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Automated assembly of software components based on XML-coded instructions
Authors: Ian Nunn, Dwight Deugo
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

Many approaches to reducing the cost, complexity and development time of software applications have been explored. Several techniques, most recently the Object Oriented paradigm, have been developed to facilitate the reuse of code. Even when these techniques employ the notion of components, they do so only in a limited way within the language's environment at development time. Within the field of Software Engineering, the study of Software Architecture has emerged to provide language support for building configurations of components into runable systems. In this paper we present an XML Architecture Development Meta-Language. The specification is programming language independent. We discuss a prototype engine that uses this Meta-Language for the automated assembly of software applications.
The semantic data model: a modelling mechanism for data base applications
Authors: Michael Hammer, Dennis McLeod
Venue: Proceedings of the 1978 ACM SIGMOD international conference on management of data (1978)

Conventional data models are not satisfactory for modelling data base application systems. The features that they provide are too low level and representational to allow the semantics of a data base to be directly expressed in the schema. The semantic data model (SDM) has been designed as a natural application modelling mechanism that can capture and express the structure of an application environment. The features of the SDM correspond to the principal intensional structures naturally occurring in contemporary data base applications. Furthermore, facilities for expressing derived (redundant) information are an essential part of the SDM; derived information is as prominent in an SDM schema as is primitive data. The SDM is designed to enhance the effectiveness and usability of computerized data bases. It can serve as a formal specification and documentation mechanism for a data base, can support a variety of powerful user interface facilities, and can be used as a tool in the data base design process.
The Microsoft Network for Dummies, 2nd edition
Authors: Doug Lowe
Venue:  (1997)

:Microsoft is taking the online world by storm with the newest version of its popular online service, The Microsoft Network. The Microsoft Network For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is your friendly, easy-to-follow guide to this new online wonderland. You'll find explanations and step-by-step instructions for accessing its features and services, all presented in a plain-English style that doesn't require a degree in computer science to understand. Inside, find helpful advice on how to Exchange messages with friends and associates by using electronic mail Meet people and share ideas through bulletin boards and online chat rooms Find a comprehensive glossary of online jargon and buzzwords, plus directories of the most interesting places to visit on The Microsoft Network and Internet Download megabytes of free software Surf the Internet, including the World Wide Web, Usenet newsgroups, and Internet e-mail Visit exciting new sites from The Microsoft Network, such as Disney's Daily Blast and MSNBC Customize your daily electronic newspaper Plus, Doug's Lists of Top Ten Tips for The Microsoft Network: The Microsoft Network commandments Ten safety tips for kids online Ten things that often go wrong
Developing Natural Language Interfaces: Processing Human Conversations
Authors: Russell Suereth
Venue:  (1996)

:At last,practical help for programmers and developers working at the forefront of language processing. A computer's ability to communicate using ordinary conversational English used to be the subject of abstract theoretical tomes. Not any longer,thanks to this highly practical guide. Developing Natural Language Interfaces shows programmers and developers how to actually build the software that provides basic conversation processing. It also describes,step by step,how you can incorporate more sophisticated language processing capabilities. No matter what Windows-based application you're working in,this book delivers the programming code and easy-to-follow examples you need to take that quantum leap from graphical interfaces. In fact,each chapter contains an example program with a complete description and analysis. And the accompanying CD-ROM includes all examples referred to in the book in both VBA (Visual Basic for applications) and ANSI C,which can be used with any C or C++ compiler and on a multitude of operating systems. Well-illustrated with numerous tables and figures,this book provides clear and implementable discussions of such key topics as: Incorporating sufficent knowledge about grammar into a conversation processor. Resolving the potential problems that may arise from ambiguous,incomplete,or inconsistent meanings. Defining sentence elements,identifying phrases,and including idioms and synonyms. Converting long run-on sentences into more easily recognizable forms. Reading characters and sentences from a text file,and identifying themes. For practical answers to these and mnay other common natural language processing questionsand as a hands-on toolforthe development of the most versatile and easiest-to-operate natural language programsthis trail-blazing book is without equal
Client/Server Computing with the SAS System, Tips and Techniques
Authors: CORPORATE SAS Institute Incorporated
Venue:  (1998)

