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The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, 8th edition
Authors: Mark Minasi
Venue:  (1997)

:The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide is a problem-solving wonder. In simple, easy-to-follow language, it shows you how to prevent disasters, fix the ones that occur, and maximize your PC's power and longevity. Based on author Mark Minasi's popular seminars, this book is an unbelievable valuefor only $59.99 U.S., it teaches you everything you need to know to meet your PC challenges. Coverage includes: Preventing hardware disasters Installing new components Upgrading memory Replacing power supplies Installing EIDE hard drives Adding SCSI ports and devices Partitioning and formatting EIDE and SCSI drives Protecting your PC from viruses Solving data backup challenges Adding and repairing removable media devices CD-ROMs, floppies, and others Troubleshooting printers Installing communications devices Upgrading mice and keyboards Installing video and sound cards Tackling networking issues Choosing a new PC Troubleshooting Internet connectivity problems Building your own PC Solving special laptop problems Featured on the CDs On the first CD, you'll find over one hour of instructional video in which PC expert Mark Minasi teaches you his field-proven upgrade and repair techniques. Based on his popular $800 seminars, these videos are a great resource and an unbeatable value. On the second CD, you get over 20 system tune-up and diagnostic toolsutilities that help you monitor and fine-tune your PC's performance, restrict access to important data, and recover quickly when disaster strikes.
Tractable disjunctions of linear constraints: basic results and applications to temporal reasoning
Authors: Manolis Koubarakis
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2001)

We study the problems of deciding consistency and performing variable elimination for disjunctions of linear inequalities and disequations with at most one inequality per disjunction. This new class of constraints extends the class of generalized linear constraints originally studied by Lassez and McAloon. We show that deciding consistency of a set of constraints in this class can be done in polynomial time. We also present a variable elimination algorithm which is similar to Fourier's algorithm for linear inequalities. Finally, we use these results to provide new temporal reasoning algorithms for the Ord-Horn subclass of Allen's interval formalism. We also show that there is no low level of local consistency that can guarantee global consistency for the Ord-Horn subclass. This property distinguishes the Ord-Horn subclass from the pointizable subclass (for which strong 5-consistency is sufficient to guarantee global consistency), and the continuous endpoint subclass (for which strong 3-consistency is sufficient to guarantee global consistency). Copyright 2001. Elsevier Science B.V.
Automating Windows with PERL
Authors: Scott McMahan
Venue:  (1999)

:Perl's popularity and ease of use make it an ideal language to achieve automation in Windows. McMahan shows how to use Perl scripts with the COM techniques of Office 97 to automate tasks and to control many Win32 systems processes without immediate user interaction. 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
Using Word for Windows 95
Authors: Ron Person
Venue:  (1995)

:Microsoft Word is the #1 selling Windows word processor on the market. With a user base of over 14 million, there is a huge demand for a comprehensive reference to all of the features of Word for Windows.Covers the basics of entering, editing, and formatting text and the more advanced features of developing business presentationsIncludes Techniques from the Pros and Integrating Word with the other Microsoft Office applications sectionsContains expert advice and chapters on tracking revisions, annotations, and more
The New Online Investor--the Revolution Continues, 1st edition
Authors: Peter J. Temple
Venue:  (2000)

:The essential guide to online investingThis fully revised and updated second edition of the successful The Online Investor moves on to meet the more sophisticated demands of current investors. And while all the basics are still here, the focus of this new edition is on the analysis of information available on the Internet and how to acquire the same quality and timeliness of information as the professionals when trying to make the most effective financial decisions.New chapters on the fundamentals of investing including case studies. * Completely up-to-date with a comprehensive list of key investment sites.Peter Temple (London, UK) spent eighteen years as a fund manager and analyst before moving to full-time writing and journalism. He is the author of the highly successful The Online Investor (Wiley) and a former member of the London Stock Exchange. 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
Easy PIC'n: A Beginner's Guide to Using PIC Microcontrollers 3.1
Authors: David Benson
Venue:  (1996)

:Easy PIC'n is intended to ease the beginner toward understanding and application of the PIC line of microcontrollers from Microchip Technology, Inc. The approach is hands-on with many examples, all of which may be demonstrated using a very simple demo board (a project) described at the beginning of the book. The reader is shown step-by-step how to write code. Examples of assembly language programs range from a simple one to turn on LEDs to more complex ones for timing and for event-counting. Writing programs is covered in-depth and the use of flow charts as an aid to visualizing what a program does is emphasized. The reader's code is used to exercise the demo board giving tangible results. Easy PIC'n provides a crawl, walk, run approach to learning about PIC microcontrollers.
Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide
Authors: Ori Pomerantz
Venue:  (2000)

