ppxscal/embedding_network huggingface dataset:
Cyborgs at Cyberspace: An Ethnographer Looks at the Future
Authors: David Hakken
Venue:  (1999)

:Cyborgs@Cyberspace? is a compelling and innovative analysis of technology from a cultural perspective. It turns an anthropological eye on the growing phenomenon of cyberspace to address some of the pressing questions of the Computer Age: How significant are thesocial practices which emerge from our increasing use of advanced information technology? Are the cultural infrastructures of cyberspace destined to be the primary arena of human activity in the future? And what are the possibilities and dangers that arise from our use and misuse of computer culture? Arguing that humans have always been technological as well as cultural beings, David Hakken calls for a fundamental rethinking of the traditional separation of anthropology and technical studies. Drawing on three decades of research on contemporary technological societies, this book outlines a fresh way of thinking about technology and offers an ethical and political response to the challenge of truly living as "cyborgs" in the age of cyberspace. platitudes about computers and society, placing the debate about cyberspace--its promise and pitfalls--on more solid foundations (Langdon Winner, author of The Whale and the Reactor) actually appropriate. Hakken's great strength lies in using interesting examples to map continuities in broader networks of social relations. He builds these into a sustained effort to reinvigorate general anthropology, uniquely extending the cyborg metaphor to link biological with cultural perspectives and treat technology and humanity in a unified frame (Gary Downey, author of The Machine in Me, Routledge, 1998) account of possible meanings of cyberspace that confront the usual stereotypes (Randi Markussen, Aarhus University, Denmark)
ADA as a Second Language, 2nd edition
Authors: Norman H. Cohen
Venue:  (1995)

:Widely acclaimed as the authoritative textbook on Ada 83, Ada as a Second Language has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest version of the language, Ada 95. Encyclopedic in scope, this book covers all of Ada 95, including the predefined packages and the specialized-needs annexes. Each chapter ends with a section addressed to users of Ada-83 compilers. Comparisons with C, C++, COBOL, Fortran, and Pascal avoid misconceptions about Ada and help readers recognize a new notation for a familiar concept. Proceeding from introductory explanations of fundamental software-engineering and programming concepts to detailed and enlightening discussions of language features, and containing hundreds of complete examples, Ada as a Second Language serves as both a tutorial introduction and a complete reference to the Ada language.
Textiles and computing: background and opportunities for convergence
Authors: Sungmee Park, Sundaresan Jayaraman
Venue: Proceedings of the 2001 international conference on Compilers, architecture, and synthesis for embedded systems (2001)

John Kay's invention of the flying shuttle in 1733 sparked the first Industrial Revolution, which led to the transformation of industry and subsequently of civilization itself. Yet another invention in the field of textiles - the Jacquard head by Joseph Marie Jacquard (circa 1801) - was the first binary information processor. At any given point, the thread in a woven fabric can be in one of two states or positions: on the face of the fabric or on the back. Pattern cards were punched or cut according to the required fabric design. A hole in the card signified that the thread would appear on the face of the fabric, while a blank meant that the end would be left down and appear on the back of the fabric. The Jacquard head was used on the weaving loom or machine for raising and lowering the warp threads to form desired patterns based on the lifting plan or program embedded in the cards. Thus the Jacquard mechanism set the stage for modern day binary information processing. Ada Lovelace, the benefactor for Charles Babbage who worked on the Analytical Engine (the predecessor to the modern day computer), is said to have remarked, "The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves." The Jacquard mechanism that inspired Babbage and spawned the Hollerith punched card has been instrumental in bringing about one of the most profound technological advancements known to humans, viz., the second Industrial Revolution also known as the Information Processing Revolution [1]. In fact, when Intel introduced its Pentium class of microprocessors, one of the advertisements had a "fabric of chips" emerging from a weaving machine; this picture eloquently captured the essence of chip making - a true blending of art and science - much like the design and production of textiles.
Perspectives on user interface design training by Scott Berkun
Authors: Elizabeth by Dykstra-Erickson
Venue: interactions (2002)

Scott Berkun, design and usability training manager for Microsoft Corporation, may be familiar to many as the interlocutor for the first CHI conference Interactionary. At CHI2002 he is the organizer of two workshops, one on Web navigation, the other on teaching interaction design. I chatted with him about user interface design training at Microsoft and popularizing design with activities at the CHI conferences. As both a practitioner and an educator (with Las Vegas potential!) Scott has a great perspective on the field of HCI, user experience, and interaction design. Want to know what's on his agenda next? Read on&hellip;
Client/Server Computing: Killing the Mainframe Dinosaur and Slashing Runaway MIS Costs
Authors: Gary J. Gagliardi
Venue:  (1994)

