Posted on: Thursday, January 20, 2005
Don't get left behind as digital technology takes over
|
| • | Welcome to the world of modern digital life |
By Zenaida Serrano
Advertiser Staff Writer
Have you jumped on the digital technology bandwagon yet? Here's a chance to get clued in on what's out there, including the latest ways to entertain yourself, connect with the community, and even influence others on how to vote.
A series of talks sponsored by the University of Hawai'i has brought to our attention terms such as the blogosphere, podcasting and podcatching. What do these mean, you ask? Read on for more:
| Blogosphere | Meetup groups | Podcasting | Podcatching | |
| What is it? | "Blogs," as they've come to be known, are often personal commentaries posted on the Internet for anyone to read. | People who share a cause or interest and meet regularly, face to face. Meetup.com links people with common interests. | Podcasting (like "broadcasting") refers to sending digital audio for use on an iPod or other digital media player. | Lets you listen to what you want when you want by downloading programs onto your digital mp3 player. |
| Who's it best for? | From teens to CEOs, athletes to music aficionados, blogging is for people who want to express themselves, promote their interests or share ideas. | There are thousands of groups for stay-at-home moms, poker players, belly dancers, Star Trek fans, singles and more. | Anyone who has a program to share and wants to be a digital DJ. | For anyone who loves listening to Internet audio programming, but can't always listen to shows when they're scheduled. |
| How does it work? | The only software required to set up and maintain a weblog is the Web browser that comes with your Mac or PC. Blogs are hosted on the Internet free of charge through several sites. | Visit Meetup.com | Create Internet music or audio programs. There are more than 2,000 podcaster sites and thousands of audio files available. | Podcast recordings are available for download to your iPod or any digital audio media player. You can subscribe to programs that are refreshed frequently at no charge. |
| Sources: University of Hawai'i Outreach College/Pacific New Media, Gannett News Service and Wikipedia | ||||
