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Why so many clustering algorithms: a position paper
Authors: Vladimir Estivill-Castro
Venue: ACM SIGKDD Explorations Newsletter (2002)

We argue that there are many clustering algorithms, because the notion of "cluster" cannot be precisely defined. Clustering is in the eye of the beholder, and as such, researchers have proposed many induction principles and models whose corresponding optimization problem can only be approximately solved by an even larger number of algorithms. Therefore, comparing clustering algorithms, must take into account a careful understanding of the inductive principles involved.
Telecom Made Simple, 1st edition
Authors: Lawrence Harte, W. E. Harrelson, Avi Ofrane
Venue:  (2001)

:Important changes in telecommunications, or wired technologies, are affecting the way business is conducted around the world. This book presents a technical and marketing oriented overview of telecommunications and its various applications. Topics covered include telephone applications, basic network technologies, transmission systems, public and private telephone networks, inter exchange, data, wireless networks, and community access television. Explanations of the features, costs, services, advantages, and applications of each technology make evaluating one's own business needs easier. An appendix has current listings for providers of telecom technologies, products, and applications. Diagrams and illustrations assist explanation.
Truth revelation in approximately efficient combinatorial auctions
Authors: Daniel Lehmann, Liadan Ita Oćallaghan, Yoav Shoham
Venue: Journal of the ACM (JACM) (2002)

Some important classical mechanisms considered in Microeconomics and Game Theory require the solution of a difficult optimization problem. This is true of mechanisms for combinatorial auctions, which have in recent years assumed practical importance, and in particular of the gold standard for combinatorial auctions, the Generalized Vickrey Auction (GVA). Traditional analysis of these mechanisms---in particular, their truth revelation properties---assumes that the optimization problems are solved precisely. In reality, these optimization problems can usually be solved only in an approximate fashion. We investigate the impact on such mechanisms of replacing exact solutions by approximate ones. Specifically, we look at a particular greedy optimization method. We show that the GVA payment scheme does not provide for a truth revealing mechanism. We introduce another scheme that does guarantee truthfulness for a restricted class of players. We demonstrate the latter property by identifying natural properties for combinatorial auctions and showing that, for our restricted class of players, they imply that truthful strategies are dominant. Those properties have applicability beyond the specific auction studied.
.NET security
Authors: Jason Bock, Pete Stromquist, Tom Fischer, Nathan Smith
Venue:  (2002)

".NET Security" is a tutorial about how to use the .NET security and cryptographic classes as well as a reference for any developer who wants to understand how security is implemented in the .NET Framework. The .NET Framework requires understanding in many new areas such as managed code, permissions, and evidence-and this book covers them all.
Contextualized text explanations for visualizations
Authors: Wallace Chigona, Thomas Strothotte
Venue: Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Smart graphics (2002)

According to the multimedia design principle of spatial contiguity, presenting text explanations for visualizations within the image space improves the users' ability to make referential links between the text and its corresponding objects. In this paper we introduce a concept of Dual-Use of Image Space (DUIS) and we show how the concept presents text explanations for visualizations within the image space without obstructing the image. In DUIS the pixels are used both as shading information for the objects as well as text which can be read.The following are other benefits of DUIS: (1) It provides a mechanism to help user compare information for different objects with minimum cognitive burden (2) By using the same space for both the image and text the concept uses the screen real estate efficiently.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2000/2001 Terrified Teachers with Cdrom
Authors: Elin K. Cook, Josh Braun
Venue:  (2001)

:PowerPoint 2000/2001 for Terrified Teachers is an indispensible guide that will make using Microsoft PowerPoint easy and intuitive the first time you sit down with the program. This book will bring out the designer in you as you use this powerful communication tool to present your ideas clearly and effectively. The first half of the book introduces you to the features and capabilities of this program in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner. The second half of the book illustrates how these skills can be integrated into your classroom curriculum through a series of quick and easy projects.
XML for Dummies, Second Edition with CD, 2nd edition
Authors: Ed Tittel, Frank Boumphrey
Venue:  (2000)

