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Proceedings of the Fortieth International Conference on Tools Pacific: Objects for internet, mobile and embedded applications
Venue: ACM International Conference Proceeding Series; Vol. 21 (2002)

These proceedings contain the technical papers accepted for presentation at the Fortieth International Conference on Technology of Object-Oriented Systems and Languages held in Sydney in February 2002 (TOOLS Pacific 2002).A total of 36 submissions were received which were reviewed in full by at least three referees from the international programme committee. Twenty-one papers were accepted, and, together with the improvements suggested in the reviews, are contained in these proceedings.As with all the conferences in the TOOLS series, TOOLS PACIFIC 2002 is catholic and global. TOOLS is catholic because it describes research and applications from both academia and industry, ranging from fundamental theories of computer science to the infrastructures supporting most current and future information systems. TOOLS is global with participation from Europe, Scandinavia, the United States and United Kingdom, and Japan - as well as Australia and New Zealand.
An efficient network flow code for finding all minimum cost s-t cutsets
Authors: Norman D. Curet, Jason DeVinney, Matthew E. Gaston
Venue: Computers and Operations Research (2002)

Cutset algorithms have been well documented in the operations research literature. A directed graph is used to model the network, where each node and arc has an associated cost to cut or remove it from the graph. The problem considered in this paper is to determine all minimum cost sets of nodes and/or arcs to cut so that no directed paths exist from a specified source node s to a specified sink node t. By solving the dual maximum flow problem, it is possible to construct a binary relation associated with an optimal maximum flow such that all minimum cost s-t cutsets are identified through the set of closures for this relation. The key to our implementation is the use of graph theoretic techniques to rapidly enumerate this set of closures. Computational results are presented to suggest the efficiency of our approach.
Red Hat Linux 6 Fast & Easy
Authors: Coletta Witherspoon, Craig Witherspoon
Venue:  (1999)

:If you're new to Linux, this book is designed for you. Red Hat Linux 6 Fast & Easy gives immediate answers to your most pressing "how to" questions for this hot new operating system thats giving Windows a run for its money. Each page is filled with visual examples and step-by-step instructions so you know exactly what to do to get results. Learn how to handle the sometimes complex Linux installation with ease. Use new features to customize Linux for your needs. Tips and tricks throughout the book get you productive beyond the basics. Covers the basics of working within the Linux environment, Linux applications, printing files, faxing documents, managing the file system, and getting on the Internet.
On computing givens rotations reliably and efficiently
Authors: David Bindel, James Demmel, William Kahan, Osni Marques
Venue: ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software (TOMS) (2002)

We consider the efficient and accurate computation of Givens rotations. When f and g are positive real numbers, this simply amounts to computing the values of c = f/&radic;f2 + g2, s = g/&radic;f2 + g2, and r = &radic;f2 + g2. This apparently trivial computation merits closer consideration for the following three reasons. First, while the definitions of c, s and r seem obvious in the case of two nonnegative arguments f and g, there is enough freedom of choice when one or more of f and g are negative, zero or complex that LAPACK auxiliary routines SLARTG, CLARTG, SLARGV and CLARGV can compute rather different values of c, s and r for mathematically identical values of f and g. To eliminate this unnecessary ambiguity, the BLAS Technical Forum chose a single consistent definition of Givens rotations that we will justify here. Second, computing accurate values of c, s and r as efficiently as possible and reliably despite over/underflow is surprisingly complicated. For complex Givens rotations, the most efficient formulas require only one real square root and one real divide (as well as several much cheaper additions and multiplications), but a reliable implementation using only working precision has a number of cases. On a Sun Ultra-10, the new implementation is slightly faster than the previous LAPACK implementation in the most common case, and 2.7 to 4.6 times faster than the corresponding vendor, reference or ATLAS routines. It is also more reliable; all previous codes occasionally suffer from large inaccuracies due to over/underflow. For real Givens rotations, there are also improvements in speed and accuracy, though not as striking. Third, the design process that led to this reliable implementation is quite systematic, and could be applied to the design of similarly reliable subroutines.
Enterprise Systems Integration, 2nd edition
Authors: Judith M. Myerson
Venue:  (2001)

:Enterprise Systems Integration brings together the perspectives, knowledge, and experience of more than 70 experts in the various areas that involve enterprise integration. Their expertise ranges from hands-on experience with technology and project management to the higher-level issues of business and management strategy. Each chapter examines an issue or technology relevant to today's enterprise. Collectively, these chapters span the range of enterprise computing and systems integration.
A Polynomial Time Approximation Scheme for the Grade of Service Steiner Minimum Tree Problem
Authors: Joonmo Kim, Mihaela Cardei, Ionut Cardei, Xiaohua Jia
Venue: Journal of Global Optimization (2002)

