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Question 2: Write down all the topics of the class presentations and a brief description.

Social Networks- main social networks[Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Hi5], statistics [number of users] reasons why social networks have grown throughout time and their uses around the world. Risks of social networks for example its' very easy too contact anyone, (friends and family), or someone you dont know. The main risk is posting personal info and being exposed to real life kidnaps or robbing. Also the misuse of them, photos, etc. How there's a social network for almost every type of person.

Linux- the differences between Linux and Windows, how does Linux works, and why is it more appropriate to use for some people [example in Adolfo's netbook] Some of the Linux versions are explained [Ubuntu mainly].Linux is at some point like a home page were you can make more things that with others, you can save things decorate the way you like it, it has easy configuration, etc.

Touch Screens- the mechanical background, how the screen reacts with your touch,what advantages this new type of screen has, and what electronic devices use this type of screens [cellphones, iPods, TV, etc] some disadvantages are they get dirty very quick, very sensitive to the sun (they could melt) and only apple has been able to make them remarkable efficient, wile others tend to have some problems and they get stuck.

Alienware- Background information, examples of electronic devices [pictures mainly], and if it is very known or famous. Their main uses [Gaming] and the specifications of the hardware these computers uses. It is used with "pacific" frequency, it is not used a lot but enough, because it full fields your necessities regarding its use.

Smart Phones - The main difference between normal mobile phones and Smart Phones [Nokia cheap phones compared to Iphones/Balckberries] The advantages of having a smart phone. Their pros and cons, and good reasons of why a person should have a smart phone. From this smart phones you are now able to access your social pages, mentioned before, and use them even for work, their mobility and size makes it easy to be used anywhere. They have some shared characteristics with computers, even though they have less space to safe pages and huge amount of information compared to computers.