Tools for using the Web
The study notes provided a list of suggested programs and tools that may be useful in researching the assignment.
As I had previously downloaded most of them, such as Windows Media Player, Real Player, Quicktime, Adobe Reader, I decided to download a few of the tools I had not previously used:
- Copernic Meta for PC
- Page Sucker
Copernic searches multiple databases and search engines for the requested information. This tool will definitely come in handy for assignment research.
Page Sucker is an interesting tool. It is a Java program that allows you to download web pages to your hard drive for viewing off-line. There could possibly be breaches of copyright with this program, as the original authors may not have give permission to download their material.
If I was to design and publish a web site, I would certainly have second thoughts about allowing users to be able to download my web pages (including my code) without my consent. This would be particular concerning if I had published original research material or have developed new code. One could consider such a tool in the same way as a site such as Napster that allows you to download music content without seeking the authors consent.
