Bye Bye Flock

The Flock Team announced they will no longer release a new version of the browser. Bye-bye Flock, thank you for becoming our alternative web browser.

The Differences between JavaScript and Java

1.Java developed by Sun Microsystems and JavaScript developed by Netscape.
2.Java is an object-oriented programming language. It can be used to develop stand alone application, web application, or applet (mini application for web page). On the other hand JavaScript is smaller programming language. Some references even said that JavaScript is more appropriate to be called scripting language rather than programming language. JavaScript code commonly is injected into HTML code in order to provide levels of interactivity. JavaScript can provide functions or logical operations such as if..then, while..do, for, etc which can’t be tackled by flat HTML. JavaScript can’t be used for developing stand alone application.
3.Java's objects are class-based; JavaScript's objects are prototype-based.
4.JavaScript needs browser for running the code. On the other hand Java besides can be run in browser it also can be compiled and run in virtual machine
5.Java has static typing, JavaScript's typing is dynamic. It means a variable in JavaScript can hold an object of any type and cannot be restricted.

My Portfolios

Inspired by the way Romi Satrio Wahono arranged the company's logos to show his portfolios in http://romisatriawahono.net, I tried to compose the logos of the companies/institutions/organizations which I have worked for as teaching assistant, lecturer, speaker, writer, programmer or project analyst and show it in this blog.
At the first row (L-R): Ministry of National Education of Indonesia, Widyakartika University, Government of Eastern Java Province, Sepuluh November Institute of Technology.
Second Row (L-R): Training Center of Angkasa Pura II Surabaya, Petrokimia Company Gresik, PIKTI ITS, STIKOM PGRI Banyuwangi
Third Row (L-R): Tax Office of Jogjakarta, IKADO Surabaya, NSC Polytechnique Surabaya, University of 17 Agustus Surabaya
Forth Row (L-R): Local government of Banyuwangi, Local government of Pamekasan, Municipality of Probolinggo, Information Technology Forum of Nonformal Education.

Actually still many companies I have involved in but many of them don't have logo nor website.

Browser Logo

Here, I tried to create a montage from the newest logo of several web browsers.
First Row (Left to Right): Netscape Navigator, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Camino
Second Row (L to R): Safari, Konqueror, Internet Explorer, Seamonkey
Third Row: Flock, Google Chrome

Email with the Subject "Yahoo! Security Warning" is a Scam

Recently, I got this kind of email,it seems like Yahoo! official email and said that you need to confirm your account,password, and other information since Yahoo! will delete unused email account due to congestion. Well, after did some online research I am quite sure it is a scam. First, it asks our password, I guest Yahoo! does not need to ask our password and other info since they already have it. In addition this kind of email usually has many typos such as the Yahoo word lost its "!" mark, which shouldn't happen in official email.

Yahoo! Easter Egg

Did you know that the new Yahoo! homepage has a hidden easter egg? Click the "!" mark on top left of www.yahoo.com and you will find funny sound "yahuuuuuuuuuuhuhu"

Computer for Toddler

Your neighbor told you that her 3 years old daughter has been able to draw a digital picture using computer. Your 5 years old nephew sent you an email said he loves to play online game now. How about your 2 years old son? Can he use mouse? Is he interesting to play funny game in your PC? What the best age for starting toddler to learn about computer? When the world is becoming more linked with information technology it is normal for any parents to assume that children should have computer skills as young as possible.

In contrast, there are plenty of opinions which say that parents should wait at least until child enters kindergarten before allowing them using computer. The main reason for delaying is the danger of information technology for children. Some experts said that introducing children to computer too early can disturb their social skills development.

There will be numerous question and debate about this matter. Certainly, we have known that every child is special. They can have interest to various different subjects even before they are able to talk. Parents shouldn't push their interest to children. Here some tips about how to introduce computer for our kid which I got from some references and discussion:

1.Wait until they are at least 9 months old
Before 9 months, children don't have physical abilities to communicate with computer. They also can't sit in proper and convenient position to use computer. Children younger than 9 months will only consider the computer as common toy and normally they don't have enough attention span to recognize the image on the screen. It is better to let them develop their psychomotor abilities during this age.

2.Let children build their own interest
Once more, waiting is the wisest way. Wait for our child to show that she interested. How she uses the keyboard? What is her response when she watches picture from the screen? If she seems responsive, we can continue for it. If not, it doesn't matter, we can try next time without pushing her.

3.Computer is not a baby sitter
Don’t use the computer as an electronic babysitter. As parents we should be next to our child when she use computer. Teach her and show her interesting pictures and games. Using computer is an opportunity for parents to create share time with children. Talk interactively with her and observe her responses carefully.

4.Limit the Time
Don't let id spend too much time in front of computer. For toddlers 15-30 minutes a day is sufficient to construct their skills. Take her to another activity if there are signs of addiction.

5.Choose proper software
Remember, they are still developing their brain. Don't give too confusing game or software which can be frightening. Experience is the most important part to construct their intelligence. Therefore parents should be smart and careful to select the proper software for kids. Simplicity is more important than feature.

6.Don't give them any target, everything should be fun
Child's world is about playing. There is no need to drill them mastering some skills which aren’t proper for their age. Instead for providing software which needs math and reading skill, parents should give toddler software with simple issue such as recognizing sound, learning shape and colours, and cause-effect subject. Create enjoyable and fun condition for them, remember they can be easily distressed if asked to do something they don't like.

7.Give special attention to internet
When our kids are able to access the internet, it is time for us to be more aware than before. Internet is really a double sided coin, which can give good or bad impact at once. Of course there are many useful websites for our kids such as www.noggin.com and www.uptoten.com. However, on the other side we have known how internet can give such negative impact to our children development.

8.Put the computer under your surveillance
Don't put the computer at the children's room. They learn very fast, even before you teach how to turn on the computer, they will easily do it. To avoid unnecessary trouble or addiction it will be better if you put your computer at living room or other room which easy to watch.

Wish this note will be useful.

Reference:
www.babycenter.com
www.mrdad.com
www.pubs.logicalexpression.com