Chapter 2

Chapter 2

1. Interactive TV = Games, Voting(in simple ways), Interactive Shopping, Pay-To-View Movies, Sports Channels, News, Betting, Email, Booking Holidays

   • Advantages = The user is an active rather than a passive user of the system. A number of different activities can be carried out on one of the system. The pictures are of better quality. The viewer has a choice of languages.
   • Disadvantages = There can be arguments over witch to give inside a house hold. There is more reliance on a system which requires little or no exersise

2. Digital Photography is when photos are taken and recorded with out the need for photographic film.

   • Digital camera. Photos are taken then stored as digital files using a memory chip, so they can be downloaded dirctly to a computor

3. Social networking. There are many social networking sights. Useing them involves giving away your personal information

   • Advantages = The sites are usually free. They allow members to communicate with people who have similar ideas. The provide an easy way of showing off your photos. They provide a easy way to make friends online and keep in touch. Long-lost friends and family members can be traced
   • Disadvantages = People may not be who they say they are, and you should never give anybody personal information such as your name, address, email or telephone number. It is tempting to revile something, such as an embarising photo, at witch time you might think is funny but latter you may regret