

Chapter 8 THE ICT'S ACCEPTANCE: ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK AND EMPIRICAL EXAMPLE

1. INTRODUCTION

2. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

3. CONCEPTUAL MODEL

3.1. The Impact of ICTs Acceptance

3.2. Motivational Factors

3.2.1. The Perceived Ease of Use

3.2.2. The Perceived Usefulness

3.2.3. The Perceived Enjoyment

3.2.4. The Social Pressure

3.3. Antecedents Factors

3.3.1. The Individual Level

The Gender

The Age

The Education

3.3.2. The Organizational Level

4. METHODOLOGY

4.1. The Sample

4.2. The Survey Structure

4.2.1. The Antecedents

4.2.2. The Motivator Factors

4.2.3. Acceptance

4.2.4. Personal development

4.3. Data Analysis

5. DISCUSSION

5.1. Factors Affecting Attitudes toward ICTs Acceptance

Results on Perceived Ease of Use

Results on Perceived Usefulness

Results on Perceived Enjoyment

Results on Social Pressure

5.2. Factors Affecting ICTs Acceptance

Results on Gender

Results on Age

Results on Education (Level and Discipline)

Chapter 9 PRIVACY: GOVERNMENT USE OF DATA FROM INFORMATION RESELLERS COULD INCLUDE BETTER PROTECTIONS*

WHY GAO DID THIS STUDY

WHAT GAO RECOMMENDS

WHAT GAO FOUND

ABBREVIATIONS.

Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee

RESULTS IN BRIEF

Federal Laws and Guidance Govern Use of Personal Information in Federal Agencies

The Fair Information Practices Are Widely Agreed to Be Key Principles for Privacy Protection

Agencies Used Governmentwide Contracts to Obtain Personal Information from Information Resellers for a Variety of Purposes

DOJ and DHS Used Information Resellers Primarily for Law Enforcement and Counterterrorism

SSA and State Used Information Resellers Primarily for Fraud Prevention and Detection

Agencies Lacked Policies on Use of Reseller Data, and Practices Do Not Consistently Reflect the Fair Information Practices

Limitations in the Applicability of the Privacy Act and Ambiguities in OMB Guidance Contributed to an Uneven Adherence to the Purpose Specification, Openness, and Individual Participation Principles

Privacy Impact Assessments Could Address Openness and Purpose Specification Principles but often Were not Conducted

Agencies Often Did Not Have Practices in Place to Ensure Accountability for Proper Handling of Information Reseller Data

Not All Agencies Have Taken Steps to Address Our Recommendations

Privacy Provisions of the Proposed Federal Agency Data Protection Act Are Consistent with Our Recommendations

Chapter 10 INTERNET AND COMPUTER-MEDIATED TECHNOLOGIES AS NEW TOOLS IN THE STUDY OF SHYNESS: A REVIEW OF RECENT SURVEY- AND LABORATORY-BASED STUDIES

SHYNESS AND SOCIAL COMMUNICATIVE BEHAVIOUR

THE USE OF THE INTERNET AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES AS NEW TOOLS TO STUDY SHYNESS: RECENT SURVEY AND LABORATORY-BASED STUDIES

SHYNESS AND THE INTERNET: SURVEY STUDIES

SHYNESS AND THE INTERNET: LABORATORY STUDIES

CONCLUSIONS, IMPLICATIONS, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

REFERENCES.

Chapter 11 ONLINE BUT OFF-BALANCE: GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HIGH SCHOOL INTERNET COVERAGE.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61470-794-4

OCLC:

761307709