:Now updated with coverage of new applications and thew latest standards, this is the ideal beginners guide to XML (eXtensible Markup Language), the widely heralded successor to HTML. Readers will discover how to use this powerful, flexible language and its specialized applications to format all kinds of complex data for the Web. The CD-ROM comes with software, code, Internet links, and more.
PRIISM: National Information Infrastructures In Pacific Asia: Visions, Reality, and Research Inquiry
Authors: Tung X. Bui
Venue: ACM SIGMIS Database (1996)

Over the last two years, PRIISM, via its members, has participated in three major conferences and workshops whose effort was to focus on research and policy issues related to the information revolution in the Pacific Rim. This increased interest is no accident. It has been suggested that we will soon enter a "Pacific Century," in which the world's economic center of gravity, having shifted from Asia to Europe and then to North America, is now returning to Asia. But it is returning to a very diverse Asia, with many regional differences in language, culture, ideology, income levels and income distribution, and economic policies. Despite this diversity, most - if not all - of the leaders of Asian countries are firmly convinced that IT will help propel their country into the Information Age. Indeed, many nations in Asia Pacific have recently begun to design and implement their widely-publicized national information infrastructures (NIIs). In the previous edition of this column, NII was identified as one of the major information technology issues in the Pacific.
A simulation study of using ER feedback control to transport compressed video over ATM networks
Authors: Xiaomei Yu, Doan B. Hoang, David D. Feng
Venue: Selected papers from the Pan-Sydney workshop on Visualisation - Volume 2 (2000)

Transporting video over asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) networks has been an active area of research. The Variable Bit rate (VBR) service in ATM networks is primarily designed and used for real time application like compressed voice and video. Due to compressed video is inherently bursty, the bandwidth could not be efficiently utilized. The explicit rate (ER) flow control designed for Available Bit Rate (ABR) service provides a powerful control scheme to network congestion that it may be modified to VBR service for utilise the bandwidth and control the Quality of Service (QOS) of real time video or voice. In this paper, we present a simulation study of using modified ABR flow control algorithm Enhanced Proportional Rate Control Algorithm (EPRCA) to support compressed video over the ATM network, and compare its performance with VBR transmission.
Digital Signal Processing: A Practical Approach
Authors: Emmanuel C. Ifeachor, Barrie W. Jervis
Venue:  (1993)

:Features Applications and case studies demonstrate how DSP systems are built. Coverage of modern techniques, such as adaptive filtering, spectral estimation, and multirate processing. Demonstrates how to use DSP chips for signal processing design. Programs are written in C. Supplements Transparency Masters: Please write to aw.eng@aw.com to request them.
An Efficient Parallel Algorithm for the General Planar MonotoneCircuit Value Problem
Authors: Vijaya Ramachandran, Honghua Yang
Venue: SIAM Journal on Computing (1996)

A planar monotone circuit (PMC) is a Boolean circuit that can be embedded in the plane and that contains only AND and OR gates. Goldschlager, Dymond, Cook, and others have developed $NC^2$ algorithms to evaluate a special layered form of a PMC. These algorithms require a large number of processors ($\Omega(n^6)$, where $n$ is the size of the input circuit). Yang and, more recently, Delcher and Kosaraju have given NC algorithms for the general planar monotone circuit value problem. These algorithms use at least as many processors as the algorithms for the layered case. This paper gives an efficient parallel algorithm that evaluates a general PMC of size $n$ in polylog time using only a linear number of processors on an exclusive read exclusive write parameter random-access machine (EREW PRAM). This parallel algorithm is the best possible to within a polylog factor and is a substantial improvement over the earlier algorithms for the problem. The algorithm uses several novel techniques to perform the evaluation, including the use of the dual of the plane embedding of the circuit to determine the propagation of values within the circuit.
Photomosaics
Authors: Robert Silvers
Venue:  (1997)

