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C#: A Programmer's Guide
Authors: BPB Publications staff
Venue:  (2001)

:Assisting the programmer in making the transition to the programming language for Microsoft's .NET products, this book details the C and C++ hybrid, C#, developed to compete with Java. Topics covered include the implementation of garbage collection, cross-language integration and exception handling, enhanced security, versioning support, debugging profile, and other services available in the Next Generation Windows Services (NGWS) runtime environment. Real code, in short segments, shows the use of objects and classes, variables and conversations, and delegates and modifiers.Author Biography: BPB Publications is a publisher of computer and technical documentation. 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
Java 3D, 3D graphical environments and behaviour
Authors: Anthony L. Burrows, David England
Venue: Software&mdash;Practice Experience (2002)

A brief outline of the structure of the Java 3D API as a means of producing graphical environments is provided. We then go on to examine issues in the development of a behaviour rich scene, in particular the issues of scene animation and collisions between scene objects. The animation issue is examined first, where issues of timing and architecture are considered. The Java 3D requirements for, and view of, collision are discussed next from a general perspective, identifying several problems with the implementation. Four simple scenes using animation and collision detection are examined. In each case a number of difficulties have been identified, partly related to the responsiveness of the operating system in the case of animation, but particularly due to the view and implementation of the collision detection system provided. Collisions often involve modifications to the states of all objects involved in the collision and some of the issues this raises in the context of Java 3D's provision are examined and reported on. Finally, we finish with a summary of our findings and conclusions on the suitability of Java 3D for building environments.
Understanding Windows 95, 1st edition
Authors: Shelley O'Hara, Rob Tidrow, Paul J. Sanna
Venue:  (1994)

:This updated and complete tutorial is geared toward professionals wanting and needing to switch to Windows 95. It offers a thorough introduction to Windows 95 and its multitasking features, and shows users how to set up communication programs and use Windows 95 on a network.Outlines what hardware and software to buy and what is available to take advantage of Windows 95's speed and 32-bit processing featuresProvides users with step-by-step instructions on utilizing Windows 95's new communications features, such as how to access the InternetExplores Windows 95 multitasking, integration, and plug-and-play
Operating System Concepts, 6th edition
Authors: Abraham Silberschatz, Peter Baer Galvin, Greg Gagne
Venue:  (2001)

:This best-selling book, now in its fifth edition, provides a solid theoretical foundation for understanding operating systems. Authors Abraham Silberschatz and Peter Galvin discuss key concepts that are applicable to a variety of systems. They also present a large number of examples taken from common operating systems, including WindowsNT and Solaris 2. This book teaches general principles in operating systems while giving the teacher and students the flexibility to choose the implementation system.
Hierarchical pattern mapping
Authors: Cyril Soler, Marie-Paule Cani, Alexis Angelidis
Venue: ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG) (2002)

We present a multi-scale algorithm for mapping a texture defined by an input image onto an arbitrary surface. It avoids the generation and storage of a new, specific texture. The idea is to progressively cover the surface by texture patches of various sizes and shapes, selected from a single input image. The process starts with large patches. A mapping that minimizes the texture fitting error with already textured neighbouring patches is selected. When this error is above a threshold, the patch is split into smaller ones, and the algorithm recursively looks for good fits at a smaller scale. The process ends when the surface is entirely covered. Our results show that the method correctly handles a wide set of texture patterns, which can be used at different mapping scales. Hierarchical texture mapping only outputs texture coordinates in the original texture for each triangle of the initial mesh. Rendering is therefore easy and memory cost minimal. Moreover the initial geometry is preserved.
The Incredible Internet Guide for Trekkers
Authors: James R. Flowers
Venue:  (1999)

:Now Trekkers can go warp-speed to the Web's "good stuff"--more than 800 of the best Trek-related sites. Quickly find photos, scripts, sound/video clips, characters, historical perspectives, fan groups and free fun sites. 50 screen captures.
Exploring Microsoft PowerPoint 2002, 1st edition
Authors: Robert Grauer, Maryann Barber
Venue:  (2001)

:Exploring Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2002 Hands-on exercises in each chapter! Step-by-step, in chapter reviews of the topics covered! New integrated exercises! Practice using multiple applications together! In-text boxes! Get tips on pitfalls and shortcuts to make using Office XP easier! Your on-line resource to explore Microsoft® Office XP Use the interactive study guide Use the student data files Use the on-line exercises
Digital Transformation: The Essentials of E-Business Leadership, 1st edition
Authors: Keyur Patel, Mary Pat McCarthy
Venue:  (2000)

