networking applications such as Facebook and MySpace. We discuss the system challenges for the development of software on the Nokia N95 mobile phone. We present the design and tradeoffs of split-level classification, whereby personal sensing presence (e.g., walking, in conversation, at the gym) is derived

network. We propose the use of interaction graphs to impart meaning to online social links by quantifying user interactions. We analyze interaction graphs derived from Facebook user traces and show that they exhibit significantly lower levels of the “small-world ” properties shown in their social graph

Abstract: Memcached is a well known, simple, inmemory caching solution. This paper describes how Facebook leverages memcached as a building block to construct and scale a distributed key-value store that supports the world’s largest social network. Our system handles billions of requests per second

As social computing systems persist over time, the user experiences and interactions they support may change. One type of social computing system, Social Network Sites (SNSs), are becoming more popular across broad segments of Internet users. Facebook, in particular, has very broad participation

Abstract – This paper will discuss the use of Facebook at the University of South Carolina. The Facebook networking site is used in an introductory freshman course, UNIV101-Engineering Honors to do what Blackboard, WebCT and other course management software is intended to do: keep students up

Social Networking is continually growing and showing more possibilities. Facebook the leading social network site is approaching 1 billion members. Facebook guarantees more than friend requests and also acts as an excellent marketing tool for businesses. Social media is a technology allowing

Gambling games are not new But, gambling games are now more sophisticated & accessible What is social gaming? Online gambling, including via apps & social networking sites- Real money wagered for monetary prizes

Numerous studies have attempted to explain the role of social networking platforms within educational environments, though none of them has reported on their potential for enhancing professional development in education. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore the reflections

FACEBOOK... If you feel it’s been a tough nut to crack for fundraising, you’re not alone! Many studies have pointed out that, as a single channel, social media has not been a top performer for donations. In fact, the majority of charities say they have raised $1000 or less from Facebook, the most

With over half a billion users, Online Social Networks (OSNs) are the major new applications on the Internet. Little information is available on the network impact of OSNs, although there is every expectation that the volume and diversity of traffic due to OSNs is set to explode. In this paper, we