Blown to Bits: Chapter 6

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1. Why should all Internet users be aware of copyrighted material?
Usually everything on the internet is copyrighted. People can sue others for using
copyrighted items without permission, which can lead to huge fines and damages.
2. What is a GB? How many bytes are in GB?
A GB is a gigabyte. 1 GB = 1000000000000 bytes
3. What is the NET Act and what is its significance in the history of copyright?
The Theft (NET) Act was passed in 1997 and said that anyone making an
unauthorized copy of copyrighted material was at fault and could face a year in prison.
4. What is a peer-to-peer architecture? Provide an example of at least one
well-known peer-to-peer network.
A peer-to-peer architecture is a system where computers communicate through
a central directory to find files. Napsters use this networking.
5. What is the DMCA and why is it significant to copyright?
6. What are Open Access and Creative Commons? How have they impacted
the sharing of digital information?
Free Response Questions

7. Before reading this chapter, were you aware of copyright infringement?
When you put digital content (e.g. images, videos) in your apps, where did
you get it from  Is it possible that you violated any copyright terms?
8. In your opinion, are YouTube users violating copyright terms when they
make lyric videos? Why or why not?
9. In your opinion, are computers that use DRAM violating copyright terms?
Why or why not?
10. Select one of the technical innovations described in the chapter and
write an explanation of the technical details of this innovation. Try to use
terms that someone unfamiliar with the innovation would understand.

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