In this paper, we present the design of a Polynomial Time Approximation Scheme (PTAS) for the Grade of Service Steiner Minimum Tree (GOSST) problem, which is known to be NP-Complete. Previous research has focused on geometric analyses and different approximation algorithms have been designed. We propose a PTAS that provides a polynomial time, near-optimal solution with performance ratio 1+&epsi;. The GOSST problem has some important applications. In network design, a fundamental issue for the physical construction of a network structure is the interconnection of many communication sites with the best choice of the connecting lines and the best allocation of the transmission capacities over these lines. Good solutions should provide paths with enough communication capacities between any two sites, with the least network construction costs. Also, the GOSST problem has applications in transportation, for road constructions and some potential uses in CAD in terms of interconnecting the elements on a plane to provide enough flux between any two elements.
ATM Switching Systems
Authors: Thomas M. Chen, Stephen S. Liu
Venue:  (1995)

:Written to help you successfully meet the complex challenges of network control and management in ATM, this book examines ATM switches from a systemic approach, helping you meet the complex challenges of network control and management. It describes the layered structure of the B-ISDN protocol reference model and shows the actual construction of an ATM switch model, providing in-depth descriptions of major functional blocks. Supplemented with 81 figures and 350 references.
Multimedia: Gateway to the Next Millennium, 1st edition
Authors: Robert Aston
Venue:  (1994)

:Multimedia, interactive television and the Information Highway... technology is advancing rapidly and these advances can take unexpected turns for those not in tune with the pulse of the new convergence of such industries as computers, consumer electronics, film, broadcasting, cable, publishing, the media, and the telephone companies. This work will help you decipher the direction of rapid technological change in the areas of multimedia, entertainment, education, communications, and our virtual future. Leading experts in their fields have assembled their research into one volume to serve as a resource for media communications executives, industry strategic planners, lawyers, agents, broadcasters, hardware and software developers, and everyone seeking to understand this exciting and rapidly growing market.
Cisco Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and IP
Authors: Steve McQuerry, Stephen Foy, Kelly McGrew
Venue:  (2001)

:Implement Cisco voice over data networks with the official CVoice Coursebook This book will help you to:Configure Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, or IP using Cisco IOS(r) softwareAnalyze existing voice ardware/software, and select the Cisco multiservice access devices that best serve your needsAnalyze existing branch and regional office voice networks and services, and choose the optimum transmission method for voice traffic: Frame Relay, ATM, or IPLearn the fundamentals of VoFR, VoATM, and VoIP standards, protocols, and the Cisco hardware that supports these servicesLearn the basics of the Architecture for Voice, Video, and Integrated Data (AVVID) including CallManager, Cisco IP Phones, and related voice gateway equipmentDesign, configure, integrate, and optimize an enterprise network in remote branch and regional offices by using integrated access technology that combines voice and data transmission over Frame Relay, ATM, and IP connections, access devices, and CIPT client hardwareLearn the fundamentals of PBXs, and apply the principles and concepts to develop a process for integrating Cisco equipment with PBXs and for replacing PBXsCisco Voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and IP is a direct complement to the Cisco authorized training course of the same name. Based on the content of the CVoice course, this book provides an intermediate-level treatment of Cisco voice technologies. The overall objective of the book is to teach engineers how to design, integrate, and configure voice over Frame Relay, ATM, and IP of enterprise or managed network services using various Cisco 2600, 3600, 3810, and 5300 multiservice accessdevices. Coverage of analog and digital telephony fundamentals and principles of voice communications enables readers to determine optimum service selection, equipment, and configuration of a voice-over-data network. Network design engineers and network support engineers will find this book invaluable for its detailed voice coverage on Cisco IOS, hardward, and configuration as well as networking professionals pursuing the Voice Access certification or CCIE certifications.
QuarkXPress Book for MacIntosh, 4th edition
Authors: David Blatner, Eric Taub
Venue:  (1994)

:Entirely revised, this book thoroughly addresses all aspects of the latest release of QuarkXPress for Macintosh Version 3.3. The book has appeared frequently on the Ingram and other bestseller lists. Winner of the 1992 Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing and the 1992 Publish Magazine Reader's Choice Award.
XML for Real Programmers, 1st edition
Authors: Reaz Hoque
Venue:  (2000)

