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Windows 2000 Developer's Guide
Authors: Raj Rajagopol, Subodh Monica
Venue:  (2000)

:According to the IDC,Windows NT/2000 is experiencing a 25% compound annual growth rate,translating into $26. 9 billion of revenue. Divided into 5 parts,this book provides broad coverage of every relevant development topic of Windows 2000 including Active Directory,COM+ and security features. Includes notes for UNIX programmers throughout the book,highlighting key concepts that differ between developing for UNIX and Windows 2000this is of great help to those transitioning to the Windows platform. CD is a complete toolkit,containing executable files from examples and all of the source code from book. A Complete Resource for Programming Business Applications Using Windows Build robust Windows 2000 applications using this comprehensive developer's guide. Featuring broad coverage of every core topic within Windowsincluding Active Directory,OLE,Active X,Cryptography,and GUIthis book delivers all the practical real-world advice you need to master the expanded Windows environment quickly and accurately. Also included throughout the book are helpful notes highlighting key tips for UNIX programmers migrating to the Windows platform for the first time. The bonus CD-ROM is a complete toolkit,containing all of the source code from the book,saving you hours of programming time. If you want to create powerful,state-of-the-art applications using Windows 2000,this is the ultimate guide. Includes coverage of: Windows 2000 user interface programmingAdvanced GDI programmingActive Directory and Registry programmingUsing OLE,Active X,and Windows SocketsDatabase Programming using ODBC and ADOSecurity Programming using CryptoAPIsTopics include: Windows 2000 Communications and NetworkingDynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)Windows 2000 File SystemsAdvanced GUI and OS Services ProgrammingInternet and Multimedia ProgrammingDatabase Programming Using ODBC and ADOOpenGL ProgrammingWindows 2000 Security Features
Low power integrated scan-retention mechanism
Authors: Victor Zyuban, Stephen V. Kosonocky
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 international symposium on Low power electronics and design (2002)

This paper presents a methodology for unifying the scan mechanism and data retention in latches which leads to scannable latches with the data retention capability achieved at a very low power overhead during the active mode. A detailed analysis of power and area overhead is presented, with layout examples for various common latch styles. Implications of using different power gating techniques for reducing leakage during sleep mode on the design of retention latches are considered, including well biasing for leakage control and sharing wells between gated logic and retention latch devices.
Nonlinear observer design using automatic differentiation
Authors: Klaus Röbenack, Kurt J. Reinschke
Venue: Automatic differentiation of algorithms: from simulation to optimization (2000)

State feedback controllers are widely used in real-world applications. These controllers require the values of the state of the plant to be controlled. An observer can provide these values. For nonlinear systems there are some observer design methods which are based on differential geometric or differential algebraic concepts. The application to non-trivial systems is limited due to a burden of symbolic computations involved. The authors propose an observer design method using automatic differentiation.
Partitioning sequential programs for CAD using a three-step approach
Authors: Frank Vahid
Venue: ACM Transactions on Design Automation of Electronic Systems (TODAES) (2002)

Many computer-aided design problems involve solutions that require the partitioning of a large sequential program written in a language such as C or VHDL. Such partitioning can improve design metrics such as performance, power, energy, size, input/output lines, and even CAD tool run-time and memory requirements, by partitioning among hardware modules, hardware and software processors, or even among time-slices in reconfigurable computing devices. Previous partitioning approaches typically preselect the granularity at which the program is partitioned. In this article, we define three distinct partitioning steps: procedure determination, preclustering, and N-way partitioning, with the first two steps focusing on granularity selection. Using three steps instead of one can provide for a more thorough design space exploration and for faster partitioning. We emphasize the first two steps in this article since they represent the most novel aspects. We illustrate the approach on an example, provide results of several experiments, and point to the need for future research that more fully automates the three-step approach.
Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Authors: Michael Knight, Prima Publishing
Venue:  (1999)

