Abstract
The paper refers to critical media sources and some laws regarding the threat posed by digitalization to corporate recording interests. The paper provides a commentary on the overall phenomenon of digitalization as it stands to alter consciousness and what we understand by copyright, by laws involving special ownership and the very nature of reality. The paper notes the failure to distinguish between digitalization and its more cultural, thematic result in the digitalization that is such a threat to recording industry sovereignty.

From the Paper
"Digitalization presents a number of considerations that affect the whole business of media and communication, as they have generated corporate wealth for a half-century or so. Moreover, digitalization may indicate a permanent shift in how cultural products are understood, our consciousness of what is accessible and our sense of entitlement, property and laws governing these concepts. Corporations are losing control of recorded products over which they once enjoyed monopoly and forcing new ventures of unknown success. Indeed, interests whose products are threatened by digitalization are proving to be poor sports, wanting capitalist activities protected by public and legal intervention."

Tags:digitalization, recording, legal

Abstract
This paper addresses digitalization as a phenomenon evoking a capitalist response. The paper takes a broader view of the Internet once hailed as a promoter of individual rights of communication. The paper notes the usual argument of RE Adorno/Marx et al, on cybertechnology as co-opted, in the end, by corporate capitalist agenda. The paper includes a case of a corporate response to digitalization and the loss of monopoly, the expectation of legal/state support that is in keeping with British Marxist position on capitalism, law and society. The paper includes various references.

From the Paper
"The rise of cyber-technology produced much optimism to do with the prospect of the global citizen, a classless entity, in a world no longer as bound by capitalism's demarcations. However, the example of digitalization and its repercussions indicates that some patterns remain remarkably similar, in mere changes to a global business of media and communication, to generate corporate wealth, through the last century. The advent of digitalization was alarming to corporate interests expecting monopolies to continue (Dyer-Witherford, 1999). Adjustments, nonetheless, do reinforce capitalism as shown in this paper's discussion of the American recording industry."

Tags:digitalization, internet, capitalism

Abstract
This paper explains that, in spite of the usefulness and potential of the digital imaging process in hospital radiology departments, the cost of the equipment it requires has stopped digital imaging in hospital radiology departments from progressing and growing as fast as was hoped. The paper also explains that the slow progression towards digital imagery does not mean that the importance for the future that the technology holds should be discounted. The paper then discusses the two main types of digital imaging systems as they relate to hospital radiology departments and concludes with a discussion of image quality and its significance. A copy of the source documents used are also appended to the paper.

Table of Contents
The Evolution of Digital Imaging
Computed Radiography (CR)
Digital Radiography (DR)
Image Quality

From the Paper
"Digital imaging in hospital radiology departments came about for several reasons. The most important of these, however, was the idea that the digital images could be viewed by any authorized person at any time, thus making it much easier and faster for those that needed to see them to have access to these images (Gillespie, 1999). These digital images eliminate the need for films and film libraries, thus freeing up space, as well. However, there are still problems with this issue that have stopped digital imaging in hospital radiology departments from progressing and growing as fast as was hoped. The major concern for these departments is the cost that is incurred when it comes to the digital imaging equipment, which is much more expensive than the older methods that were previously used to take x-rays and perform other functions (Gillespie, 1999)."

Tags:medical, practice, computed, radiography, digital, density, high-quality, radiographers

Abstract
This paper provides a history of digital recording technology, from the advent of digital technologies in the late 1960s to the development of modern digital recording technologies like CDs, DVDs, MP3 files and others. The benefits of this transition from analog to digital technologies are provided.

From the Paper
"In 'Getting into Digital Recording' Paul D Lehrman asserts Digital recording had revolutionized the world of audio in the last decade and a half. Just about any recorded music you hear today has existed in a digital format somewhere along the way. Despite the ubiquitous nature of digital recording technologies their history is relatively recent. Until the sixties all recording technology relied on a physical analog. Formerly only motion picture studios or large recording studios could afford digital recording."

Tags:audio, music industry, downloads, transfers, DAW, DAT, sonic, physics, fidelity, computers, analog, digital

Abstract
This paper argues that digital cameras are better than analogue cameras. Specifically, it discusses the history of digital photography, its utility in matters such as record-keeping and crime-fighting, and some noteworthy instances of digital photography producing impressive and compelling works. Finally, the author states the various reasons why it may be said that digital black and white photography is better than analog black and white photography.

From the Paper
"The following paper will argue that digital cameras are, indeed, better than analogue cameras. Specifically, the next several pages will look briefly at the history of digital photography, at its utility in matters such as record-keeping and crime-fighting, at some noteworthy instances of digital photography producing impressive and compelling works, and, finally, I will look at all of the various reasons why it may be said that digital black and white photography is better than analog black and white photography - most because, as it turns out, digital photography (while certainly not perfect) simply provides more options for the creative..."