:In view of the spectacular successes of business pioneers such as Cisco and FedEx,there can no longer be any doubt that the future of business is inextricably bound up with the Internet. Written by the top e-business strategists at KPMG Consulting/Metrius,Digital Transformation provides executives with a road map for leading their companies through the transition from business to e-business. Based,in large part,on extensive interviews with those at the forefront of the e-business revolution,Digital Transformation cuts through the hype and confusion surrounding doing business on the Internet to reveal the fundamental principles behind the digital transformation currently underway. Executives learn from "the source" how to make the transition to a fully Internet-enabled organization Includes tips and insights from Cisco CEO John Chambers,Dan Shulman,President of Priceline.com,and other e-business gurus Reveals why some companies have been so successful while others tried and failedThe visionaries at Cisco,CMGI,and other big e-business winners share their insights into what it takes to succeed in the new Internet economy.
MCSE TCP/IP Exam Cram: Exam 70-059, 3rd edition
Authors: Gary Novosel, James Michael Stewart, Kurt Hudson
Venue:  (2000)

:Contains all of the curriculum objectives of the TCP/IP exam #70-059 and serves as a complement to the TCP/IP Exam Prep. Provides two complete, revised, practice exams featuring questions designed to assess the reader's readiness to take the exam, and the answers and explanations that reinforce the reasoning behind the correct answers. Updated content includes a new 32-page scenario section designed to prepare the reader for scenario-based questions on the actual exam. Includes updated content that covers all the exam formats. Contains unique editorial content that serves as an ideal complement to all study guides, training courses, and materials.
Graphical methods used in the numerical solution of Jeffery-Hamel flow at fixed flow rates
Authors: Floyd LeCureux, James Burnett
Venue: Proceedings of the 1st annual conference on Computer graphics and interactive techniques (1974)

A basic problem in the area of Fluid Dynamics is the solution of the Navier-Stokes equations describing the radial flow of viscous incompressible fluid between non-parallel plane walls. Since the known solutions involve transcendental equations containing elliptic functions, there are no explicit equations or methods available for determining the shape of the velocity profile for specified boundary conditions that do not require an iterative or graphical technique. The purpose of this paper is to describe the computer generated graphical solutions which allow for an easy determination of the velocity profile for fixed flow conditions. The paper will describe the step by step process of extending the solution of the problem by working back and forth between the graphical representation of the equations and the numerical solution.
Robust Vision for Vision-Based Control of Motion
Authors: Markus Vincze, Gregory D. Hager
Venue:  (2000)

:"Find the design principles you need to move vision-based control out of the lab and into the real world. In this edited collection of state-of-the-art papers, contributors highly regarded in robust vision bring you the latest applications in the field. Whatever your industry  from space ventures to mobile surveillance  you will discover throughout this comprehensive collection a strong emphasis on robust vision simply unmatched today. You will also gain an in-depth analysis of vision techniques used to control the motion of robots and machines. Expert contributors offer you key insights into:*Current control issues including hardware design, system architecture, sensor data fusion, and visual tracking*Modeling methods for vision-based sensing*Useful summaries of recent conclusions drawn from robust-vision workshops *Future research needsIf you want to learn todays approaches to robust vision-based control of motion, this extensive collection is a must. Learn from the experts and, in the process, speed your project development and broaden your technical expertise for future collaborative efforts in your industry."
Using Hybrid Automata to Support Human Factors Analysis in a Critical System
Authors: G. Doherty, M. Massink, G. Faconti
Venue: Formal Methods in System Design (2001)

A characteristic that many emerging technologies and interaction techniques have in common is a shift towards tighter coupling between human and computer. In addition to traditional discrete interaction, more continuous interaction techniques, such as gesture recognition, haptic feedback and animation, play an increasingly important role. Additionally, many supervisory control systems (such as flight deck systems) already have a strong continuous element. The complexity of these systems and the need for rigorous analysis of the human factors involved in their operation leads us to examine formal and possibly automated support for their analysis. The fact that these systems have important temporal aspects and potentially involve continuous variables, besides discrete events, motivates the application of hybrid systems modelling, which has the expressive power to encompass these issues. Essentially, we are concerned with human-factors related questions whose answers are dependent on interactions between the user and a complex, dynamic system.In this paper we explore the use of hybrid automata, a formalism for hybrid systems, for the specification and analysis of interactive systems. To illustrate the approach we apply it to the analysis of an existing flight deck instrument for monitoring and controlling the hydraulics subsystem.
X Toolkit Intrinsics Programming Manual, 2nd edition
Authors: Adrian Nye, Tim O'Reilly
Venue:  (1992)

