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Monitoring and synchronization for teamwork in GPGP
Authors: Sherief Abdallah, Nevin Darwish, Osman Hegazy
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

This paper addresses the problem of coordinating a group of agents involved in a team. To achieve flexible teamwork, agents should synchronize their work and monitor their performance to avoid redundant work. Generalized Partial Global Planning (GPGP) is one of the most common techniques used in coordinating cooperative agents, however, no technique is without limitations. Our work adopts some concepts of STEAM to overcome some of GPGP limitations. In particular, we suggest adding coordination mechanisms to GPGP and extending TAEMS, the model underlying GPGP, to facilitate such mechanisms. The work has successfully been implemented using JAF architecture. The coordination mechanisms are written as Soar rules where we implemented a JAF component that implements the Soar engine. Analysis of a case study is presented along with experimental results to illustrate the power of the proposed work.
Recursive simulation to aid models of decision making
Authors: John B. Gilmer,  Jr., Frederick J. Sullivan
Venue: Proceedings of the 32nd conference on Winter simulation (2000)

Recursive simulation involves a simulation, or an entity in the simulation, creating another instance of the same simulation, running it and using its results. This is particularly applicable to decisionmaking in a military simulation. Simulation can be used by the simulated command elements to evaluate the implications of the possible choices. The simulation that is already running provides a conveniently available evaluation tool if it can be run recursively. This has been done with the "eaglet" simulation, and data collected that indicates that the quality of decisionmaking by the simulated command elements is improved.
Modeling reality with simulation games for a cooperative learning
Authors: João Rafael Galvão, Paulo Garcia Martins, Mário Rui Gomes
Venue: Proceedings of the 32nd conference on Winter simulation (2000)

In this work we want to show the importance of visualization, interfaces and re-design techniques through 3D modeling, animations and VRML in the developing of the simulation games for education or training purposes in a production environment. We also present some theories, concepts and a classification of different games on a two-dimensional map for displaying the variety of games and as a way for selecting a game that is appropriate to a specific pedagogical situation, in the wide taxonomy context of the learning and education programs for a cooperative learning. Finally we also present some features of an simulation game, for the production management of a product (Printed Circuits Boards) in order the trainees practice the main stages in the manufacture of this product, through the platform of WWW and the techniques already presented in this text for a high level of performance. The analysis and data sharing is actually in gather action because this is a work that is in progress.
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in C++, 2nd edition
Authors: Mark Allen Weiss
Venue:  (1998)

:In this second edition of his successful book, experienced teacher and Author Mark Allen Weiss continues to refine and enhance his innovative Approach to Algorithms And data structures. Written for the advanced data structures course, this text highlights theoretical topics like Abstract data types and the efficiency of Algorithms, as well as performance and running time. This edition also includes A new chapter on advanced data structures and material on the Standard Template Library that conforms to the new standard. In Addition, All code has been updated and tested on multiple p1atforms and conforms to the ANSI ISO Final Draft standard. Before covering Algorithms and data structures, the author provides A brief introduction to C++ for programmers unfamiliar with the language. All of the source code will be Available over the Internet. Dr. Weiss also distinguishes the book with his user-friendly writing style, logical organization of topics, and extensive use of figures and examples that show the successive stages of an algorithm.
The Windows 98 Registry: A Survival Guide for Users, 1st edition
Authors: John Woram
Venue:  (1998)

:For all of Microsoft's warnings about editing the Registry, it remains the most powerful, the most versatile - and often, the only - way to troubleshoot and customize your Windows PC. With the expert advice of Registry guru John Woram, you'll quickly gain the know-how you need to navigate the maze of HKEYs, subkeys, and data strings with complete confidence. Clearly organized and well illustrated, The Windows 98 Registry takes the mystery out of the Registry, giving you a clear, detailed roadmap and straightforward directions. 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
Apache: Web Server Directives Guidebook
Authors: Gordon McComb
Venue:  (2000)

:Apache Web Server Directives Guidebook is a printed version of the Apache "directives" that control the behavior of the Apache Web server. The Apache Project is a collaborative software development effort aimed at creating a robust, commercial-grade, full-featured, and freely available source code implementation of an HTTP (Web) server. In addition to Apache Web Server Directives Guidebook, toExcel also provides a printed version of the installation and general administration portion of the Apache documentation, Apache Web Server Installation and Administration Guide, which details the process of installing and administering the Apache Web Server. For more information on the Apache Web server project, see http://www.apache.org/. This volume is designed to be a handy desktop companion, saving you the time and expense of printing the Apache documentation yourself. It is also useful when viewing the online version of the Apache documentation is inconvenient.
The Robot Builder's Bonanza: 99 Inexpensive Robotics Projects
Authors: Gordon McComb
Venue:  (1995)