:Many Fortune 500 companies are cutting their information technology costs in half by switching from restrictive, outdated mainframes to Client/Server systems. Gary Gagliardi has helped more than 1,000 sites make this transition. In Client/Server systems, he offers the broader understanding of computers and computer issues you need to take a more direct role in information management decisions. Addressing trends in business and computing, Gagliardi presents the key issues for management information systems in non-technical terms, supported by extensive graphics. Topics include cost-effective corporate computing; corporate computing in transition; the move to standards and open systems; re-engineering applications using new technology; the evolution of financial and management accounting; continual quality improvement; and the anatomy of a mainframe replacement project. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Adobe FrameMaker 5.5
Authors: Diane Presler
Venue:  (1999)

:Each VTC Training CD contains an average of six to eight hours of training in the form of QuickTime movies, comprising an ENTIRE course on one CD. The movies on the CDs are created by expert trainers with years of experience and the ability to impart their knowledge to you. VTC brings this content to you in an easy to use interface that allows quick access to information, resulting in a complete training package to update yourself on new software applications, or for use as an advanced help system. VTC Training CD Interface Tutorial movies are played from this interface. Movies are divided into chapters, which are in folders similar to the "View As List" format on your desktop. Inside of each folder you can select sub folders with even more movies inside. Movies can be played individually by double clicking on the movie name. They can e played continuously so you can just sit back and watch them plaalso by one after another! After each movie is played the movie name turns red. When a whole chapter is finished its folder turns red - just like the web!. The search feature allows you to find movies, either from the list of movie names or from keywords that we have pre-entered It takes less than 4 seconds to launch the application on an 8100 PowerPC, allowing fast access to movies when you need help. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Temporal hierarchies and inheritance semantics for GTRBAC
Authors: James B D Joshi, Elisa Bertino, Arif Ghafoor
Venue: Proceedings of the seventh ACM symposium on Access control models and technologies (2002)

A Generalized Temporal Role Based Access Control (GTRBAC) model that allows specification of a comprehensive set of temporal constraint for access control has recently been proposed. The model constructs allow one to specify various temporal constraints on role, user-role assignments and role-permission assignments. However, Temporal constraints on role enablings and role activations can have various implications on a role hierarchy. In this paper, we present an analysis of the effects of GTRBAC temporal constraints on a role hierarchy and introduce various kinds of temporal hierarchies. In particular, we show that there are certain distinctions that need to be made in permission inheritance and role activation semantics in order to capture all the effects of GTRBAC constraints such as role enablings and role activations on a role hierarchy.
Primitive recursion for higher-order abstract syntax
Authors: Carsten Schurmann, Joelle Despeyroux, Frank Pfenning
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2001)

Higher-order abstract syntax is a central representation technique in logical frameworks which maps variables of the object language into variables of the meta-language. It leads to concise encodings, but is incompatible with functions defined by primitive recursion or proofs by induction. In this paper we propose an extension of the simply typed lambda-calculus with iteration and case constructs which preserves the adequacy of higher-order abstract syntax encodings. The well-known paradoxes are avoided through the use of a modal operator which obeys the laws of S4. In the resulting calculus many functions over higher-order representations can be expressede legantly. Our central technical result, namely that our calculus is conservative over the simply typed lambda-calculus, is proved by a rather complex argument using logical relations. We view our system as an important first step towards allowing the methodology of LF to be employed effectively in systems based on induction principles such as ALF, Coq, or NuPrl, leading to a synthesis of currently incompatible paradigms. Copyright 2001 Elsevier Science B.V.
The Unfinished Revolution: Human-Centered Computers and What They Can Do for Us
Authors: Michael L. Dertouzos
Venue:  (2001)

:Using a computer ought to be as easy and productive as driving your car. But today's systems are oblivious to our needs and demand ever more attention and work from us, as they swell in numbers, complexity and features. now Michael Dertouzos argues that we must shift the focus of information technology away from machines and back to people. In The Unfinished Revolution, he not only outlines five key technologies that will help us do this, he also offers and exciting vision of how human-centric computers could dramatically alter the way we live and work in the Information Century. About the Author:For more than a quarter century, Michael Dertouzos has headed up the MIT Laboratory for Computer Science, which has been associated with many of the most important developments in computing. Dertouzos is the author of the 1997 best-seller What Will Be: How the New World of Information Will Change Our Lives. He lives in Weston, MA.
AutoCAD 2000 One Step at a Time Basics
Authors: Timothy Sean Sykes
Venue:  (2000)