:Are you looking for a serious, intensely technical book on XML? XML for Real Programmers provides detailed instruction in the all techniques you need to master to build XML applications for any Web enterprise. Inside, the author begins with incisive introductions to the entire family of XML technologies. Then, building on this foundation, he guides you step by step through the development of three sample applications that together form a complete, cohesive e-commerce site: 1. A reusable XML framework, adaptable to a wide variety of "document factory" Web applications and complemented by key business objects: an Account class, a Catalog class, and a ShoppingBasket class. 2. A Java-based servlet responsible for all aspects of XSL transformation, including external stylesheets, conditional processing, flow-control, dynamically created attribute nodes for parent elements, and template invocation. 3. An order processing application designed to accept and process data structured by a wide range of DTDs. Features Offers in-depth coverage of the essential members of the XML family-DOM, XSL, Xlink and Xpointer-including specification-level analysis and explanation. Teaches by example, developing in detail three XML applications and showing how they function together as a single, integrated e-commerce site. Focuses heavily on Java and how it is especially well suited to building and deploying XML applications. Concludes with a chapter focusing on the future of XML, other emerging specifications, and the needs of Web-based enterprise. On the CD, provides all the book's sample code, plus IBM Visual Age, IBM XML parser, and Java Tutorial by MindQ.
Software Evaluation for Certification, 1st edition
Authors: Andrew Rae, P. Robert, Hans-Ludwig Hausen
Venue:  (1994)

:With the increasing focus on software quality and standards such as ISO 9000, achieving certification is now crucial for all software products. This book, derived from the ESPRIT project Software Certification Programme in Europe (SCOPE), aims to apply software engineering techniques to software assessment and certification, based on "state of the art" research and practice. It is a comprehensive reference to the issues, techniques and standards involved in software assessment, as well as the associated legal issues. Lists of standards and contact addresses are also included.
Complexity and Approximation: Combinatorial Optimization Problems and Their Approximability Properties, 1st edition
Authors: Giorgio Ausiello, M. Protasi, A. Marchetti-Spaccamela, G. Gambosi, P. Crescenzi, V. Kann
Venue:  (1999)

:In the last ten years the area concerned with the design of approximation algorithms and with the study of the approximability properties of NP-hard combinatorial optimization problems has been one of the most active in computer science, and its scientific developments have considerably enriched our understanding of problem complexity and our ability to cope with difficult applications." "This textbook features a compendium documenting the results on the approximability of more than 200 problems; thus the book is also a source of reference for professionals applying advanced optimization and approximation techniques in practice. The CD-ROM included contains a lot of valuable information, such as lecture slides in various data formats, the compendium in electronic version, and the algorithms visualization toolkit JAZ.
MAC OS X Version 10.1 Black Book
Authors: Mark Bell, Gene Steinberg, Deborah Suggs
Venue:  (2002)

:This book goes way beyond the basics with technical references and practical troubleshooting, administrative tools, networking technologies, and more. It is especially designed to get to the heart of networking issues for systems administrators who want to include Mac OS in Windows or Unix environments. It shows readers how to automate tasks remotely over TCP/IP using Applescript. It also covers support for symmetric multiprocessing and Carbon, a set of Mac APIs designed to help software publishers recompile their software to work with the new features of Mac OS X. The book dives into networking and online issues such as Internet access and security, publishing on the Web, Internet applications and utilities. It also explores the new finder and interface enhancements, preemptive multitasking, and protective memory.
Quantitative WinWin: a new method for decision support in requirements negotiation
Authors: Günther Ruhe, Armin Eberlein, Dietmar Pfahl
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Software engineering and knowledge engineering (2002)

Defining, prioritizing, and selecting requirements are problems of tremendous importance. In this paper, a new approach called Quantitative WinWin for decision support in requirements negotiation is studied. The difference to Boehm's WinWin groupware-based negotiation support is the inclusion of quantitative methods as a backbone for better and more objective decisions. Like Boehm's original WinWin, Quantitative WinWin uses an iterative approach, with the aim to increase knowledge about the requirements during each iteration. The novelty of the presented idea is three-fold. Firstly, it uses the Analytical Hierarchy Process for a stepwise determination of the stakeholders' preferences in quantitative terms. Secondly, these results are combined with methods for early effort estimation, in our case using the simulation prototype GENSIM, to evaluate the feasibility of alternative requirements subsets in terms of their related implementation efforts. Thirdly, it reflects the increasing knowledge gained about the requirements during each iteration, in a similar way as it is done in Boehm's spiral model for software development. As main result, quantitative WinWin offers decision support for selecting the most appropriate requirements based on the preferences of the stakeholders, the business value of requirements and a given maximum development effort.
JavaSymphony: new directives to control and synchronize locality, parallelism, and load balancing for cluster and GRID-computing
Authors: Thomas Fahringer, Alexandru Jugravu
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 joint ACM-ISCOPE conference on Java Grande (2002)

There has been an increasing research interest in extending the use of Java towards performance-oriented programming for distributed and concurrent applications. Numerous research projects have introduced class libraries or language extensions for Java in order to support automatic management of locality, parallelism and load balancing which is almost entirely under the control of a runtime system and frequently results in critical performance problems. In previous work we described JavaSymphony to substantially alleviate this problem. JavaSymphony is a Java class library that allows the programmer to control parallelism, load balancing, and locality at a high level. Objects can be explicitly distributed and migrated based on a high-level API to static/dynamic system parameters and dynamic virtual distributed architectures which impose a virtual hierarchy on a distributed system of physical computing nodes.
Minimizing the Flow Time Without Migration
Authors: Baruch Awerbuch, Yossi Azar, Stefano Leonardi, Oded Regev
Venue: SIAM Journal on Computing (2002)