:A collection of tested and proven projects that can be mixed and matched to create a wide range of highly intelligent and workable robot creatures.
A framework for guaranteeing statistical QoS
Authors: Martin Reisslein, Keith W. Ross, Srinivas Rajagopal
Venue: IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON) (2002)

Continuous-media traffic (i.e., audio and video) can tolerate some loss but has rigid delay constraints. A natural QoS requirement for a continuous-media connection is a prescribed limit on the fraction of traffic that exceeds an end-to-end delay constraint. We propose and analyze a framework that provides such a statistical QoS guarantee to traffic in a packet-switched network. Providing statistical guarantees in a network is a notoriously difficult problem because traffic flows lose their original statistical characterizations at the outputs of queues. Our scheme uses bufferless statistical multiplexing combined with cascaded leaky buckets for smoothing and traffic contracting. This scheme along with a novel method for bounding the loss probability gives a tractable framework for providing end-to-end statistical QoS. Using MPEG video traces, we present numerical results that compare the connection-carrying capacity of our scheme with that of guaranteed service schemes (i.e., no loss) using GPS and RCS. Our numerical work indicates that our scheme can support significantly more connections without introducing significant traffic loss.
News Junkies Internet 500, 1st edition
Authors: David Haskin
Venue:  (1996)

:Geared toward the general public as well as "news junkies, " Internet News Junkies 500 reveals an extensive array of news sites and sources around the globe. Both home and business-oriented readers will discover fascinating, informative sites. The book is arranged like a Sunday newspaper and covers all aspects of news, including business, international, sports, features, medicine, law and politics. An online component is included.
C++ Templates and Tools with Disk, 2nd edition
Authors: Scott Robert Ladd
Venue:  (1996)

:This second edition of the book covers the addition of the Standard Template Library as well as the first edition's concentration on implementing your own templates in code. Ladd provides a hands-on approach by giving practical examples that can easily be written into everyday applications. 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 Explorer 3 for Windows 95 for Dummies
Authors: Doug Lowe
Venue:  (1996)

:Microsoft is taking the online world by storm with Internet Explorer 3.0, its newest software for accessing the Information Superhighway. Internet Explorer 3 For Windows For Dummies shows you how to access the World Wide Web, newsgroups, e-mail, chat rooms, and more. Inside, find easy-to-understand explanations for using all the Internet Explorer features and get the information you really need to browse the Web like a pro! Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Get online fast and make Internet Explorer your Web browser Search the Web with Microsoft's all-in-one search page Find the easiest ways to keep your preferred Web sites close at hand with Favorites and Quick Links Set Parental Controls to insure appropriate Web viewing for all members of your family -- choose from five rating levels Participate in newsgroups and exchange e-mail by using Microsoft Internet Mail and News features Chat with Internet users around the globe -- comic-book style -- with Internet Explorer's innovative Comic Chat Cut your phone bills and travel expenses with the NetMeeting conferencing features Experience multimedia and virtual reality with Internet Explorer's built-in ActiveMovie and VRML support Add hot new Java and ActiveX features to your own Web site Automate your sign-on procedure with Dial-Up Scripting to save time and headaches
Link implementation techniques
Authors: Robert M. Long
Venue: Proceedings of the 16th annual Southeast regional conference (1978)

The physical representation of DBMS data models involves representing logical relationships via connections between data value occurrences. The collection of connections between two sets of data values is said to specify a link. In [D2] three distinct forms of link have been show to exist, each capturing distinct physical characteristics. The purpose of this paper is to extend the concept of a link so as to permit specification of various physical storage schemes. This extension thus enables a more precise definition of the physical representation of data models.
Marketing in the Cyber Age: The Why, the What and the How
Authors: Kurt Rohner
Venue:  (1999)

:In this book the author shows you the way to start thinking digitally and puts you and your company firmly into the cyber age. It gives you the marketing basics for the cyber age, sets the perspectives and most importantly shares practical experience of implementation. It also enables you to minimise risk and control the pace of the implementation process. A summary of all key aspects of cyber marketing is provided to enable company leaders and marketing professionals to successfully exploit the rising electronic markets and achieve bottom-line success. 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
Complete Idiots Guide to PCs, (with CD-ROM), 4th edition
Authors: Joe Kraynak
Venue:  (1996)

