| Here are some "Extra Topics" relevant to web development.
These include: computer animation, browser plug-ins, privacy on the Internet, or the future of
web development. As we discuss each of these topics, I will place any relevant information and
web links here.
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| Topic |
Description |
Links |
| Voice Synthesis |
AT&T Labs Natural Voices
 |
The AT&T website provides a live demo of their newest Text-to-speach application.
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Try it out |
Altavista Babelfish Translator
 |
Language translator from Altavista. Translates text and web pages.
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Try it out |
| Compelling Java Applets |
| Soda Play |
An addictive applet for creating little creatures
with their own skeletons and muscles. A small sample is shown below. Try pulling on the creature.
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Try it out |
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| The Internet Protocol (IP) |
Visual Route
 |
An interactive applet that helps you visualize the Internet Protocol (IP) in action. |
Try it out |
| Computer Animation |
| Responsive Face Applet |
 Professor Ken Perlin's Responsive
Face Applet.
Enables automatic creation of cartoons and facial animation.
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Try it out |
| Pixar Animated Shorts |
 From the makers of
Toy Story and Monsters, Inc...
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View Animated Shorts |
| Shockwave |
| Milko: The Music Video Maker |
 A Shockwave application enabling you to create your
own music videos (in Swedish)
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Try it out |
| The Future of Web Development |
| DigiScents |
 We have digitized just about
everything: text, audio and video.
How about smell?
|
Digiscents Web Site |
| Privacy on the Web |
Business Week Article:
Privacy on the Web |
An overview of privacy issues associated with the web. Includes tips
on protecting your on-line privacy and recommendations for web sites.
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Read the full Article |