We consider the classical problem of scheduling jobs in a multiprocessor setting in order to minimize the flow time (total time in the system). The performance of the algorithm, both in offline and online settings, can be significantly improved if we allow preemption, i.e., interrupt a job and later continue its execution, perhaps migrating it to a different machine. Preemption is inherent to make a scheduling algorithm efficient. While in the case of a single processor most operating systems can easily handle preemptions, migrating a job to a different machine results in a huge overhead. Thus, it is not commonly used in most multiprocessor operating systems. The natural question is whether migration is an inherent component for an efficient scheduling algorithm in either the online or offline setting.Leonardi and Raz [Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth Annual ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing, El Paso, TX, 1997, pp. 110--119] showed that the well-known algorithm, shortest remaining processing time (SRPT), performs within a logarithmic factor of the optimal offline algorithm. Note that SRPT must use both preemption and migration to schedule the jobs. It is not known if better approximation factors can be reached and thus SRPT, although it is an online algorithm, becomes the best known algorithm in the offline setting. In fact, in the online setting, Leonardi and Raz showed that no algorithm can achieve a better bound.Without migration, no (offline or online) approximations are known. This paper introduces a new algorithm that does not use migration, works online, and is just as effective (in terms of approximation ratio) as the best known offline algorithm that uses migration.
Virtual Organization: Toward a Theory of Societal Transformation Stimulated by Information Technology
Authors: Abbe Mowshowitz
Venue:  (2002)

:Computers mediate. They serve as brokers in matching buyers to sellers, employees to employers, resources to work processes, and on it goes. The social significance of computers as mediators and brokers has tremendous political and economic consequences. For managers, these consequences manifest themselves most clearly in the virtual organization, which is founded on the separation of requirements (e.g., inputs, such as components) from the ways in which requirements are met (e.g., suppliers and distribution networks). Separating these elements allows managers to switch easily from one way of meeting a requirement to another, for example, by laying off higher paid workers in the U.S. and hiring cheaper foreign labor.
Basic Business Statistics: Concepts and Applications, 7th edition
Authors: Mark L. Berenson, Levin
Venue:  (1998)

:Reflecting the latest trends and methodologies, this comprehensive and innovative study on business statistics uses a practical, data-analytic approach. Based on the development of a survey which integrates the various topics and provides a cohesive study of descriptive statistics, probability, statistical inference, and regression analysis, it now focuses on data analysis and interpretation of computer output with a reduced focus on hand calculations. Creates an Employee Satisfaction Survey yielding 400 sample responses which readers can use to integrate such topics as descriptive statistics, probability, statistical inference, and regression analysis. Offers over 1200 realistic applications problems, 170 Survey/Database Projects, and relevant case studies. Contains two distinct types of summary sections to facilitate understanding - Exploratory and Confirmatory Data Analysis sections (looking at the four components of good data analysis - plotting, observing, computing and describing), and Ethical Issue sections (helps readers learn to think critically about the ramifications of the ethical issues involved in data analysis). Provides thorough coverage of regression and multiple regression, and considers many popular methodologies, including exploratory data analysis (EDA) techniques and dot charts, Pareto diagrams and supertables. Now opens each chapter with a "Using Statistics" example that shows how statistics can be applied to accounting, finance, management or marketing - plus includes appendices on using Microsoft Excel 97 and Minitab; an additional chapter on multiple regression that focuses on model building; a new chapter on decision making; arunning case study, and more.
Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 Online in Web Time, 1st edition
Authors: Steve Gilbert, Bill McCarty
Venue:  (1999)

:Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 Online in Web Time helps the first-time programmer or the programmer new to Java to learn Java and its APIs. Written in a warm and familiar style, Teach Yourself Java in WebTime requires no previous programming experience. It incorporates the proven instructional techniques of the Teach Yourself series, including end-of-section quizzes and programming exercises that allow you to review and expand upon the concepts and skills presented in that chapter. The learning experience is further enhanced with an instructional Web site.
NT Workstation 4 Testing Guide
Authors: Todd Lammle, Lisa Donald
Venue:  (1997)

:MCSE Test Success: NT Workstation 4 is your key to passing Exam 70-073, Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0: Study with summaries of all the information you need to know for the exam Reinforce your knowledge with detailed review questions Gauge your progress with practice questions tougher than the ones you'll face on the exam Full coverage of each objective: Planning Installation and Configuration Managing Resources Connectivity Running Applications Monitoring and Optimization Troubleshooting