:So, you want to write a kernel module. You know C, you've written a number of normal programs to run as processes, and now you want to get to where the real action is, to where a single wild pointer can wipe out your file system and a core dump means a reboot. Welcome to the club. Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide is for people who want to write kernel modules. It takes a hands-on approach starting with writing a small "hello, world" program, and quickly moves from there. Far from a boring text on programming, Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide has a lively style that entertains while it educates. Linux Kernel Module Programming Guide is one of the key documents of the Linux Documentation Project, an online compilation of freely distributed manuals and how-to guides on the popular Linux operating system. This book is a printed version of the online documentation, and is provided as a convenience for those who prefer printed manuals. iUniverse.com Computer Books are composed of freely available online computer manuals, industry standard specifications, and electronically distributed computer-programming guides. They include open documents' collections of industry specifications and standards and a collection of the best open source documentation on the Web...the most complete open source library available anywhere. Each book contains the complete, unabridged text of the original document. The on-demand publishing process gives you the actual text of the online document in a convenient, inexpensive, easy-to-use format. And remember...iUniverse.com donates a portion of the profits from open document and open source books to support the mission of the free software community.
Simulation Modeling Using @Risk, 1st edition
Authors: Wayne L. Winston
Venue:  (1996)

:With its understandable explanations of Monte Carlo and step-by-step instructions for Microsoft Excel, Lotus, and @Risk software, this text/software package offers both the instruction and the practice students need to begin solving complex business problems.It is designed for use as the primary learning tool in a short business simulation course (for advanced undergraduate and MBA students), or as a supplement to courses in investments, corporate finance, management science, marketing strategy, operations management, and actuarial science.
A mini-computer based interactive signal analysis system
Authors: August J. Ryberg
Venue: Proceedings of the 16th annual Southeast regional conference (1978)

The software structure of an Interactive Signal Analysis System (ISAS) is described in the following sections. The ISAS is embedded in a mini-computer based real-time machinery monitoring network and operates asynchronously with the software performing the monitoring functions. A brief description of the hardware configuration and operational modes for both the monitoring network and the ISAS is presented in the following section. Section III contains an overview of the ISAS requirements and a discussion of the design methodology and choice of programming language. The ISAS software is described in terms of its architecture and file structure, its operating system and network interfaces and the operator-ISAS interaction. In addition, core sizing, timing considerations and error handling are summarized. A discussion regarding the adaptation of ISAS to a stand-alone system is presented in the final section.
Health Service Businesses on Your Home-Based PC
Authors: Rick Benzel
Venue:  (1993)

:In constant demand from day one of its publication, this bestselling guide has been completely updated. It now covers changes and trends in the medical billing, transcription, and claims assistance professions, cited by Money and Home PC magazines as among the top opportunities for home-based entrepreneurs. Plus, it includes a CD-ROM with sample medical billing software programs, sample medical and transcriptions, and much more.New technologies and billing procedures ... new avenues for self-marketing ... changes wrought by the explosion in managed care ... this new edition explains them all. Edited by Paul and Sarah Edwards, famed experts on working from home, it's packed with proven strategies and thorough answers to frequently asked questions. Profiles and interviews with successful entrepreneurs add special appeal for the booming market that is ready and eager to hop on this money-making bandwagon. 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
SAS/C Software Diagnostic Messages Release 6.00, 1st edition
Authors: CORPORATE SAS Institute Incorporated
Venue:  (1995)

:Now one book documents all of the diagnostic messages generated by the various SAS/C software products, including reference information for all error, warning, and diagnostic messages. This report is intended for experienced programmers who are currently using the SAS/C Compiler under CMS or MVS. It is bound in a three-ring binder so that you can easily annotate or update your documentation. This information is also available online with Release 6.00. Supports releases 6.00 and higher. 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
Create Wealth with Quicken
Authors: Christopher E. Vogt
Venue:  (1993)