:Find out how SAS users from throughout the world have developed client/server applications with the SAS System. This book brings together a wealth of practical information reprinted from papers that appeared in the proceedings of SAS Users Group conferences held between 1991 and 1995. Topic areas include client/server application development, SAS data access and network connectivity, SAS servers, and SAS data warehousing and database development. The forty papers included in this book have been selected because of the outstanding value of the information they contain. Also included are subject and author indexes. 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
Collaborative Virtual Environments for Analysis and Decision Support
Authors: Mark Maybury
Venue: Communications of the ACM (2001)

Creating a productive collaborative environment requires a delicate balance of technology, knowledge, and trust.
Algorithms for VLSI Physcial Design Automation, 3rd edition
Authors: Naveed A. Sherwani
Venue:  (1998)

:This work covers all aspects of physical design. The book is a core reference for graduate students and CAD professionals. For students, concept and algorithms are presented in an intuitive manner. For CAD professionals, the material presents a balance of theory and practice. An extensive bibliography is provided which is useful for finding advanced material on a topic. At the end of each chapter, exercises are provided, which range in complexity from simple to research level.
View-dependent multiresolution splatting of non-uniform data
Authors: Justin Jang, William Ribarsky, Christopher D. Shaw, Nickolas Faust
Venue: Proceedings of the symposium on Data Visualisation 2002 (2002)

This paper develops an approach for the splat-based visualization of large scale, non-uniform data. A hierarchical structure is generated that permits detailed treatment at the leaf nodes of the non-uniform distribution. A set of levels of detail (LODs) are generated based on the levels of the hierarchy. These yield two metrics, one in terms of the spatial extent of the bounding box containing the splat and one in terms of the variation of the scalar field over this box. The former yields a view-dependent choice of LODs while the latter yields a view-independent LOD based on the field variation. To show the utility of this general approach it is applied to a set of application data for a whole earth environment and some test data. Performance results are given.
MCSE Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam Cram Personal Test Center
Authors: James Conrad
Venue:  (2000)

:Software-based, high-efficiency learning system for the Windows 2000 Accelerated Exam (70-240). Presents 400 unique and realistic practice test questions covering all of the new test formats that MCSE candidates will face on the exam. Helps users accelerate their learning, maximize their study time, and increase their overall comprehension.
Efficient wireless network simulations with detailed propagation models
Authors: Mineo Takai, Rajive Bagrodia, Ken Tang, Mario Gerla
Venue: Wireless Networks (2001)

Accurate simulation of wireless networks requires realistic models of the channel propagation medium. The widely used free space model is computationally efficient but ignores many attenuation components which affect wireless signal propagation. This paper describes the impact of the accuracy of the wireless channel model on the accuracy of the results and on the execution time of large-scale network models. It then introduces means to reduce the runtime execution when deploying such detailed propagation models.
The design of a BASIC language calculator computer
Authors: Hal Pitts
Venue: Proceedings of the 16th annual Southeast regional conference (1978)

This paper describes a calculator type computer on which algorithms can be programmed in a subset of Dartmouth BASIC. The computer hardware consists of a scientific calculator chip where all arithmetic and math functions are performed and a microprocessor which controls BASIC statement interpretation and input/output functions. Input to the computer is by means of a calculator type keyboard which contains letters, numbers, BASIC keywords, math functions, special symbols, and control keys. Output is through an alphanumeric LED array which is controlled by the microprocessor or manually, to pause after every line of output. An audio cassette tape mass storage device is provided for the storage of programs and data. 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
Embedded Controllers: 80186, 80188, and 80386ex
Authors: Barry B. Brey
Venue:  (1997)

:This is the first book that deals with the programming and interfacing aspects of the embedded microprocessor family that has gained wide application in many areas of electronics, communications, and control systems. The book uses the Microsoft Macro assembler program (MASM) that develops many example programming applications using not only the 80186/80188 and 80386EX, but all the Intel family members from the 80486 through the Pentium Pro processor and contains hundreds of applications that can be executed on the personal computer. 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
Y2k Made Simple: A Natural Health Resource Guide
Authors: Ned Vankevich
Venue:  (1999)

:Empowering Ways to Maximize Your Health and Well-Being During Y2K In this practical resource guide you will find out. . . *What's the best way to prepare for Y2K *What kind of food should you store, and where's the best place to get it *What's the safest and healthiest way to keep warm if the power fails during Y2K *How much water will you need and what's the healthiest way to store it *Where to buy the longest lasting, least expensive flashlights and candles *Why a food dehydrator is one of the best Y2K survival tools *How you can help your family, neighbors and community get ready for Y2K Backcover copy 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
GroupWare in the 21st Century: Computer Supported Cooperative Working toward the Milennium
Authors: Peter Lloyd
Venue:  (1994)