:Providing readers with the information they need from purchasing and setting up their system to creating impressive documents and spreadsheets, and from installing modems to using the Internet, this book's friendly approach combines solid instructions with a style full of wit and humor that takes the fear out of learning. (IBM)
The Soft Edge: A Natural History and Future of the Information Revolution
Authors: Paul Levinson
Venue:  (1997)

:Boldly extending and deepening the pathways blazed by Marshall McLuhan, Paul Levinson presents an engaging tour of how communications media have been responsible for major developments in history and for the significant changes in our personal and social lives today.The Soft Edge explores how information technologies influence events in decisive ways at crucial times in history and how they are selected for survival based on how well they accommodate human needs. Using often original and unusual interpretations of both historic and recent events, Levinson brilliantly displays the role new media plays in society, the effects that human choice has on this (r)evolution, and what's in store for us in the future.
C++ for Dummies, 2nd edition
Authors: Stephen Randy Davis
Venue:  (1996)

:The features of C++ programming are like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Understanding how they fit together is important. C++ For Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows beginners and experts useful tips on how to get a better grasp of the C++ language. Unlike other C++ programming books, this handy reference considers the "why" just as important as the "how." This down-to-earth guide also includes a review of the C language in case your knowledge of C is rusty. Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Get your feet wet with an introduction to the non-object-oriented features of C++ Catch up on the object-oriented learning curve so you can write programs right away Write effective, complete, industrial-strength classes Streamline your programs with inheritance Use the optional features of C++ to become a polished programmer Test your skills and see what you've learned with Stephen's new 25-minute Workout Plus, Stephen's Top Ten Lists, Including: Ten ways to avoid adding bugs to your program Ten most important compiler switches
Lotus Domino for Dummies, 1st edition
Authors: Jon S. Stuart
Venue:  (1997)

:Lotus Domino For Dummies is for non-technical and technical people alike! Whether you want to find out how Domino will improve relationships with customers and suppliers and impact the bottom line, or if you're new to LotusNotes and Web site development, this is the book for you. Soon, you'll be able to create powerful, interactive, and secure Web sites that'll knock the socks off your customers, employees, friends, and family. Inside, find helpful advice on how to Implement a comprehensive security scheme for your Web site Manage your Web site's design and content easily Develop both Internet and intranet sites Create a Web site from which customers can order products and services Incorporate powerful Notes Mail and calendaring tools into your Domino Web site Make your Notes databases available to 40 million people presently using Web browsers Allow users to create, edit, and delete documents and execute agents on your Web site Tap into your company's relational databases with a Web browser Integrate HTML, Java, and Animated GIFs Download and upload files on the Domino Web server
Stability comparison in single-server-multiple-queue systems
Authors: S. Lam, Rocky K. C. Chang
Venue: ACM SIGMETRICS Performance Evaluation Review (2001)

In this paper we study stability comparison among queues in single-server-multiple-queue systems. We establish trichotomy between two queues in terms of stability. We introduce a concept of degree of instability which reflects the stability level of an individual queue. Through comparing the degrees of instabilities of two queues, we give conditions under which two queues are as stable as each other and, one queue is more (less) stable than the other. We also generalize previous results regarding to stability ranking or stability ordering, and accommodate them into our general form.
Nettravel, 1st edition
Authors: Michael Shapiro
Venue:  (1997)

:The Internet has thrown open travel resource channels that were once accessible only to professional travel agents. Airlines, hotels, and tour companies are all moving onto the World Wide Web as a way to connect directly with their customers. Through these Web sites, you can get personally involved in planning your travel. Internet access gives you the freedom to learn more, choose wisely, and save money by searching for the best deals.
Definitions and demographics
Authors: L. B. S. Raccoon
Venue: ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes (2001)

