Abstract
This paper presents a detailed examination of a product that can be found on the website www.openCD.org. The paper explores the website and products that it offers, and argues that it and other sites like it can have a potentially negative impact on the software industry. The paper states that the concept of open source software cannot be stopped because it is not doing anything illegal however, it opens the door for illegal activities in the quest to improve the programs. The paper concludes that open source software industry and sites such as OpenCD need to be regulated and monitored for the good of the computer industry and those who use it.

Outline:
Introduction
The Site

From the Paper
"For one to understand how the site can have a negative impact on the software industry one needs to have an understanding about the site and how it operates. OpenCD is a site that provides users with many different software options free of charge. Their site states that is holds a collection of high quality software that it will provide anyone interested free of charge. It refers to its products as open source software, which "harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process. The promise of open source is better quality, higher reliability, more flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in."

Tags:negative, financial, issue, illegal, activities, interfaces

Abstract
What is the difference between a MP3 player and a portable CD player? Music is definitely important to most people. Music lovers will love the new MP3 compared to a CD player. This paper compares and contrasts the similarities and differences between MP3 players and portable CD players and shows that MP3 players have many advantages compared to a portable CD player.

From the Paper
"Would it be fun to carry popular music in a shirt pocket? Perhaps carry the music as a necklace playing rap songs? Most people enjoy music and enjoy having it with them as they work during the day or in the evening when they choose to relax. Teenagers enjoy listening to music while they do their homework or when they walk to a friend's house. Music is definitely important to most people. Music lovers will love the new MP3 compared to a CD player. Comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences between MP3 players and portable CD players will show that MP3 players have many advantages compared to a portable CD player. Comparing the size of a MP3 player and a portable CD player will show how easy it is to carry a MP3 player compared to the CD player."

Tags:mp3players, cdplayers, comparison

Abstract
This paper explains that, on "Disney Songs the Satchmo Way", Louis Armstrong re-interprets the music of very familiar songs associated with Disney by adding a jazz flair to each song resulting in a more enjoyable sound than in their original format. The author points out that the new style actually makes the songs a much mellower flavor, which flows along nicely instead of being choppy in places as in the original Disney style. The paper analyzes the songs "Chim Chim Cher-ee", "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo", "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and "When You Wish upon a Star", all of which definitely have that New Orleans flavor with trumpets, trombones and various brass instruments playing Disney tunes.

From the Paper
"Another aspect that struck me was my attitude towards the kind of songs being performed. I had always thought of these tunes as children's songs, just funny, cartoon type lyrics and music. The way, in which these tunes were performed by Louis Armstrong, I could actually see some of them making it onto the charts. Even though they are suppose to be fun songs, the new format somehow gave them a little more seriousness. "

Tags:recommend, soothing, re-interprets, brass, children's

Abstract
The paper explains how DVD emerged in the information age as an exciting entertainment medium of versatile functionality with high quality motion picture. However, DVD has taken on new meaning with ?writable? capability. The paper shows that, today, users can record television shows or home movies on DVD and even play these DVDs on home DVD players or on DVD-ROM drives. The discs used are called DVD Recordable (DVD-R) and DVD Rewritable (DVD/RW).
The paper examines the variety of usages recordable and rewritable DVDs provide businesses and organizations, such as data storage and multimedia capabilities.

From the Paper
"Due to its cost-efficiency, 100-year data life, constant data stream, and broad compatibility, DVD-R offers users a beneficial solution to long-term data storage and the creation of digital media discs that can be viewed both in the office and on the couch. DVD-R discs are now mainstream and produced by large manufacturers, including Pioneer, Mitsui, Maxell, Verbatim, Memorex, and TDK."

Tags:discs, media, CD-R, Forum, bit, buckets

Abstract
This paper examines the ways in which the CD, "The Eminem Show", was created, packaged and released as a means of understanding the social and artistic context of the album.

From the Paper
"Compact discs are so much a part of our everyday world that we rarely stop to think about the process of how they come into being. They appear to have sprung forth ready made like Athena being born in her armor from the head of Zeus. But of course CDs are made .."

Tags:music, rap, hiphop, Eminem, CD, album

Abstract
Teaching students with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is challenging and when coupled with Conduct Disorder (CD), the added dimension of complexity can be extremely stressful. So, it is needful to be sensitized to the problems of those who manifest multiple developmental disorders and to have strategies for identifying them for the purpose of early intervention.

