Web browsers

I have been a user of Firefox for the last couple of years and therefore have some experience with it and Internet Explorer. I started using Firefox after hearing that its security was much better. I found that Firefox had a lot more useful features than Internet Explorer, although Internet Explorer is slowly catching up.

I have now viewed the pages about Google Chrome and must say there doesn't seem to be a lot of difference between the two. Google Chrome has a different look and feel but essentially has the same types of features, just set out a little differently. Having more than one type of web browser allows people to find a way to search the internet their way instead of having to try to work with the only thing that's available.

Podcasts

I listen to a podcast from ABC radio national - The Movie Show. It's a good way to get reviews on new releases if you can't listen at the time it's being aired. I also checked out and listened to some of a podcast on the State Library of NSW in the Events and Talks section regarding the book Anne of Green Gables and the author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Anne of Green Green Gables was one of my favourite books growing up, so it was interesting to listen to someone else's insights.

I also did a search on Podcast Directory and located a couple of podcasts of one of my favourite author's being interviewed. I have listened to a podcast of one of her interviews before and enjoyed hearing her perspective on life.

I can see how podcasts could be useful in libraries especially in relation to information sessions, because it enables people across the state and beyond to hear about information relating to favourite subjects they may not normally get a chance to.