:The photomosaics in this book are pieced together from thousands of tiny photographs. Held at arm's length, the pages seem to compose themselves, revealing the image of an Owl, or Darth Vader, or Marilyn Monroe. And held close up, they explode in a riot of color and movement and exquisite detail. Printed in six colors, featuring some of the world's greatest masterpieces of art and photography, this volume of photomosaics presents the true marriage of art and technology, of photography and computers, of beauty and science.
Optimal Interprocedural Program Optimization: A New Framwork and Its Application, 1st edition
Authors: Jens Knoop
Venue:  (1999)

:Research on program optimization started over thirty years ago. Its importance for a compiler to generate most efficient code is undisputed. But only a few textbooks have been devoted to this topic, and usually optimization is assigned only a chapter or two in textbooks on compiler construction. This may be because, in contrast to such compiler phases as syntactic analysis or code generation, optimization has long been considered an art lacking a well-founded formal basis. Yet substantial progress has been made in understanding its core concepts, particularly using the theory of abstract interpretation. However, recent textbooks on program optimization have treated interprocedural optimization only incidentally. This monograph is intended to fill the gap. Starting from the intraprocedural basic case, it focuses on interprocedural optimization. It emphasizes the analogies and essential differences between intraprocedural and interprocedural optimization, and offers cookbook style support for constructing the underlying algorithms. It is aimed at compiler constructors and researchers interested in the systematic transfer of intraprocedural optimizations to the interprocedural setting, as well as at students seeking a gentle introduction to the field.
Artificial Life and Virtual Reality, 1st edition
Authors: Nadia Magnenat
Venue:  (1994)

:Artificial life refers to all the methods that try to recreate living organisms and creatures by computers. Virtual reality is the immersion of human beings in virtual worlds. This landmark book demonstrates artificial life in virtual reality. It introduces new concepts such as artificial consciousness, presence, autonomy and perception. Includes 12 color pages.
Concentration probabilities for restricted and unrestricted MLEs
Authors: Manabu Iwasa, Yoshiya Moritani
Venue: Journal of Multivariate Analysis (2002)

We consider estimating the mean θ of an n dimensional normal vector X with the restriction that θ belongs to a closed convex set C. We investigate concentration probabilities for the restricted MLE π(X|C) and the MLE X. When n=2, we prove the inequality Pθ[X ∈ A + θ] ≤ Pθ[π(X|C) ∈ A + θ] for any θ ∈ C and any closed convex and centrally symmetric set A. We discuss some extensions for n ≥ 3.
Photonic Switching Technology: Systems and Networks, 1st edition
Authors: M. H. Elmirghani Jaafar
Venue:  (1998)

:Find out how today's photonic switching technologies can provide a functional advantage in handling the ever-increasing data rates and bandwidth requirements placed on telecommunication components, systems, and networks with this self-contained, tutorial guide. Based on systems currently in use, Photonic Switching Technology: Systems and Networks will equip practitioners and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the functionality and versatility provided by photonics technologies used in all-optical networks weighed against their costs and limitations.
Harley Hahn's Internet Advisor
Authors: Harley Hahn
Venue:  (2001)

:Harley Hahn's Internet Advisor is a passionate and insightful book, written by the premier author, Harley Hahn. This book personally guides all users in how to do things and interact with the Internet through Harley's unique style and wit. It is uniquely organized by tasks that people want to accomplish on the Internet, arranged from the most common to the least common. It is easy to read, and contains additional nuggets of information separated from the main text, such as Internet Resources and Hints.
Vis files: NEC supercomputer visualization efforts
Authors: Bill Hibbard
Venue: ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics (2001)

Supercomputers produce data sets that are too large to visualize on workstations, which is a real problem. So I have asked Dr. Shun Doi to describe the work of his team at NEC, directly visualizing data sets on their supercomputers.
Reverend's Logic: Mankind, Machines and the Future of Our Decisions
Authors: Nicholas Dunbar, Mike Lynch
Venue:  (2002)