:This innovative book shows you how to manage your finances more effectively than ever before by using Quicken, the top ranked & most popular finance management software from Intuit. Teaches you  in plain English  how you can solve your cash flow problems, build an investment portfolio, & reduce your tax burden. Real-life examples are used throughout to illustrate how the principles discussed apply to your life. The book is also packed with insurance & investment secrets that insurance agents & stockbrokers dont want you to know. Youll also learn about common tax traps & get some great up-to-date tax tips that will save you money. 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
Breakdown visualization: multiple foci polyarchies of values and attributes
Authors: Sandeep Prabhakar, Nathan Conklin, Chris North, Muthukumar Thirunavukkarasu, Anusha Dandapani, Ganesh Panchanathan
Venue: CHI '02 extended abstracts on Human factors in computing systems (2002)

Breakdown analysis involves decomposing data into sub-groups to allow for comparison and identification of problem areas. Good analysis requires the ability to group data based on attributes or values. Breakdown Visualization provides a mechanism to support this analysis through user guided decomposition and exploration of tabular data with a polyarchy structure. This is useful in domains such as sports statistics and corporate financial reports. Breakdown Visualization utilizes a spreadsheet format for comparison of adjacent visualizations.
Winn L. Rosch's Printer Bible
Authors: Winn L. Rosch
Venue:  (1995)

:A must-have reference for anyone who has ever wondered what happens after they press Print. This book guides you through the mysterious & sometimes cranky box sitting beside your computer or down the hall & helps you get the most of whatever machine you have. Includes advice on buying a printer; learning how to connect it to your computer most effectively; you'll learn about the language your computer speaks; & lots of troubleshooting advice. The CD-ROM contains the entire text of the book in a hypertext reference, a selection of fonts, & some powerful printer utilities to save toner, time & energy.
Accounting Information Systems, 5th edition
Authors: James L. Boockholdt
Venue:  (1998)

:This well-known text provides students with the knowledge of information systems needed to begin their accounting careers. It emphasizes systems as an accounting discipline while providing technological competence. It teaches from an accounting,rather than a MIS,perspective. Provides balanced coverage of systems,EDP Controls,and auditing of systems. Modular approach allows for teaching flexibility.
Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide
Authors: Steven Schwartz
Venue:  (2000)

:Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh is faster, easier to use, and more stable than previous versions of this popular Web browser. New features and subtle enhancements make IE 5 a compelling upgrade for Web enthusiasts, administrators, and developers alike. In addition to the new Auction manager, which permits users to track various online auctions, IE 5 includes an improved Search function, new Internet Scrapbook, Multimedia capabilities, and integration of Web-based email into Outlook Express. Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide is loaded with screen shots and concise instructions for getting the most out of this powerful tool for exploring the Web. Novices, savvy Web surfers, and professionals can find useful information on browser basics, customization, and all the new features of IE 5. The book also offers a detailed exploration of Outlook Express, the free email client that comes with IE 5. Coverage includes managing incoming and outgoing mail, setting up for multiple users, and getting the most out of newsgroups.
Parallel Semi-Implicit Spectral Element Methods for Atmospheric General Circulation Models
Authors: S. J. Thomas, R. D. Loft
Venue: Journal of Scientific Computing (2000)

Spectral elements combine the accuracy and exponential convergence of conventional spectral methods with the geometric flexibility of finite elements. Additionally, there are several apparent computational advantages to using spectral element methods on microprocessors. In particular, the computations are naturally cache-blocked and derivatives may be computed using nearest neighbor communications. Thus, an explicit spectral element atmospheric model has demonstrated close to linear scaling on a variety of distributed memory computers including the IBM SP and Linux Clusters. Explicit formulations of PDE's arising in geophysical fluid dynamics, such as the primitive equations on the sphere, are time-step limited by the phase speed of gravity waves. Semi-implicit time integration schemes remove the stability restriction but require the solution of an elliptic BVP. By employing a weak formulation of the governing equations, it is possible to obtain a symmetric Helmholtz operator that permits the solution of the implicit problem using conjugate gradients. We find that a block-Jacobi preconditioned conjugate gradient solver accelerates the simulation rate of the semi-implicit relative to the explicit formulation for practical climate resolutions by about a factor of three.
An integrated approach to shape and color-based image retrieval of rotated objects using hidden Markov models
Authors: Stefan Müller, Stefan Eickerler
Venue: Hidden Markov models: applications in computer vision (2001)