From the Book:PREFACE: Preface Introduction AutoCAD 2000 is a great software program, and in writing this text, I have tried to make learning AutoCAD simple and fun to learn. My system of step-by-step instructions, supported by reference material, creates a hands-on approach to which you can refer over and over again. Each lesson includes: explanations of command options, worked examples of each command, and where appropriate, tips on using speck techniques in industry. I've also worked with my publisher to support this book with the latest in technologya multimedia tutorial CD-ROM with 25 AutoCAD tutorials, and a web site that provides a tool for self-assessment. AutoCAD is a challenging yet powerful program. We developed this package to provide all the support you need to master it. Integrated, Multimedia Learning System When you use this book, you are not just using a single text, but an integrated multimedia learning system made up of 3 parts: 1. Book20 AutoCAD lessons designed to bring you fully up to speed with 2-D drawing, and a first lesson in 3-D. Lessons are clearly marked as to purpose and content, and provide hands-on, step-by-step instructions to help the student master the task. Lessons contain tips and tricks developed through years of experience as a designer and CAD guru. Each lesson concludes with some extra steps for learning enhancement, several projects from a variety of disciplines and at various levels of mastery, and a list of review questions to validate student accomplishment. All lessons are covered in a clear, friendly and encouraging writing style to set the studentatease. 2. CD-ROM&#151This CD-ROM keeps on providing instruction when you have left the classroom, or are studying on your own. Here, you will find 25 drawing exercises captured as multimedia tutorials for your review. Each tutorial is keyed to a specific "Do This" exercise in the text with a CD-ROM icon. Review these tutorials on your computer and you will see a drawing being created right on screen using the steps shown in the text. As the AutoCAD cursor moves across the screen, a voice accompanies the movements and provides audio instruction and reinforcement. Further, the CD-ROM contains easy to find files of all the drawing lessons in the book. I hope this CD-ROM truly extends your ability to learn AutoCAD and study on your own when an instructor is not available. 3. World Wide WebThis text makes use of the Web as a self-assessment tool to test your understanding of important concepts at its own website ... The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Internet for MACs for Dummies, 2nd edition
Authors: Charles Seiter
Venue:  (1995)

:Whether you want to set up a business, shop the coolest new 3-D Web sites, or have fun on the Net, The Internet For Macs For Dummies, 3rd Edition, shows you how to maximize your Mac's Web capabilities. With sensible advice on OS 8, 8.1, and 8.5, plus helpful tips on the latest browser releases, this down-to-earth guide helps you get the most out of the Internet.
Labour Movement and the Internet: The New Internationalism
Authors: Eric H. Lee
Venue:  (1997)

:'The Labour Movement and the Internet' is the first guide to the new electronic medium written specifically for trade unionists worldwide.
Sun Staroffice 5.1 for Linux Fast and Easy
Authors: Brian Proffitt
Venue:  (1999)

:Sun StarOffice is the highly acclaimed, freeware office suite for the popular Linux operating system. With Sun StarOffice 5.1 Fast & Easy, you get task-oriented, step-by-step instructions for using the word processing, spreadsheet, graphic design, presentation, database, and event planning software. This highly visual guide provides you with straightforward instruction to get up to speed quickly.
MOUS Access 2000 Exam Prep
Authors: Lisa Friedrichsen
Venue:  (2000)

:Covers the new features of Access 2000, including integration with the Web. Demonstrates ways to create complex reports, macros, and modules, and run advanced queries. Enables reader to create forms and add complex objects to a form, manage and maintain database objects, manage data and share Access information with other Office applications.
A Programmable Parallel VLSI Architecture for 2-D Discrete Wavelet Transform
Authors: Chien-Yu Chen, Zhong-Lan Yang, Tu-Chih Wang, Liang-Gee Chen
Venue: Journal of VLSI Signal Processing Systems (2001)

Many VLSI architectures for computing the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) were presented, but the parallel input data sequence and the programmability of the 2-D DWT were rarely mentioned. In this paper, we present a parallel-processing VLSI architecture to compute the programmable 2-D DWT, including various wavelet filter lengths and various wavelet transform levels. The proposed architecture is very regular and easy for extension. To eliminate high frequency components, the pixel values outside the boundary of the image are mirror-extended as the symmetric wavelet transform (SWT) and the mirror-extension is realized via the routing network. Owing to the property of the parallel processing, we adopt the row-based recursive pyramid algorithm (RPA), similar to 1-D RPA, as the data scheduling. This design has been implemented and fabricated in a 0.35 &mgr;m 1P4M CMOS technology and the working frequency is 50 MHz. The chip size is about 5200 &mgr;m &times; 2500 &mgr;m. For a 256 &times; 256 image, the chip can perform 30 frames per second with the filter length varying from 2 to 20 and with various levels. The proposed architecture is suitable for real-time applications such as JPEG 2000.
A Writer's Guide to the Internet, 1st edition
Authors: Dawn Groves
Venue:  (1996)