:Your favorite soldiers are back in Eidos's "Commandos: Beyond The Call of Duty!" Engage in the ultimate battle of wits with the most ruthless military force in history. Set in the backdrop of WWII, Commandos is a realtime tactical wargame that puts you in command of a squad of elite Allied Commandos whose job is to complete 8 all-new dangerous missions behind enemy lines. Your goal is to thwart he German war effort by means of sabotage and tactical genius. Your perilous missions will take you from the parched desert of North Africa to the banks of the Rhine, the mountainous fjords of Norway, and the beaches of Normandy.
Realtime Physics: Active Learning Laboratories, 1st edition
Authors: David R. Sokoloff, Ronald K. Thornton, Priscilla W. Laws
Venue:  (1998)

:This computer-based lab manual contains experiments in mechanics, thermodynamics, E&M, and optics using hardware and software designed to enhance readers' understanding of calculus-based physics concepts. It uses an active learning cycle, including concept overviews, hypothesis-testing, prediction-making, and investigations.
Condensation-based contour tracking with Sobolev smoothness priors
Authors: Fernando Pérez Nava, Antonio Falcón Martel
Venue: Neural, Parallel Scientific Computations (2002)

This paper proposes a combination of contour deformation modelling in Sobolev spaces and the Condensation filter to track an object over a sequence of images. As Sobolev spaces are smoothness spaces this allows to control the smoothness of the contour deformation extending previous wavelet representations. We also introduce a probabilistic model for the wavelet deformation of the contour that induces a prior distribution for contour deformation. The deformation model is used to generate an stochastic dynamic model for contour evolution in time. Computational results are presented that show applications of this formulation.
Quasi-Newton Bundle-Type Methods for Nondifferentiable Convex Optimization
Authors: Robert Mifflin, Defeng Sun, Liqun Qi
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1998)

In this paper we provide implementable methods for solving nondifferentiable convex optimization problems. A typical method minimizes an approximate Moreau--Yosida regularization using a quasi-Newton technique with inexact function and gradient values which are generated by a finite inner bundle algorithm. For a BFGS bundle-type method global and superlinear convergence results for the outer iteration sequence are obtained.
Quick Course in Microsoft Word 2000: Effective Software Training for People in a Hurry, 1st edition
Authors: Editors of Online Press Inc.
Venue:  (1999)

:Topics covered by Quick Course in Microsoft Word 2000 include getting started - creating a new document, entering text, giving instructions, saving documents, and manipulating windows; making letter-perfect documents - using AutoText and AutoCorrect, editing techniques, finding and replacing text, and checking spelling; creating eye-catching documents - using templates and wizards, formatting techniques, and publishing documents; using lists, tables, and forms; adding graphics, graphs, and spreadsheets; and incorporating mail merge, form letters, and labels. 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
Constructing attack scenarios through correlation of intrusion alerts
Authors: Peng Ning, Yun Cui, Douglas S. Reeves
Venue: Proceedings of the 9th ACM conference on Computer and communications security (2002)

Traditional intrusion detection systems (IDSs) focus on low-level attacks or anomalies, and raise alerts independently, though there may be logical connections between them. In situations where there are intensive intrusions, not only will actual alerts be mixed with false alerts, but the amount of alerts will also become unmanageable. As a result, it is difficult for human users or intrusion response systems to understand the alerts and take appropriate actions. This paper presents a practical technique to address this issue. The proposed approach constructs attack scenarios by correlating alerts on the basis of prerequisites and consequences of intrusions. Intuitively, the prerequisite of an intrusion is the necessary condition for the intrusion to be successful, while the consequence of an intrusion is the possible outcome of the intrusion. Based on the prerequisites and consequences of different types of attacks, the proposed approach correlates alerts by (partially) matching the consequence of some previous alerts and the prerequisite of some later ones. The contribution of this paper includes a formal framework for alert correlation, the implementation of an off-line alert correlator based on the framework, and the evaluation of our method with the 2000 DARPA intrusion detection scenario specific datasets. Our experience and experimental results have demonstrated the potential of the proposed method and its advantage over alternative methods.
Handbook of Usability Testing: How to Plan, Design, and Conduct Effective Tests
Authors: Jeffrey Rubin
Venue:  (1994)