:As the 21st century nears, networked computing is becoming the essence of computing itself. Alternative phrases abound--collaborative work, computer supported cooperative work, simultaneous/concurrent engineering, multimedia real-time interactive work--but the neatest, shortest, and simplest catch-all term was coined in 1978: groupware. The two visionaries who coined the term, Peter and Trudy Johnson-Lenz, are among the 42 expert contributors to Groupware in the 21st Century. Other contributors to the volume include Microsoft's Bill Gates, professors Jay Nunamaker and Tom Malone, and management author Robert Heller. As with most technological sea-changes, the groupware revolution is having its impact first on business, where enhanced interaction between an organization's members, strategic allies, suppliers, and customers can help ensure that it remains dynamic and competitive. Anyone who wants to know about the future of information technology and group processes will want to read this book which brings perspective and clarity to these new technologies.
Systems Analysis and Design: An Active Approach, 1st edition
Authors: George M. Marakas
Venue:  (2000)

:In George Marakas' Systems Analysis and Design: An Active Approach, the student is given the theoretical base, practical tools, and critical techniques required for analyzing and designing business systems. The student gains this experience through a Web-delivered, multimedia, role-playing case study called "NOMAS." Rather than simply reading examples of each concept, students are challenged to incorporate the concepts from the text with the "NOMAS" Web cases. The activities are designed to create a realistic simulation of the social, cultural, and behavioral aspects of business problem solving. Experience Systems Analysis and Design The Web-delivered, multimedia, role-playing case called "NOMAS," encourages students to learn by doing. Real-world settings, role-playing exercises, and team presentations enable students to learn from actual projects rather than fictitious examples for each concept. Ten teaching cases provide students with representation of the typical evolution of a SAD engagement. A concise text in its delivery, but comprehensive in its content  this text is sequenced closely to and logically linked to the active learning materials.
Factoring a binary polynomial of degree over one million
Authors: Olaf Bonorden, Joachim von zur Gathen, Jürgen Gerhard, Olaf Müller
Venue: ACM SIGSAM Bulletin (2001)

On 22 May 2000, the factorization of a pseudorandom polynomial of degree 1 048 543 over the binary field Z2 was completed on a 4-processor Linux PC, using roughly 100 CPU-hours. The basic approach is a combination of the factorization software BIPOLAR and a parallel version of Cantor's multiplication algorithm. The PUB-library (Paderborn University BSP library) is used for the implementation of the parallel communication.
Your UNIX: The Ultimate Guide, 1st edition
Authors: Sumitabha Das
Venue:  (2000)

:Your UNIX: The Ultimate Guide is both an outstanding pedagogical tool and an exhaustive reference. It is the ideal text for any Unix course. It can also be used for any introductory programming course that includes Unix and for advanced courses such as those on Operating Systems and System Administration. Excellent pedagogy is implemented throughout. Real-world examples make it easier for students to grasp concepts while "Going Further" sections take more advanced students beyond the basics. Over nine hundred exercises allow students to test and reinforce their understanding of material at different levels. This book also features coverage of Linux, which is well marked so that instructors can choose to either include it in their courses or omit it. Additionally, Your UNIX has the most extensive set of indices and appendices currently available in a Unix text. 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
Mastering the Think Class Library: Using Symantec C++ and Visual Architect, 1st edition
Authors: Richard O. Parker
Venue:  (1995)

:The THINK Class Library (TCL) is a comprehensive application framework, common to Symantec C++ compiler products for both the 68000 and PowerPC. Mastering the THINK Class Library provides a thorough examination of the TCL and the Visual Architect, a graphic user interface development tool that allows you to produce commercial-quality applications with a minimum of effort. The author describes fully the structure and operation of the TCL, including explanations of all code generated by the Visual Architect, any necessary custom code, and the operation of this code. Visual Architect tutorial provide you with a step-by-step approach for simplifying the development of complex Macintosh applications using the TCL. You'll also learn: how to use the Visual Architect to construct a user interface and custom application features; tips for constructing and implementing many different types of views; inside information on modal, modeless, and dynamic dialogs; how event processing works and how the TCL performs most of the work for you; how to read from and write to external data files; the inside scoop on how Apple events work inside the TCL; how Object I/O works and how to use it in your own applications; and printing secrets, including how to print multiple windows and offset panes. Mastering the THINK Class Library is an essential resource for every Macintosh developer using TCL and Visual Architect. 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
Guidelines for Enterprise-Wide GUI Design
Authors: Susan Weinschenk
Venue:  (1995)