Tags:digital, black, white

Abstract
The topic of this study is the digitization of photography and its impact on arts institution administration. The writer discusses that there are several avenues to be explored when assessing the impact of digitization, from the purely technical to the purely artistic. Within the exploration of these areas of interest, the writer maintains that an assessment may be constructed regarding what changes, for good or ill, might be caused by an increasingly expanding digital photography universe and not least because of the sudden and almost total accessibility of virtually everyone to digital photography equipment. The writer claims that this will undoubtedly change the photography world; whether it will cause a greater or lesser interest in the work of photographic artists has yet to be seen. The writer concludes that in either case, however, the process is likely to cause significant change in art administration.

Table of Contents:
Statement of the Topic
Objectives of Research
Design and Methodology
Sampling
Timeline
Justification

From the Paper
"Because photographic digitization depends on developments in information technology, an assessment of Moore's Law on the changes in photography and resulting changes in arts administration is required. Moore's Law, developed by Gordon Moore a generation ago, when computing was in its relative infancy, proposes that "the performance for a given price of microprocessors doubles every 18 months...." At the time, Herman said that process continued unabated; it is conceivable that the doubling of capacity is even quicker by now.
In any case, because of this, planning for 'cutting edge' shows would become more and more demanding; in fact, it will become more and more incumbent upon arts administrators to keep breast of changes in digital photography, and perhaps even to anticipate them. This changes the administration role from a relatively passive to quite an active role."

Tags:digital, equipment, artists, computing

Abstract
This paper defines digital radiography as a branch of radiography which converts X-ray images to electronic data which can then be viewed and read by radiologists on a monitor. The writer stresses the convenience of being able to store digital radiographic images on computer discs. This paper details the various uses and advantages of digital radiography including the fact that this particular method is quicker and far more accurate than the previous practice of producing x-ray images. This paper discusses the differences between computed radiography and digital direct radiography while also delving into the pros and cons of both radiographic methods.

From the Paper
"The 'Direct Digital Radiography' System provides options for the transition to digital technology. This system offers the highest quality images that are available in DR today. Developed only in recent years, the system can be used across a large number of potential applications. The advantages of the system are that it consists of two types of detectors, one direct and the other, indirect. In the setup for its imaging, indirect sensors convert x-rays into light, and then convert that into electronic signals. The images depend on both signal profiles as well as on image resolution. The system relies on a scintillation method, wherein x-ray energy may be converted into light, and this light can then be converted into electronic signals by thin-film diodes."

Tags:computer, digital, technology, radiology, x-ray, film

Abstract
This paper explains how scanners can transfer text and pictures into digital form for manipulation and storage. The author points out that digital imagining allows storage in a smaller area. The paper relates that digital imagining manipulates information into a different format for use in desktop publishing of company documents and similar uses.

From the Paper
"Digital imaging has a wide variety of uses today, serving as a new means of photography, empowering office copiers, allowing for the transfer of images over long distances, and so on. Digital technology is computer technology translating information into a series of numbers, computer code that can be read and transformed back into the original form. Digital information can be text, sound, or pictures when translated, and in its digital form the information can be stored, retrieved, sent from one place to another, and altered, all with greater ease than changing the original material. Digital imaging in the workplace is found in office computers, copiers, fax machines, databases, and so on."

Tags:digital, imaging, workplace

Abstract
This paper explores the various aspects of digital painting enhancement from ethical concerns to techniques. The paper looks at how digital enhancement allows the artist to go beyond the limitations of the brush, bringing a new dimension to art. The paper contends digital enhancement should be considered as just another tool for the artist to use.

From the Paper
"Every time technology moves ahead, invading the world of art, we are presented with exciting new opportunities along with difficult challenges. Such is the case with the advent of digitally enhanced painting. Digital enhancement allows us to push the envelope, invent new forms of expression, add rich dimension to old forms and step into the refreshing world of the unexplored. Although digital enhancement is resisted by some people for what are probably excellent reasons, it is embraced by others for reasons just as laudable..."

Tags:digital, computer, painting, ethics, Adobe Photoshop

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses how the act of business transactions have changed due to the progress in technology. The writer examines the effect of digital signatures on e-commerce, including the need for digital signatures. In this paper, the writer explores how digital signatures work. The paper also discusses the outlook for the future. Further, the writer looks at the importance of identity in cyberspace.

From the Paper
"For thousands of years transactions between individuals were conducted face-to-face. There was little doubt about who the buyer or seller was and when cash was involved it was not necessary to know for certain who was whom. Indeed even in today's high-technology world, cash transactions still carry the greatest amount of anonymity since the funds are guaranteed. As credit became more and more common, it became necessary to ensure that the persons involved with commercial transactions had the authority to perform those transactions."

Tags:computer science, internet sales, e-commerce, digital signatures, cryptography, public keys