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Cloud computing and open source are used increasingly to help computer users to improve the system of working and increase accessibility, of course with the help of internet. In a computer, we are allowed to save our data and information for future use in the hard disc. Cloud computing also goes this with the use of internet. One example is Flickr. It applies cloud computing and provides service to the computer users. It acts as hardware to store images and allows us to access at any time and any place. We do not have to send to others when they need the images. Simply, we can share these images in Flickr on the internet, and they will get it. It also provides security for the users as it helps keep the data in the internet. Thus, this ensures extra security for the data, not afraid of losing them. Open source enables the convenience to update and create information pass around freely. It helps to distribute and develop the software. An internet user needs to be someone who knows how to deal with software can change the source code and create something of their own, to their own benefit. The source code is edited and allows people to join and manage the system. They both allow accessibility and convenience for users to improve their system of working. The difference is the amount of space needed for the program. For cloud computing, it enable large amount of space on the internet for people to use but for open source it contains space in your hard drive. Cloud computing also allows data security but for open source, it lacks technical support whereby there are vandals during the development which also concern the security issues. Both help to reduce costs as they can be used freely. In open source, it is software thus there is no storage involved, unlike cloud computing there is large amount of space for data. Both are flexible for both computer users and IT technicians as one can allow changes in the source code and the other making changes in the internet anytime. Both are also highly automated, as updating the software instantly. These also increase the mobility, having to access information wherever they are.
 * CLOUD COMPUTING AND OPEN SOURCE**

SINGAPORE ON THE GO There are 5 categories regarding Singapore. Singapore website: [|www.stb.gov.sg]  In each category, recommendations are given to provide a variety for the targeted group. Based on the long tail theory, this are a group of young people aged 21-25 who have interest in Singapore and are seeking for unique and adventurous activities that allows them to be involved with the community. They are always on the internet, thus promoting it through this ‘green’ way. Flash is used to display the information in the website. When the mouse rolls over the leaf of orchid, the leaf will open and show the visual library of each category. METATAGS Fun Singapore, songs Singapore, adventure Singapore 1)  Songs Videos are incorporated into the website using podcasts to display the music videos made by the Singapore artistes. These songs are considered pop songs which are used in National Day. Attracting the young people, links to download the songs are available. Example of songs:  [] 2)  Food centres Emphasizing on the community food centres that young people always go for supper. Using Web2 methods, internet gadgets like the animated slideshows are produced to show Singapore’s delicacies that are well-known and delicious. another method is to have links to facebook of Singapore's cuisine, whereby the young people can view the reviews about the food and the recommendations by other tourists. 3)  Outward bound Virtual tours are used to show them what an outward bound is as not all have seen that before. As there are only a few outward bound places in Singapore, links to their websites are given. Example of outward bound: [] 4)  Pubs and bar QR codes can be used when the young people can read this code using their camera phone. This code will include discounts offered by the pubs and bar. 5)  Botanic garden An avatar is used to introduce the place. In the real world setting, the avatar walks around the garden showing different types of attractions. It can be game whereby the person can create its own avatar and goes around the garden to collect coins. Can be interactive and at the same time, showing the beauty of the place. To see its environment: []
 * COUNTRY PORTAL**
 * 1) songs
 * 2) food centres
 * 3) outward bound
 * 4) pubs and bars
 * 5) botanic garden

Today's class exercise was a group project to find out the different digital marketing used in Marriott Hotels corporate website. It was interesting to know that there are many components in a website, knowing their terms. Everyone had to explore and understand the website and at the same time, recapping the lessons taught in class with the help of lesson slides. Finding out the different terms in digital marketing from metatags, Google Adsense and Adword to web2 marketing. In the Marriott website, there is indicators for "e" system which they use online reservation, allowing the customers to book hotels conveniently.

The group had explored the different types of digital marketing together when one of us help to put up the powerpoint slides. We had difficulties finding Google Adsense and Adword in the websites, this in the end we conclude that they are not available in their website. There are also lots of linkings from Marriott to other companies such as Hertz - to rent a car and can allow the guests to shop online for the hotel products. In the website, there is minimal adobe flash being used. The hotel can maximise the use of the website with flash to attract target markets attention and maybe on the other hand to keep up with the trends. The hotel uses Flickr to post their photos of the events being held and the different hotels' destinations. Maybe to improve it, they can seperate the staff events photos from the destinations photos so that target markets will not get bored of it.

The online shopping website that I have found is American Eagle, [|www.ae.com] which sells clothing, bags and accessories. I am interested to buy bags which this website has a variety of it and also it has clearance sale going on which makes it more worth it to buy, compared to buying in the store. Upon clicking the chosen bag that I like, it is being added to the shopping bag. Before that, there are a range of colours that need to be chosen.
 * __Week 11 - eCommerce__**

In the shopping bag page, I can select the quantity of the product and there is a section for discount code. This is when regular customers receive the discount code via email and enter it when purchasing. This can be considered as a security code meant for only customers. And when I proceed in buying, the billing information appears. From here, i enter my personal details and credit card information. The payments accepted are in visa, mastercard, paypal and american express. The costs incurred are the delivery charges and the exchange rates differences. It is very safe to shop in this website as it has security codes when paying by credit cards. But in terms of personal information, the AE website has reserve the right to share this information to a third party which sometimes can be unsafe. In terms of monetary, it is safe as methods such as paypal is recognised and systematic.

Comparing this website with eBay, it has similar purchasing procedures as AE. It also pays attention to account security which can prevent others from stealing it and also encourges buying online with the help of paypal. And it shows the procedures of buying safely online clearly, without hidden information. This can ensure the buyer to purchase at ease and can enable additional guarantee. It also shows detailed information on the policy.

Both websites uses the common mobile payment system, PayPal. It is safer and easier to make payments online, enable business to send and receive money. Major credit cards, debit cards and bank transfer can be accepted. In addition, it has advanced fraud prevention system to ensure customers of tight security.