An integrated approach to shape and color-based image retrieval, where the cues color and shape are both utilized in a local rather than a global way, is presented in this paper. An experimental retrieval system has been developed, which enables the user to search a color image database intuitively for presenting simple sketches. In order to be able to perform an elastic matching, which is especially needed in sketch-based image retrieval, objects in the images are represented by Hidden Markov Models. The use of streams (sets of features that are assumed to be statistically independent) within the HMM framework allows the integration of shape and color derived features into a single model, thereby allowing to control the influence of the different streams via stream weights. The approach has been evaluated on a color image database containing 120 different isolated objects with arbitrary orientation and showed good retrieval results with several users. Futhermore, the use of HMMs allows efficient pruning and thus a fast retrieval even with large databases.
Information Technology in Schools: The Role of the School Librarian and the Teacher, 2nd edition
Authors: James E. Herring
Venue:  (1992)

:The second edition of Herring's book has been entirely rewritten and includes seven new case studies containing information on recent technology changes in both the hardware and software available for use in schools. The case studies focus on the need for teacher/school librarian cooperation in developing IT programmes that relate to the curriculum. These practical essays are supported by illustrations, tables and graphs, and are written in non-technical language with some references for further reading. Topics covered include: information skills, software selection, database creation, issue systems, in-service training. Recent developments in CD-ROM hypertext, and the use of multimedia are reported. This is a book for school librarians and teachers wishing to exploit IT for curricular ends, as well as for paraprofessionals involved in school library work. 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
Building Business Skills through Computer Applications
Authors: John Steffee
Venue:  (1997)

:This generic computer activities book helps your students build business skills through advanced software applications and provides them with the advanced technology skills required in today's business environment.
What Makes People Click: Advertising on the Web
Authors: Jim Sterne
Venue:  (1997)

:Written by Jim Sterne, an expert in Web advertising and marketing, this book is a start-to-finish resource for maximizing the power of Web economics on your bottom line. Learn which ad designs, key phrases, and information attracts your target market's attention and drives them to your site. Once there, learn how to keep them coming back. Plus, you'll learn how to sell ad space and how to set pricing that is affordable, competitive, and profitable. 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
The Power of Identity
Authors: Manuel Castells
Venue:  (1997)

:Manuel Castells describes the origins, purpose and effect of proactive movements, such as feminism and environmentalism, which aim to transform human relationships at their most fundamental level; and of reactive movements that build trenches of resistance on behalf of God, nation, ethnicity, family, or locality.The fundamental categories of existence, the author shows, are threatened by the combined, contradictory assault of techno-economic forces and transformative social movements, each using the new power of the media to promote their ambitions. Caught between these opposing trends, he argues, the nation-state is called into question, drawing into its crisis the very notion of political democracy. The author moves thematically between the United States, Western Europe, Russia, Mexico, Bolivia, the Islamic World, China, and Japan, seeking to understand a variety of social processes that are, he contends, closely inter-related in function and meaning.This is a book of profound importance for understanding how the world will be transformed by the beginning of the next century.
Satisfiability models and algorithms for circuit delay computation
Authors: Luís Guerra e Silva, João Marques-Silva, L. Miguel Silveira, Karem A. Sakallah
Venue: ACM Transactions on Design Automation of Electronic Systems (TODAES) (2002)

The existence of false paths represents a significant and computationally complex problem in the estimation of the true delay of combinational and sequential circuits. In this article we conduct a comprehensive study of modeling circuit delay computation, accounting for false paths, as a sequence of instances of Boolean satisfiability. Several path sensitization models and delay models are studied. In addition we evaluate some of the most competitive Boolean satisfiability algorithms seeking to identify which are best suited for solving circuit delay computation problems. Finally, realistic delay modeling (taking into account extracted interconnect delays and fanout data) is considered in order to experimentally evaluate the complexity of solving real-world instances.
Alternating feature spaces in relevance feedback
Authors: Fang Qian, Mingjing Li, Wei-Ying Ma, Fuzong Lin, Bo Zhang
Venue: Proceedings of the 2001 ACM workshops on Multimedia: multimedia information retrieval (2001)

Image retrieval using relevance feedback can be considered as a classification process. In practice, the generalization of classifier is often constrained by the insufficiency of training samples. In this paper, we propose a novel relevance feedback approach capable of collecting more representative samples. Image labeling and classifier training are conducted in two complementary image feature spaces. The complementarities between feature spaces are also studied. Our experimental result based on 10,000 images indicates that the proposed approach significantly improves image retrieval performance.