:Presents a step-by-step approach to usability testing in today's fast-paced industrial production environment, where reducing time to market has become a prerequisite for survival. Contains chapter coverage for each of the six stages including numerous examples and case studies. Provides information on the politics and human elements of testing within an organization. Features plenty of inside tips and tricks to help ease the testing process.
A Dynamic Programming Algorithm for the Optimal Control of Piecewise Deterministic Markov Processes
Authors: Anthony Almudevar
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2001)

A piecewise deterministic Markov process (PDP) is a continuous time Markov process consisting of continuous, deterministic trajectories interrupted by random jumps. The trajectories may be controlled with the object of minimizing the expected costs associated with the process. A method of representing this controlled PDP as a discrete time decision process is presented, allowing the value function for the problem to be expressed as the fixed point of a dynamic programming operator. Decisions take the form of trajectory segments. The expected costs may then be minimized through a dynamic programming algorithm, rather than through the solution of the Bellman--Hamilton--Jacobi equation, assuming the trajectory segments are numerically tractable. The technique is applied to the optimal capacity expansion problem, that is, the problem of planning the construction of new production facilities to meet rising demand.
Playstation Games Guide: Volume 5; Totally Unauthorized
Authors: Brady Games, Dodge
Venue:  (1998)

:Totally Unauthorized PlayStation Games Guide, Volume 5 is fifth in the best-selling PlayStation Games Guide series. It contains the comprehensive coverage players need to conquer the latest and greatest games for the PlayStation. Anticipated titles include: Crash Bandicoot 2, Tomb Raider 2, Resident Evil Director s Cut, Madden 98, Star Wars Masters of Teras Kasi, Croc, Fighting Force, Armored Core and Parappa The Rapper. It also includes tons of secret codes for many other new games.
Quicken 98 Bible
Authors: Kathy Ivens, Thomas E. Barich, Stephen I. Bush
Venue:  (1998)

:Do you remember New Years Eve 1998? Or was it 1988? You were probably raising your champagne glass and ambitiously resolving to finally get your financial house in order. Well, its high time you act on that resolution and take fiscal matters into your own hands with Quicken 98 -- the ultimate cybernetic bookkeeper. Thanks to Quicken 98 Bible, you can learn to consolidate receipts, bank statements, and pay stubs on your desktop computer. The Quicken 98 Bible author team -- composed of a veteran computer consultant, a software developer, and a CPA -- pools its talents and provides an expert analysis of Quicken Basic 98 for Windows, Quicken Deluxe 98, Quicken Suite 98, and Quicken Home & Business 98. Quicken 98 Bible also helps you establish small business accounts, generate tracking reports, and even plan for your financial future. Plus, you can optimize your new Quicken version by mastering Quicken extras such as the Home Inventory module, the Emergency Records Organizer, and Family Lawyer Deluxe from Parsons Technology.
Common Warehouse Metamodel: An Introduction to the Standard for Data Warehouse Integration
Authors: John Poole, David Mellor
Venue:  (2001)

:The official guide to programming with the revolutionary data-sharing technology The Common Warehouse Metamodel (CWM) is the new OMG standard that makes the sharing of data seamless. The CWM standard development team provides developers with a complete overview of what CWM is and how it works. After acquainting readers with the CWM architecture and how each CWM component fits into existing database and data warehouse architectures, the authors provide expert guidance on how to plan for, implement, and deploy CWM technologies. Companion Web site features updates on CWM technologies, descriptions of tools, and links to vendor sites.
Multiple Contour Finding and Perceptual Grouping using Minimal Paths
Authors: Laurent D. Cohen
Venue: Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision (2001)

