What is CGI

A common Gateway Interface is a program that connects external applications with information servers. It allows information to be executed in real-time, enabling the end user to view dynamic information. CGI is a interface CGI script can be written in any programing language. For example, C/C++, Fortran, PERL, Visual Basic, AppleScript. A common site that uses CGI script is the Wikipedia site. It allows the user to request information then the user is sent back the information requested.

What is a favicon

A favicon is the small custom icon that appears next to the websites URL. The format you save the favicon in is the Windows Icon (ICO) format. In order to create the favicon you need to download a photoshop plug-in. To add a favicon to the page you need to place it in the same directory as your home page. The favicon will show up in the address bar as well as next to the bookmark. The favicon is one more way to ensure site branding.

What is RSS?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndications. It is currently used to keep users updated in an automatic manner when the content a site has been updated. This is especially useful for blogs, news, headlines, and podcasts. RSS would be good for keeping track of my fellow classmates blog. I can see how RSS would be especially useful for web designers, due to the constant developments in this field. An aggregator is the web applications that updates users of the RSS content.

Deep Packet Inspection

Deep Packet Inspection is when the we monitors go beyond the headers information and inspect the content of the packet. Deep Packet inspection also allows the ISP to monitor the amount of traffic that users are creating. This could be used to determine and scale the charges based on usage. CALEA is the Communication Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. The CALEA allows the for “wire taps” of Internet usage. The problem privacy advocates have with Deep Packet Inspection is that it allows the user to be monitored, flagged and reported on based on usage. Deep Packet Inspection has the ability to monitor thousands of users with minimal effort.

A cool site....part 2

I found this site on the http://bestwebgallery.com, which has a endless gallery of inspiration. While there are a plethora of cool sites in this gallery, I really like the look of the Jamie Oliver site, http://www.jamieoliver.com. I think they use a combination of CSS and Flash.

Can I get a resource? Blog #2 part 2

This site offers tutorials on a variety of topics, including illustrator and Dreamweaver. It also has some good information and sources for further resources. The site is http://www.tutorialized.com.

Can I get a resource? Blog #2

I found this site and I think it is awesome. The site is http://webdesignerwall.com. It highlights cool sites and talented people. It offers trends and tutorials, as well as, general news. It features screen shots of sites and is good for seeking inspiration. I personally find it motivating, as someday I aspire to design sites this visually interesting.