1. Why is open source so important for software development and IS professionals? How should programming students leverage resources available to improve learning, job prospects, and their credibility when job hunting?

2. Describe the impact of OSS on the IT market

3. Visit Mozilla.org. Which open source products does this organization develop? Investigate how development of these efforts is financed. How does this organization differ from the ones mentioned above?

4. In what ways can firms using SaaS products dramatically lower costs associated with their information systems?

5. What is cloud computing? What kinds of services are described by this term? What are other names for this phenomenon?

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6. Why is an understanding of database terms and technologies important, even for non-technical managers and staff? Consider factors associated with both system use and system development. What other skills, beyond technology, may be important when engaged in data-driven decision making?

7. What is HIPPA? What industry does it impact?

8. What ethical issues are created through public data-sharing sites like GEDmatch? List the positives and negatives. Do you feel sharing your personal data should be regulated? Why or why not? Could loopholes be plugged by preventing this data from being used in hiring, insurance, or other contexts? Why or why not?