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Using Information Technology Intro: A Practical Introduction to Computers and Communications, 5/e
Stacey Sawyer
Brian K. Williams
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Networks & Communications: The "New Story" in Computing

Knowledge in Action



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Interview an acquaintance who telecommutes to his or her job at least part of the time. Ask this person for a list of advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting. Do you think you would like telecommuting? Why or why not?
2

Use the WWW to research the utilization of Global Positioning Systems (GPSes) in new automobiles. How many models offer a GPS now as opposed to five years ago? How popular are these systems with consumers? Are “after-market” GPS systems available for cars which do not come equipped with them? Write up a one-page report summarizing your findings.




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