Title: Internet Research - Activity 9
Course: CGS 1560 Microcomputer Operating Systems > Section: Module 9 - Digital Communication

Communications have expanded beyond the traditional wired communication protocols. Since wireless was first introduced to the market in 1997 there has been steady progress made to increase the communication speed. The 802.11n-2009 standard was superseded on March 1, 2012. The new standards are active but, they are still in (draft) form since they have not been ratified (finalized) for the manufacturers.

What does the remainder of this decade offer in the realm of Wi-Fi? Write a 400 word minimum research paper based on how Wi-Fi advancements will change computing and what the impact might be on future operating systems. Listed below you will find the two newest Wi-Fi standards - 11.ac is available in 2012 and 11ad is expected in 2014. There are also three new Wi-Fi technologies listed. You may use these as your starting point for your research paper:

- 802.11ac
- 802.11ad
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast
- Near Field Communication (NFC)
- Wi-Fi on the CPU

The purpose of a research paper is, quite simply, to present an investigation and inquiry into a question, answering it with detailed, substantiated information.

- Goal: to produce a research paper that presents an investigation and inquiry into a question, answering it with detailed, substantiated information.
- Ideas: Everyone is familiar with the contributions of Bill Gates and Steven Jobs. There are many people that have made significant contributions that remain relatively unknown. Explore a product or company and trace it back to the inventor or founder. For example, who founded Red Hat Linux? Include interesting facts like; Steven Jobs actually got his start working for a company that would become a major competitor.
- Due date: Due in two weeks see Course Schedule
- Length: (400 words minimum) the page limit forces you to carefully choose your words and eliminate vague sentences.
- Format: Times 12, one-inch margins, 1.5 line spacing.
- Citations: You may choose either MLA or APA in-text citation style; include a properly formatted Works Cited or Reference page
- Heading: The heading should include your name, the class "Jones ¬ CGS-1560C," the assignment "Research Paper," and the date.
- Sources: At least three reliable substantive sources. Reliable sources of information provide references to the sources of information they are presenting. These references allow you to check the original information yourself to verify that it is being accurately conveyed. Examples of substantive news and periodicals: Information Week, Networking Today, Intelligent Enterprise, The New York Times, Scientific American.

Submit your completed paper to the assignment dropbox.