April 22, 2008 Archives

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Baio

Blogger Andy Baio raises numerous technological, cultural, and ethical questions. First, take a look at how I introduce the subject on my blog, then post your agenda item responding to Baio's entry:

From an anonymous source close to the company, I've found myself in possession of the "Infocom Drive" -- a complete backup of Infocom's shared network drive from 1989. This is one of the most amazing archives I've ever seen, a treasure chest documenting the rise and fall of the legendary interactive fiction game company. Among the assets included: design documents, email archives, employee phone numbers, sales figures, internal meeting notes, corporate newsletters, and the source code and game files for every released and unreleased game Infocom made.

For obvious reasons, I can't share the whole Infocom Drive. But I have to share some of the best parts. It's just too good.

In-class Activity

Paper 2: Thesis / Blueprint

Come to class ready to discuss your thesis statement and a blueprint for the rest of your paper.  Feel free to use this space to coordinate peer-reviews. You are also welcome to e-mail me.

See the instructions for the April 17 thesis assignment for more about Paper 2.
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Kirschenbaum (Finish)

Please write two agenda items.

Update, Apr 19: On his Mechanisms blog, Kirschenbaum issued an invitation to SHU students who have questions for him. I invite you to take him up on his offer, and post your agenda items on his book blog (if you wish).

Recent Comments

Leslie Rodriguez on Paper 2: Thesis / Blueprint: Any help that you guys can give as far as feedback
ChrisU on Kirschenbaum (Finish): "An electronic document is literally created anew
Kayla Sawyer on Doctorow (82-206): "You friend here tells me your systems have been o
Jeremy Barrick on Kirschenbaum (Finish): "The fundamental problem of communication is that
Jeremy Barrick on Paper 2: Thesis / Blueprint: I am definitely interested in what he has to say,
Leslie Rodriguez on Baio: My responses to Baio. http://blogs.setonhill.edu/L
Stormy on Paper 2: Thesis / Blueprint: So in the shower just now (best place for thinking
ChrisU on Baio: "From an anonymous source close to the company, I'
David Cristello on Kirschenbaum (Finish): http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DavidCristello/2008/04/
David Cristello on Baio: http://blogs.setonhill.edu/DavidCristello/2008/04/
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