Re: CS-234 Discussion

root <root@255.255.255.255> wrote:

CS234 <cs234@lhmerino.dont-email.me> wrote:

This thread is intended for the students of CS-234: Technologies for democratic society
 
How does Usenet fit into the vision presented by Licklider and Taylor in
"The Computer as a Communication Device"?
 
Reflect on:
- Which aspects of their vision are realized through Usenet?
- What aspects have evolved differently from what they imagined?
 
Feel free to respond to comments made by your classmates as well.

 
Ismail Hammami <ismail.eternal-september.org>

Hi, Usenet embodies Licklider and Taylor's vision by promoting decentralized communication and facilitating
global interaction through text-based discussions. Their concept of computers as information-sharing tools
is reflected in Usenet’s newsgroups, where users collaborate and exchange knowledge on diverse topics.
However, they envisioned a more user-friendly and cohesive system, while Usenet's interface can be complex and
outdated, making it less accessible for casual users. Furthermore, their idea of seamless multimedia communication
has diverged, as Usenet primarily supports text and binary files whereas modern platforms focus on rich multimedia
content and more intuitive user interfaces.