This sequence of lecture notes covers the history of IT and the ongoing paradigm shift where we develop the art of communication.



  • the art of writing (2500 b.c,)
  • the art of printing (1450 a.c.)
  • the art of communication (2000 a.c.)








Questions (examples):

  • Which properties has a digital document in comparison to a paper based document?
  • What is Internet and how does it support the building process?
  • How can quality on WWW published documents be maintained?