We address the problem of finding a set of contour curves in an image. We consider the problem of perceptual grouping and contour completion, where the data is a set of points in the image. A new method to find complete curves from a set of contours or edge points is presented. Our approach is based on a previous work on finding contours as minimal paths between two end points using the fast marching algorithm (L. D Cohen and R. Kimmel, International Journal of Computer Vision, Vol. 24, No. 1, pp. 57&ndash;78, 1997). Given a set of key points, we find the pairs of points that have to be linked and the paths that join them. We use the saddle points of the minimal action map. The paths are obtained by backpropagation from the saddle points to both points of each pair.In a second part, we propose a scheme that does not need key points for initialization. A set of key points is automatically selected from a larger set of admissible points. At the same time, saddle points between pairs of key points are extracted. Next, paths are drawn on the image and give the minimal paths between selected pairs of points. The set of minimal paths completes the initial set of contours and allows to close them. We illustrate the capability of our approach to close contours with examples on various images of sets of edge points of shapes with missing contours.
A system using implicit feedback and top ranking sentences to help users find relevant web documents
Authors: Ryen W. White, Joemon M. Jose, Ian Ruthven
Venue: Proceedings of the 25th annual international ACM SIGIR conference on Research and development in information retrieval (2002)

We present a web search interface designed to encourage users to interact more fully with the results of a web search. Wrapping around a major commercial search engine, the system combines three main features; real-time query-biased web document summarisation, the presentation of sentences highly relevant to the searcher's query, and evidence captured from searcher interaction with the retrieval results.
Extreme Mindstorms
Authors: Dave Baum, Michael Gasperi, Luis Villa
Venue:  (2000)

:- The four contributing authors, Dave Baum, Michael Gasperi, Ralph Hempel, and Luis Villa, are well-known authorities on LEGO MINDSTORMS- Discusses advanced programming techniques using RCX 2.0 firmware, pbForth, and legOS with lots of sample programs - Includes lots of projects and clear step-by-step instructions for building custom sensors Extreme Mindstorms is for LEGO MINDSTORMS enthusiasts of all ages who are interested in special projects and new programming methods. Through the construction and programming of two demonstration robots, readers will learn advanced MINDSTORMS programming techniques. The book covers the use of RCX 2.0, pbForth, and legoOS. Each author has written a section of the book based on that author's specialty. Dave Baum is the creator of NQC and Ralph Hempel is the creator of pbForth. Luis Villa has maintained an extensive collection of information on legOS, and Michael Gasperi is an authority on constructing custom Mindstorms sensors. Numerous sensor assembly projects are presented with simple systematic instructions, and though the topics covered are advanced, readers should be able to assemble the projects and understand how they work without any prior knowledge of electronics. Author Biography: Dave Baum is the creator of NQC, a powerful language for programming Mindstorms robot. He is also the author of Dave Baum's Definitive Guide to LEGO MINDSTORMS, a book that has appealed to a wide audience of readers from children to adults. Baum is currently a Principal Staff Engineer at Motorola. He holds a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ralph Hempel is a professional engineer who specializes in embedded systems design. Ralph holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. LEGO had been a part of Ralph's life since the late 1960s, but when he bought a set for his son Owen in 1997, the flame was rekindled. Besides building original Technic and Town models with his family, Ralph enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and playing blues harmonica. Luis Villa is an undergraduate at Duke University studying Computer Science. He rediscovered Lego and became an expert in legOS while preparing to become a Teacher's Assistant for a Duke course that used LEGO Mindstorms. Luis writes and maintains the legOS HOWTO which can be found on the web at http://legOS.sourceforge.net/HOWTO. Besides maintaining the legOS HOWTO, Luis spends his spare time studying political theory and attending lots of Blue Devil basketball games. Michael Gasperi works as a Principal Engineer with the Advanced Technology division of Rockwell Automation. He became involved with homebuilding custom sensors for LEGO MINDSTORMS shortly after it was introduced in 1997. Since then his web site has become the central depository for sensor ideas and plans. During his 22 years of experience as a professional engineer he has developed many industrial electronic products as well as published hobbyist articles in the fields of model rocketry, amateur radio, pinhole photography and crystal radio.
Circular Tuscan-k arrays from permutation binomials
Authors: Wensong Chu, Solomon W. Golomb
Venue: Journal of Combinatorial Theory Series A (2002)

