1. Virtual Communication
1.1. Computing & Internet
1.2. complex social relations
1.2.1. peer groups
1.2.2. inter-generations
1.3. individual
1.3.1. can communicate anonymously behind a pseudonym
1.3.1.1. have several pseudonyms several personalities
1.4. question of multiple identities on the Internet
1.5. different lives can be lived out simultaneously
2. Digital Network & Interactive Deployment
2.1. intranet & network data communications correspond to a more interactive mode computing.
2.2. intranet was used to automate existing work processes
2.3. information searches on request or simple administrative procedures
2.4. development in phases
2.5. computerized workflow has not undermined the division of work
2.6. revolution in the organization of work generated by digital networks
3. Technology Transformation
3.1. Electronics & basic technologies(digitization)
3.2. Machines determine work organization
3.3. Relationship between effects of machine and their uses/choices by designers.
3.4. RCA Videodisk = Failure
3.5. Innovation require strong connections (allies)
3.5.1. Eg France Telecom
3.5.2. Other European followed the same scheme
3.6. Path dependancy
3.6.1. IBM
3.6.2. Internet
3.7. computing as a means of communication.
3.7.1. computing should be made available to all
3.8. Technological imagination
3.8.1. microcomputer
3.8.2. hackers’ activity
3.9. Representation
3.9.1. Micro-processing & computing technology
4. 1st Generation of Machines
4.1. 19th century communication tools
4.1.1. telegraph
4.1.1.1. stock market
4.1.2. railway companies use telegraph
4.1.3. writing
4.1.3.1. reserved for communications outside the area
4.1.3.2. handbooks, circular letters, sales manuals
4.1.3.3. written instructions
4.1.3.4. tools
4.1.3.4.1. typewriter
4.1.3.4.2. roneo machine
4.1.3.4.3. calculator
4.1.3.4.4. furniture to file & store documents
4.2. Computing
4.2.1. database system like IMS (Information Management System)
4.2.2. computer specialists in firms.
4.3. Data telecommunications
4.4. microcomputing
4.4.1. first users
4.4.1.1. mastered the new technology
4.4.1.2. capable of using it to improve their own productivity.
4.4.2. opposition
4.4.2.1. data processing divisions
4.4.2.2. middle management