:Volume 4 is a complete guide to programming with the X Toolkit Intrinsics, the library of C language routines that facilitates the design of user interfaces with reusable components called widgets. It provides concepts and examples that show how to use the various X Toolkit routines. The first few chapters are devoted to using widgets; the remainder of the book covers the more complex task of writing new widgets. Uses the Motif 1.2 widget set in examples and covers X11 Release 5. Volume 4 includes: Introduction to the X Window System. Building applications with widgets. Constructing a bitmap editor with widgets. An overview of each widget in the widget set. Basic widget methods. Events, translations, and accelerators. Event handlers, timeouts, and work procedures. Resource management and type conversion. Selections and window manager interaction. Geometry management. Menus, gadgets, and cascaded pop-ups. Miscellaneous techniques. Comparison of Athena, OSF/Motif, and AT&T OPEN LOOK widgets. Master index to volumes 4 and 5. This book is designed to be used with Volume 5, X Toolkit Intrinsics Reference Manual, which provides reference pages for each of the Xt functions, the widget classes defined by Xt, and the Athena widget set.
Compartmental Modeling with Networks, 1st edition
Authors: Gilbert G. Walter, M. Contreras
Venue:  (1998)

:This is a new advanced reference work presenting compartmental models or flow models, from an applications perspective. Key applications discussed are: ecosystem models, fluid transfer, competition models, tracer kinetic experiments, and network flows. All important topics are presented in an accessible and integrated style: directed graphs, differential equations, Markov chains, and compartmental model constructions.
The Economic Costs and Implications of High-Technology Hardware Theft
Authors: James N. Dertouzos, Eric V. Larson, Patricia A. Ebener
Venue:  (1999)

:This study examines the costs and implications of hardware thefts for U.S. high-technology firms, focusing on manufacturers and distributors of computers, semiconductors, hard disk drives, and cellular telephones. The report is likely to be of interest to high-technology managers, security professionals, policymakers, and law enforcement officials.
Showing instead of telling
Authors: Ron Baecker
Venue: Proceedings of the 20th annual international conference on Computer documentation (2002)

We propose the use of dynamic visual representations to augment traditional static text as documentation. In other words, we suggest using live demonstrations or moving pictures to show people how to do things, and not just using written or spoken words to tell them what to do. We present and illustrate examples of five methods and technologies for creating such dynamic documentation, and summarize what is known about their effectiveness.
Smoothness and Periodicity of Some Matrix Decompositions
Authors: Jann-Long Chern, Luca Dieci
Venue: SIAM Journal on Matrix Analysis and Applications (2000)

In this work we consider smooth orthonormal factorizations of smooth matrix-valued functions of constant rank. In particular, we look at Schur, singular value, and related decompositions. Furthermore, we consider the case in which the functions are periodic and study periodicity of the factors. We allow for eigenvalues and singular values to coalesce.
Mouse Essentials Excel 97 Expert, 1st edition
Authors: Jane Calabria, Dorothy Burke
Venue:  (1998)

:Que E&T's MOUS Essentials were created specifically to meet the guidelines establislied by Microsoft for the Microsoft Office User Specialist Program. Calabria and Burke follow the proven approach of Que E&Ts Essentials with an emphasis on step-by-step tutorials with large screen shots, outstanding student pedagogy. and plenty of exercises. The authors have also included a number of elements designed to help students prepare for the MOUS exams. The MOUS Essentials also include live computer-based learning and assessment with the MOUS Kelly Pinpoint CD-ROM. Key Features: All MOUS Essentials are certified by Microsoft as approved courseware for the MOUS program. Each Project opens with Required Activities from the Microsoft exam guidelines. These activities are indicated throughout the Projects by the MOUS icon. Exam Notes provide students with tips and tricks on preparing for and taking the exams. A unique Student Test Preparation Guide provides general exam information for students, including information on how and where to register for an exam. MOUS Pinpoint software provides computer-based learning and assessment tools for students to complete the in-text projects and practice for the MOUS exams. MOUS PinPoint includes Project Review Tests along with "Show Me" training for each Microsoft MOUS Exam Skill Set covered within the Project. In addition, each MOUS PinPoint has a capstone practice test that mirrors the actual MOUS examination. Instructor's resources include Annotated Instructor's Editions and the Que E&T Certification Resource Center on the Web at www.queet.com/certification.
E-Darwinism: From Business to E-Business...the Impact of the Internet on Today's Corporations, 1st edition
Authors: Eric A. Marks
Venue:  (2002)

:The survival of the fastestInformation technology is now essential to business evolution. Companies that invest in IT as a future resource will live to see the future. The rest won't. The hard reality of the new "Information Darwinism," a term coined by author Eric Marks, is brilliantly and provocatively described in e-Darwinism, a look at the make-or-break impact of IT on accelerating the global struggle for market share. The book offers a compelling look at just how the Internet has transformed business strategy and business strategy creation, IT strategy, and manufacturing strategy for manufacturing and service firms, and made significant inroads in driving revenue enhancement and cost savings as well as reducing a firm's time to market. The book also describes how much the ability to leverage IT has become a requirement for measuring-and selecting-future leaders.
Network computer modeling
Authors: Edward K. Bowdon,  Sr.
Venue: Proceedings of the ACM annual conference - Volume 1 (1972)