In this paper, we first discuss some properties of permutation polynomials over finite fields. In particular, a class of permutation binomials are introduced and a series of set complete mappings is constructed. Based on that, we present a new construction for Tuscan-l arrays with various sizes.
MCSE Windows NT Server 4 in the Enterprise for Dummies with Cdrom, 2nd edition
Authors: Kenneth Majors, Dave Dermon
Venue:  (1999)

:Motivated test-takers have little time to review for their MCSE exam--this fun and easy guide makes studying easier and less stressful. The CD-ROM contains self-assessment tests, practice exams, and challenging games that help candidates track their progress as they study.
Automated calibration of modulated frequency synthesizers
Authors: Dan McMahill
Venue: Kluwer International Series In Engineering And Computer Science (2001)

In recent years, there has been considerable interest in highly integrated, low power, portable wireless devices. There are three primary areas to be addressed when higher performance and lower power are desired. The first area is the device technology. Scaling of devices has realized steady improvements for many years. The second area is improved circuit design techniques. The final area is at the architectural level. This monograph focuses on the problem of low power GFSK/GMSK modulation and presents an architectural approach for improved performance. The new architecture is a modulated &Sgr;-D fractional-N frequency synthesizer. The key innovation is an automatic calibration technique, which operates in the background. The availability of the calibration circuit makes high data rate, low power modulation possible.
Technology as the new liberal art: the DePauw University approach to pervasive information fluency
Authors: Carol L. Smith, Dennis A. Trinkle, Lynda S. Latta, Joshua Wilson
Venue: Proceedings of the 30th annual ACM SIGUCCS conference on User services (2002)

DePauw University is a selective, liberal arts institution with 2200 undergraduate residential students. In fall 2001, DePauw initiated its Information Technology Associates Program (ITAP) for students. ITAP provides students opportunities that link the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education with technology training and skills needed to succeed in today's digital world. During their first year, ITAP students participate in training rotations with key campus information technology groups where they learn digital video/audio production, Web design, information analysis, desktop and network hardware, and client support. In their second year and following, they participate in on-campus internships to gain hands-on, real world experience and sharpen their skills in information technologies and leadership. In their third year, students have the option of a semester-long technology internship with an off-campus employer.Regardless of their major or career aspirations, ITAP recruits students who display enthusiasm, a strong desire to learn new skills, and a passion to master the latest technologies. Through real life work experiences, ITAP students gain an understanding of how their jobs and personal interactions with clients make them more marketable for future careers. They benefit in many areas: gaining technical, leadership, and consulting skills; developing life-long professional behaviors; working in a team environment; and fine-tuning interpersonal skills. In addition, the longevity of the student with the four-year program ensures that he or she is an asset that also benefits the University. Through ITAP, DePauw is able to draw upon affordable staffing by employing student workers who are specifically chosen for their talents and carefully guided in their training and development.In this paper, the program director, an ITAP student associate, and on-campus internship hosts describe ITAP and its impact on teaching, learning, and the University community from multiple perspectives, including individual student experiences and campus-wide outcomes.
Network management abroad
Authors: J. C. W. Hendriks, M. E. M. Spruit, M. Looijen
Venue: International Journal of Network Management (2002)

This paper presents a number of interim results of a survey that, on the basis of a case study, establishes links between conditions in various countries and steering the management of an international network. It shows that the impact of factors in other countries on the network can largely be controlled from within an organization.