COIT20246: CPU Security, GUI OS, LPWANs, VoIP, & Net Neutrality.

This assignment explores various topics in computer science, including CPU vulnerabilities like Spectre and Meltdown, the history of Graphical User Interface (GUI) operating systems before 1985 with a focus on Xerox Alto, Low-Powered Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs) and their applications in IoT, Voice over IP (VoIP) protocols such as Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), blockchain technology and its mechanisms beyond cryptocurrencies, and the controversial topic of net neutrality and its impact on internet users. Each section summarizes a relevant online resource, providing insights into the workings, significance, and potential issues associated with these technologies. The assignment critically analyzes each resource, highlighting key findings and areas for further exploration, offering a comprehensive overview of these diverse aspects of modern computing and networking.