CSIT 220: The Week beginning Aug. 30

• Reading: Chapters 2 and 4 in Computer Networks and Internets (Comer)

• Homework:
  • Run ping for one of your favorite site's (other than www.lasalle.edu). Copy and paste it into a Word or Notepad document.
  • Run tracert for it. Copy and paste it into the same file.
  • Run ipconfig using one of the options. Copy and paste it into the same file.
  • Define the term portal. How is it distinct from a website?
  • Read one of the following articles and write a paragraph summarizing it.
    • Tech workers stay put as economy perks up
    • Exhibit Features Viruses as Art
    • A proactive approach to security
    • Internet2: 2004 and beyond

Due Sept. 7

Thursday:
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