:Coming up with a set of company-wide GUI standards can be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming processes a development team faces. Now this powerful book takes the pain out of GUI design by supplying you with everything you need to develop and implement your own standards quickly and inexpensively with buy-in from users throughout your organization.
Alison Balter's Access 95 Development, with CD-ROM (Mastering)
Authors: Alison Balter
Venue:  (1996)

:Readers will learn to solve simple and complex programming problems. They will also obtain a library of functions and skills which can be used in all of their development projects.Covers tables, forms, queries, reports, advanced VBA techniques, objects, properties, debugging, and moreProvides the most concise and valuable information of Access 95 developmentCD-ROM includes source code from the book and powerful utilities
Medium preference and medium effects in person-person communication
Authors: Trond Schliemann, Trude Asting, Asbjørn Følstad, Jan Heim
Venue: CHI '02 extended abstracts on Human factors in computing systems (2002)

How does user's media preference vary with communication situation, and does media preference in a certain situation, and does media preference in a certain situation predict actual performance? Preference study shows that user's choice of communication medium seems to follow a common pattern, relatively independent of the communication task at hand - Video being most preferred, text chat the least. Parallel effect studies of person-person communication show, however, that actual task outcome varies with the type of task performed.
Using MS Word 97 (Special Edition), 1st edition
Authors: Bill Camarda
Venue:  (1997)

:This new book edition will go beyond the current version to reach a rapidly growing audience offering the latest comprehensive reference to Microsoft Word 97. The mission of this book is to offer quick solutions with up-to-date content. New approaches to deliver this material include:Microsoft Word is the #1 selling Windows word processor with a user base of over 16 million (Microsoft Web Site, April 20, 1997)Sales of Microsoft Office 97 application licenses are selling at three times the rate of any previous version of Office for a comparable time period (Microsoft Press Release, April 17, 1997)This sales trend is expected to continue, if not increase, for the duration of 1997 (Wall Street Journal, Friday, April 18, 1997, pp. A3)
Learning WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows
Authors: Iris Blanc
Venue:  (1996)

:DDC's original Learning Series now comes with a hard cover. This unique hardcover with a spiral binding blends high quality with efficiency, allowing pages to lay flat. Step-by-step concepts, exercises, keystrokes, mouse commands, and applications enable you to learn WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows quickly and easily. Beginner through expert level. Free color template on back cover.
Personal Computer Applications in the Social Services
Authors: David A. Patterson
Venue:  (2000)

: This book demonstrates the use of personal computers and readily available software as usable tools in social service practice. It emphasizes how professionals can use information technology to acquire, synthesize, enhance, and analyze information that is used in human services practice. The book includes numerous illustrations, including screen shots, of software procedures and techniques, and examples that demonstrate the application of particular computing skills. The book demonstrates the use of spreadsheet software in the collection and analysis of data, including procedures for collecting and displaying single system practice evaluation data. It illustrates the creation and use of charts and graphs in spreadsheet, and describes how to use word processing software to produce smart case notes, interactive documents, mail merges, and Web pages. Chapter 9 is devoted to practice applications of the Internet, the Web, and E-mail. Chapter 10 discusses the ethics of personal computing in social service practice. For readers interested in technology in social service practice.
Its about time: link streams as continuous metadata
Authors: Kevin R. Page, Don Cruickshank, David De Roure
Venue: Proceedings of the 12th ACM conference on Hypertext and Hypermedia (2001)

As enabling technologies become available there is an increasing use of temporal media streams, such as audio and video, within a hypertext context. In this paper we present the rationale and requirements for delivering continuous metadata alongside the media stream, and focus on linking as our case study. We consider the mechanism for delivery of the metadata across a distributed system, the format and content of the metadata flow itself, and the presentation of the media and augmenting metadata to the user. Two initial proof of concept applications have been developed to demonstrate these concepts, which we describe. Finally we propose a framework for highly distributed delivery and processing of multicast continuous metadata, as a part of the infrastructure necessary to provide a more complete multimedia environment for hypermedia systems.