From the Paper
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorderand Conduct Disorder: Identification and Intervention for Special Education Teaching students with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is challenging and when coupled with Conduct Disorder (CD), the added dimension of complexity can be extremely stressful. A'A So, it is needful to be sensitized to the problems of those who manifest multiple developmental disorders and to have strategies for identifying them for the purpose of early intervention. Though ADHD and CD have symptoms that are associated, it is essential to note that the each disorder has explicit and distinct symptoms for

Tags:special, education, adhd, cd

Abstract
This paper presents a report on the CD recording, "Complete Lute Works, Vol. 1". The paper describes the performer of the lute on the recording, how the tracks on the CD are setup, the degree of authenticity of the music and what the writer has learned from listening to the CD.

From the Paper
"Because my previous exposure to early music before this class was non-existent and that the only early music I have heard in class is mostly chant, this recording is very refreshing and brings a new perspective on early music to me. By using the lute, this recording deepened my understanding of early music by integrating a group of familiar instruments into a genre that I was relatively unfamiliar with. Through the instrumentation and performance of the lute, I now understand that chant was not the only genre of early music."

Tags:guitar, bass, melody, tracks, authenticity

Abstract
This paper analyzes and describes a CD recording performed by The Tallis Scholars and directed by Peter Phillips entitled, "Christmas Carols and Motets". The paper describes the sections that the CD has been divided into and explains how the CD has furthered his understanding of early Western music.

From the Paper
"In the renaissance motets section, there are four settings of Ave Maria: for four voices by Josquin des Pres, for seven voices by Philippe Verdelot, for four voices by Victoria, and for double choir by Victoria. From Grove Music Online it states that, "One of the most important forms of polyphonic music from about 1220 to 1750. No single set of characteristics serves to define it generally, except in particular historical or regional contexts. It originated as a liturgical trope but soon developed into the pre-eminent form of secular art music during the late Middle Ages."

Tags:chorales, polyphonic, renaissance, texts, voice

Abstract
This paper describes the band Linkin Park, which started out as an edgy alternative rebel band successfully blending rap, traditional classic rock, and electronica. The writer provides a biography and an overview of their rise to fame and their albums prior to "Minutes to Midnight." The success of this latest album is due to their pursuit of a deeper level of musicality, collaboration, and mass appeal, which included using more instruments, such as acoustic guitars and banjos. The paper concludes that this new departure shows the artistic development of the band and that Linkin Park fans can look forward to a wide range of albums in the years to come.

Outline:
Linkin Park Biography
Why This CD Was So Successful
Reflection on the CD and the Group as a Whole

From the Paper
"Like many LA bands, they began their rise through the positive response and crowds that they brought to their shows at the Whiskey on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. Their status as local favorite did not immediately translate into a contract, because their sound was too new and different--a rock band with a DJ and a rapping lead singer. Zomba Music's Jeff Blue signed Linkin Park to Warner Bros. after the band had been turned down for contracts three times in late 1999. Their first album was called Hybrid Theory, released in fall 2000, when they found their niche by opening for fellow alternative acts such as the Deftones, the Roots, Aphex Twin, and Nine Inch Nails."

Tags:genre, song, talent, melodic, musician, innovative, fan, artist, classical

Abstract
This paper investigates the promotional messages used by Dell Computers and describes how these messages are conveyed. In addition, it analyzes how the messages work to position Dell's products to appeal to its target audience. Lastly, this paper identifies where the products are in its product life cycle and how this life cycle stage affects pricing strategies for Dell.

Paper Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Promotional Messages Used by Dell
Dell Products, Life Cycle Position and Pricing Strategies
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"Computers and computer peripherals are the lifeblood of Dell Computers. For this reason, they are also the primary thrust of their marketing efforts. Dell's computers are in the maturity phase of the product life cycle. They are under intense competition from direct to consumer manufacturers, such as Gateway. For this reason, their pricing strategy is to offer comparable products at the price point or slightly lower than their competitors. At this stage, very little differentiation, in actual product, occurs, as the computers are built with similar, if not the same, components."

Tags:Gateway, multimedia, CD-RW, advertising