Who are software engineers? Answering this question properly, by defining the profession clearly and counting practitioners accurately, will help all software engineers. Practitioners will better understand the career paths that are available. Managers will better understand the jobs that employees fill. Researchers will better predict how the field will evolve. The software engineering community will better understand its identity and will better wield its influence. And, everyone will be able to make more responsible distinctions between who is and is not a software engineer.In the first section, I propose a definition of software engineers as those who focus primarily on software development and who have some depth and breadth of experience in the process, and I propose a scaling model of software engineering demographics. In the second section, I discuss the difficulty of distinguishing between software engineers and non-engineers. I believe that credentials will evolve to help clarify this distinction. And in the third section, I call for a new demographic study tailored to the needs of software engineers. This study should create a complete portrait of the field.I also respond to several criticisms of A Whole New Kind of Engineering: I explain why I believe that in 1998, about 1,000,000 software engineers existed in the U.S. and why software engineers do not need computer science or even technical degrees to prove themselves today, though this will surely change in the future.
Internet Publishing and Transformation of Knowledge Processes
Authors: J. Leon Zhao, Vincent H. Resh
Venue: Communications of the ACM (2001)

Surveying the transition from conventional to Internet-based publishing mechanisms.
More UNIX for Dummies, 1st edition
Authors: John R. Levine
Venue:  (1995)

:UNIX For Dummies introduced you to the UNIX operating system -- the operating system at the heart of countless World Wide Web and Internet servers, graphics workstations, and corporate and academic mainframes. Now, in MORE UNIX For Dummies, best-selling authors John R. Levine and Margaret Levine Young take you to the next level, showing you how to configure and use the C, Bourne, and Korn shells as well as the Bourne-Again Shell (BASH); get the most out of powerful text editors like vi and emacs; tap the Internet with e-mail, Usenet, Gopher, and FTP; and write programs in the awk language -- all without requiring you to get a computer science degree.
Can I FAX a Thank-You Note?
Authors: Audrey Glassman
Venue:  (1998)

:Just about everyone is "plugged in" nowadays--there isn't much of a choice. 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
Modern Control System Theory and Design, 1st edition
Authors: Stanley M. Shinners
Venue:  (1992)

:Modern Control System Theory and Design, Second Edition offers the most comprehensive treatment of control systems available today. Its unique text/software combination integrates classical and modern control system theories, while promoting an interactive, computer-based approach to design solutions. The sheer volume of practical examples, as well as the hundreds of illustrations of control systems from all engineering fields, make this volume accessible to students and indispensable for professional engineers. 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
An analysis of programming environments
Authors: J. Urban, L. Edmonds, D. Holland, B. King, M. Moghis, H. Valencia
Venue: Proceedings of the 20th annual Southeast regional conference (1982)

Programming environments consist of those tools and techniques that are applied throughout the software life cycle. Recent interest in programming environments has existed in industry, government, and academia. This paper is a synopsis of five graduate software engineering course projects in which programming environments were analyzed. The basis for the course project was a general set of environment questions posed to the attendees of the National Bureau of Standards Programming Environment Workshop. This paper addresses environment settings and requirements for the settings. The impact of utilizing programming environments, evaluation criteria, and technology validation are discussed. Finally, the paper covers current programming environment technology and potential future directions.
CorelDRAW! 5 for Dummies, 1st edition
Authors: Deke McClelland
Venue:  (1994)

:Informative and fun, CorelDRAW 5 For Dummies is the indispensable guidebook for all users of CorelDRAW, one of the leading Windows graphics programs. You'll find quick solutions and practical information on creating professional-quality logos, illustrations, and special effects. Plus, bestselling author and graphics guru Deke McClelland shows you how to... Install and customize CorelDRAW 5 Work with all of Corel's integrated graphics components, PHOTO-PAINT!, CHART!, MOVE!, and VENTURA! -- as well as DRAW Design documents, edit scanned images, and create on-screen presentations as professionals do Combine text and graphics for impressive publications Express your creativity through special effects such as rotating and stretching Save time with CorelDRAW's tools, flyout menus, and roll-ups Share elements among Corel modules using built-in OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) technology And, to make using CorelDRAW 5 as convenient as possible, CorelDRAW 5 For Dummies includes a handy, pull-out "cheat sheet" containing plenty of time-saving shortcuts and clever solutions for whatever design challenge you come up against.
Scalable formal design methods for asynchronous VLSI
Authors: Rajit Manohar
Venue: ACM SIGPLAN Notices (2002)

This lecture will provide an overview of the field of asynchronous VLSI, and show how formal methods have played a critical role in the design of complex asynchronous systems. In particular, I will talk about program transformations and their application to asynchronous VLSI, as well as describe a simple language that I developed to describe these circuits and aid in their validation.