:The bequest of a set of notebooks, written 250 years ago by the Reverend Thomas Bayes set in motion a chain of events that would transform the world and lead to the method for calculating human decision making. The implications are staggering. Many corporations possess vast quantities of data on customersobtained through techniques such as "cookies" and loyalty cardswithout their knowledge. Taking all this information, and employing Bayesian theory, allows specific targeting, and influencing, of customers. On the Web, search engines can now predict what we are looking for. The implications for technology are only the beginning. Bayes strikes at the heart of how we make decisions. From evidence in court to the interpretation of medical tests, Bayesian theory is creeping into all our decisions. There are already warnings from those who fear the infiltration will result in technology directing our lives and our future. While some counter that Bayesianism will empower individuals and make technology more human-centered. The Reverend's Logic reveals one of the most important aspects of twenty-first century societyhow much of our decision making is being replicated and influenced by computers. At the same time we are being forced to address fundamental questions about how we think. Dunbar explains in non-technical terms how Bayes is already shaping our lives, how it works and traces where it came fromto Bayes himself and the origin of our future.Author Biography: Nicholas Dunbar studied physics in the UK at Manchester and Cambridge. At Harvard, he received a Master's Degree in earth and planetary science. In 1996 he launched his own TV production companyFlickerFilms. In 1998 he joined Risk Magazine as Technical Editor, and in 1999 he published his first book, Inventing Money: The Story of Long-Term Capital Management. He lives in London.
Building Brand-Width: Closing the Sale Online
Authors: Sergio Zyman, Scott Miller
Venue:  (2000)

:Sergio Zyman is back. His The End of Marketing As We Know It powerfully defined the new rules of marketingmarketing as serious business, not fun and games. Now, along has come the Internet economy, and with this "new, new thing" a kind of "new, new marketing." But the simple question is, "Does it work? Does it get results?"The news on Internet marketing is simple: just as traditional marketing that fails to move merchandise is useless, Internet marketing that fails to close the sale online is a fruitless exercise. In addition to this, though, marketing online must be faster, more focused, in order to be more effective. It must develop brandwidth with consumers on the Netone consumer at a time. Teaching the lessons of e-marketing, Zyman is joined by his partner in Z Group, fellow marketing legend Scott Miller. They have developed the 10 Commandments of Building Brandwidtha straight-from-the -shoulder guide to effective marketing on the Web, and off the Web. These are the new rules. Are you ready?
Learn Encryption Techniques With Visual Basic 9X
Authors: Gilbert Held, Gil Held
Venue:  (1998)

:A highly experienced computer book author and expert in the area of security and communications provides experienced programmers with a step-by-step examination of the development of encryption techniques, from the Caesar Cipher through modern-day public and private key encryption methods.
A case study of computational differentiation applied to neutron scattering
Authors: Christian H. Bischof, H. Martin Bücker, Dieter an Mey
Venue: Automatic differentiation of algorithms: from simulation to optimization (2000)

In a neutron scattering application, an unconstrained nonlinear minimization problem is used for the fitting of model parameters to experimental data. Automatic differentiation enables, in a completely mechanical fashion, algorithmic changes by switching from a quasi-Newton method, where first order derivatives are approximated by finite differences, to a modified Gauss-Newton method using exact first order derivatives. Compared to the original code, the code generated by this black box approach produces reliable results rather than results of dubious quality. This approach also is faster in terms of execution time. Its performance is improved further by replacing the most time-consuming subroutine involved in the derivative evaluation by a surprisingly simple, hand-coded implementation of the corresponding analytic expression.
On the parity of colourings and flows
Authors: Andrew J. Goodall, Dominic J. A. Welsh
Venue: Journal of Combinatorial Theory Series B (2002)