:The Writer's Guide to the Internet is the perfect tool for writers to find online information. Dawn Groves, author of the popular The Web Page Workbook, shows you how to find helpful resources, publish on the Web, and research topics. You'll also learn how to participate in Internet writers' groups, and you'll find tips on how to market yourself and write for an online audience.
Virtual Reality Madness 1996
Authors: Ron Wodaski
Venue:  (1995)

:This new edition of a bestseller provides readers with the most up-to-date information on virtual reality. It includes everything readers need to explore the magical world of this new technology.Covers the entire area of virtual reality, including 3D imaging and rendering, games, and modelingShows readers how to get started in virtual reality-inexpensivelyThree CD-ROMs contain versions of commercial software, as well as demos, flybys, games, complete multimedia presentations of virtual reality creations, and more
Casting Your Net: A Student's Guide to Research on the Internet, 1st edition
Authors: H. Eric Branscomb
Venue:  (1997)

: The first comprehensive guide to conducting academic research on the Internet. The book assumes a certain familiarity with standard research procedures (e.g. library and notetaking skills) and a general computer literacy, but assumes little experience with the Internet. All the major researchable modes of the Internet and their respective search engines are covered, from the early technologies FTP, WAIS, and gopher, which still have usefulness today, to the current favorites, Usenet and the World Wide Web. Also included are sections on the listservs and e-mail. All discussion of finding and evaluating Internet-based information occurs within the context of typical student research, showing how the Internet fits into finding a topic, shaping and narrowing the focus, drafting and revising the paper, and integrating and documenting the source material. Discussions are machine and interface independent, applying to Windows, Macintosh, and text-based computers. For anyone interested in increasing their internet research skills.
On Median Graphs: Properties, Algorithms, and Applications
Authors: Xiaoyi Jiang, Andreas Müunger, Horst Bunke
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (2001)

In object prototype learning and similar tasks, median computation is an important technique for capturing the essential information of a given set of patterns. In this paper, we extend the median concept to the domain of graphs. In terms of graph distance, we introduce the novel concepts of set median and generalized median of a set of graphs. We study properties of both types of median graphs. For the more complex task of computing generalized median graphs, a genetic search algorithm is developed. Experiments conducted on randomly generated graphs demonstrate the advantage of generalized median graphs compared to set median graphs and the ability of our genetic algorithm to find approximate generalized median graphs in reasonable time. Application examples with both synthetic and nonsynthetic data are shown to illustrate the practical usefulness of the concept of median graphs.
Data management and model management: a relational synthesis
Authors: Robert W. Blanning
Venue: Proceedings of the 20th annual Southeast regional conference (1982)

The successful implementation of data base management systems has led to suggestions that similar systems, called model management systems, be developed for decision models to facilitate and control user access to models and to integrate sets of models. This paper compares data management and model management in a relational context and examines an important difference between them: the conspicuous presence of sensitivity analysis in model management and its complete absence in data management. The paper concludes by outlining the salient issues in the integration of data and model management.
The J2EE tutorial
Authors: Stephanie Bodoff, Dale Green, Kim Haase, Eric Jendrock, Monica Pawlan, Beth Stearns
Venue: Addison Wesley Java Series (2002)

You're familiar with Java programming, but now it's time for you to take it to the next level and begin creating enterprise applications with the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE). The J2EE Tutorial is the hands-on, example-driven guide that offers unparalleled technical guidance into developing and deploying applications on the J2EE platform. Written by the uniquely qualified members of the Java Software team at Sun Microsystems, The J2EE Tutorial uses the same effective interactive approach as the successful Java Tutorial collection. Throughout this book's development, hundreds of suggestions and volumes of feedback from both users and architects were integrated to ensure great writing and truly useful guidance. Inside you'll find a smart mix of example programs---including source code---that are used to illustrate key J2EE concepts. In addition, clear explanations will help you make easy work of the range of technologies collected into the J2EE platform, including: Enterprise JavaBeans, Java Servlets , JavaServer Pages, Java Message Service (JMS), Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI), XML, J2EE Connector Architecture, JavaMail, JDBC. When you're ready to create your own great enterprise applications, turn to the unmatched guidance, understanding, and experience you'll find only in The J2EE Tutorial. The accompanying CD-ROM is filled with a wealth of valuable resources, including all three Java Tutorial books, the J2SE 1.3.1 and J2EE 1.3.1 software development kits, the Java BluePrints sample application and book, and Forte for Java Plugin for the J2EE SDK.
Comments on "tagged semaphores"
Authors: John A. Trono
Venue: ACM SIGOPS Operating Systems Review (2000)

Modifications are made to a proposed solution for a specialized synchronization problem. These changes remove inconsistent semaphore usage and preclude the possibility of deadlock that is present in the proposed solution.