Network computers are becoming a reality in the seventies. While systems such as the ARPA network, Carnegie Mellon's PLN, the Collins C-System, CDC's Cybernet, and GE's Time Share Net are coming to fruition, even more grandiose systems are being discussed. These networks all offer the designer the potential of combining the advantages of data base sharing, resource sharing, and load leveling with those of message switching. From a postulation of the essential characteristics of a network computer currently under development, we formulate a queueing theory model for a multiserver system with a finite length priority queue. Then, under the assumptions of Poisson input and exponentially distributed processing times, we use this idealized mathematical model to investigate the steady state stochastic behavior of jobs in the network. We are particularly interested in the efficiency of computer utilization and the average waiting time for jobs of different priority classes.
Healthcare simulation modeling and optimization using MedModel
Authors: Charles R. Harrell, Victor Lange
Venue: Proceedings of the 33nd conference on Winter simulation (2001)

MedModel is a simulation tool that allows healthcare engineers, managers and clinicians to quickly examine very complex operational and planning issues. Unlike static tools, such as spreadsheets, MedModel makes it easy to replicate the complex interactions within and between departments. These interactions quickly create problems that are simply too complex for traditional tools to answer properly. MedModel has a wealth of specific functions to accurately duplicate actual health system behavior. This paper is an examination of how capable this tool is in answering complex healthcare planning questions.
Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science
Authors: Klaus Denecke, Shelly L. Wismath
Venue:  (2002)

:This graduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the basic ideas and concepts of universal algebra and surveys of newer developments. Universal Algebra and Applications in Theoretical Computer Science is written in a style accessible to beginners, with every new concept clearly explained and numerous examples provided. The main ideas of concept lattices as an important tool for conceptual analysis of data are developed, and several examples are given. The algebraic theory of tree automata and its interconnections to universal-algebraic concepts are described. The final part of the book is devoted to key applications of universal algebra in theoretical computer science.
An easily built APL editor
Authors: Robert Robson
Venue: ACM SIGAPL APL Quote Quad (1984)

A full-screen editor has been built as an APL program employing a full-screen auxiliary processor, requiring no modification of the APL system. It is designed to be easy to construct and use on any system with such capabilities.The user is provided with a comprehensive set of editing functions as well as several features specific to editing APL functions. The editor is capable of editing any APL function or rank-2 variable in the workspace. Facilities are provided to allow the user easily to extend the capabilities of the editor.
Codename Bulldog: How Iwon.COM Went from the Idea to Ipo, 1st edition
Authors: Brian Farnham, Bill Daugherty, Jonas Steinman
Venue:  (2000)

:The true story behind one of the biggest and brashest ideas in cyber historyWhen you think about the essence of iWon.com, it seems amazing it even got off the ground. A Web site that gives away millions of dollars a year and which has Yahoo as a competitor--what chance does that have for survival? Well, not only is iWon surviving, it has become a top site by page views--in its fifth month. Codename Bulldog is the behind-the-scenes story of how this remarkable Web company came to be. It describes how two experienced businessmen--one a brilliant marketer, the other a financial whiz--put prominent careers on the line and managed to convince media powerhouse CBS to bankroll their startup with over $100 million in cash and media.In Codename Bulldog you'll learn how iWon's founders identified and exploited the new rules of the ever-changing Internet landscape. All without a shred of Internet experience.|
Formal specification as a design tool
Authors: John Guttag, J. J. Horning
Venue: Proceedings of the 7th ACM SIGPLAN-SIGACT symposium on Principles of programming languages (1980)

The formulation and analysis of a design specification is almost always of more utility than the verification of the consistency of a program with its specification. Good specification tools can assist in this process, but have generally not been proposed and evaluated in this light. In this paper we outline a specification language combining algebraic axioms and predicate transformers, present part of a non-trivial example (the specification of a high-level interface to a display), and finally discuss the analysis of this specification.
Teaching with Electronic Collaborative Learning Groups: Report of the ITiCSE'99 Working Group on Creative Teaching of Electronic Collaborative Learning Groups
Authors: Eva R. Fåhræus, Noel Bridgeman, Joze Rugelj, Barbara Chamberlain, Ursula Fuller
Venue: Working group reports from ITiCSE on Innovation and technology in computer science education (1999)

The integration of technology and collaborative groups has seen the development of electronic collaborative learning groups.Technology supports collaborative learning by allowing collaboration between distributed participants replacing face-to-face meetings. Technology also provides access to supporting tools and methods such as libraries, chat-rooms, and meeting protocols.One major benefit of using electronic collaborative learning groups is the ability to provide for the uniqueness of each student in a group. However, managing electronic collaborative learning groups is not simple, and the role of the teacher changes from knowledge provider to facilitator. This has implications for the amount of technical support that the teacher may require.