We extend a result of Tarsi and show that the chromatic polynomial and flow polynomial evaluated at 1 + k are up to sign the same modulo k2 for any integer k such that |k| ≥ 2.
Real World Adobe GoLive 4
Authors: Jeff Carlson, Glenn Fleishman
Venue:  (1999)

:Adobe GoLive 4 is a full-featured, visual Web page editor, which combines powerful site management with support for Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, DHTML, QuickTime movie editing, embedded Flash, PDF, and FTP client, and a host of other advanced features. New in version 4, GoLive includes tighter integration of XML and Microsoft Active Server Pages, new table-editing features, and the capability of editing QuickTime movies directly within GoLive.Real World Adobe GoLive 4 offers under-the-hood production techniques from two experts in Web design. This in-depth guide to creating Web sites begins with a thorough description of the GoLive interface, explaining the dialogs, palettes, and tools to make them accessible to the beginner. All the methods of using GoLive for page creation, editing, and site management are provided, as well as techniques in getting the most out of the more complex features of the application, such as using the scripting languages, DHTML Actions, or adding CyberObjects to a page.Cross-platform guide to real world Web design issuesWell-illustrated tips and tricks for beginning to advanced users of Adobe GoLiveIn-depth coverage of all the new features of GoLive 4
Writing for Interactive Media: The Complete Guide
Authors: Jon Samsel, Darryl Wimberley
Venue:  (1998)

:This book offers a vital introduction to the key skills and concepts every writer needs to master the emerging craft of interactive writing. Authors Samsel and Wimberley explore the entire gamut of multimedia activity, elucidating the basics of interactive storytelling as well as the intricacies of writing hypertext, gaming applications, and corporate training programs. They show how to plan and structure interactive ideas, write and design compelling characters and multiform plots, create design proposals and interactive screenplays, understand the mechanics of hypertext fiction and online narratives, and write informational and educational multimedia. Included are interviews with leading visionaries Greg Roach, Neal Stephenson, and Michael Joyce, and an exclusive look behind the scenes of such popular interactive creations as MGM's Paul Is Dead, The X-Files, and the role-playing saga Myst. Sample documents, proposals, and scripts are also provided, as well as expert tips for networking, negotiation, and sidestepping the most common mistakes when writing interactive documents.
Fundamentals of Database Systems, 3rd edition
Authors: Ramez A. Elmasri, Shankrant B. Navathe
Venue:  (1999)

:Fundamentals of Database Systems combines clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and excellent examples with up-to-date introductions to modern database technologies. This edition is completely revised and updated, and reflects the latest trends in technological and application development. Professors Elmasri and Navathe focus on the relational model and include coverage of recent object-oriented developments. They also address advanced modeling and system enhancements in the areas of active databases, temporal and spatial databases, and multimedia information systems. This edition also surveys the latest application areas of data warehousing, data mining, web databases, digital libraries, GIS, and genome databases. New to the Third Edition Reorganized material on data modeling to clearly separate entity relationship modeling, extended entity relationship modeling, and object-oriented modeling Expanded coverage of the object-oriented and object/relational approach to data management, including ODMG and SQL3 Uses examples from real database systems including OracleTM and Microsoft AccessAE Includes discussion of decision support applications of data warehousing and data mining, as well as emerging technologies of web databases, multimedia, and mobile databases Covers advanced modeling in the areas of active, temporal, and spatial databases Provides coverage of issues of physical database tuning Discusses current database application areas of GIS, genome, and digital libraries
Computer and Web Resources for People with Disabilities: A Guide to Exploring Today's Assistive Technology, 3rd edition
Venue:  (2000)

:This newly expanded book describes how to make use of conventional and assistive technologies, and explains how to determine needs. An indispensable resource guide, it lists funding sources, government programs, publications, and technology vendors. 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
A Quick Course in Microsoft Works 3 for Windows: Computer Training Books for Busy People
Authors: Joyce Cox, Ted Cox
Venue:  (1995)

:Focusing on Microsoft Works 3 for Windows, this is one of a series of computer-training books for people with busy schedules.