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Machine Design: A CAD Approach, 1st edition
Authors: Andrew D. Dimarogonas
Venue:  (2000)

:Computer aided design (CAD) emerged in the 1960s out of the growing acceptance of the use of the computer as a design tool for complex systems. As computers have become faster and less expensive while handling an increasing amount of information, their use in machine design has spread from large industrial needs to the small designer.
High-Tech Marketing Companion: Expert Advice on Marketing to MacIntosh and Other PC Users, 1st edition
Authors: Dee Kiamy
Venue:  (1993)

:if you're a smaller high-tech company, you face unique challenges. Culled from the pages of Apple Computer's award-winning publication Apple Directions, The High-Tech Marketing Companion shows you how to solve critical marketing problems and get the most from your resources. Each chapter is a self-contained snapshot of a particular marketing issue, offering concrete, practical, and productive solutions. Learn about such instrumental techniques as: How to avoid ten deadly product launch mistakes Using the "elevator test" to accurately position a product Developing the knack of getting repeat business How to create a campaign to influence opinion leaders Dealing effectively with product review editors Creating product packaging that sells Getting the attention of national distributors Increasing the effectiveness of upgrade campaigns. Whether you're the marketing department or are part of a large marketing team, here are proven techniques you can put into action today. Apple Directions is published monthly to communicate Apple Computer's strategy, business, and technical directions. Its goal is to help make companies who develop computer products, publish software, and do in- house development be more successful. 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
Heuristic authentication protocol for TCP/IP network applications under UNIX
Authors: A. H. Wadaa, H. M. Abdel-Wahab, John McHugh
Venue: Proceedings of the 30th annual Southeast regional conference (1992)

Networking has brought about the potential of distributed applications to the user. Typically in such applications there are several different interacting processes that run in multiple hosts and communicate across the network for exchanging data and exercising control. Authentication is an intrinsic activity in the context of distributed applications. A server process has to authenticate a client process, possibly running on another network, prior to granting service to that client. A password in clear text might be sent across the network for this purpose, thus endangering the system security. We propose a heuristic protocol, as an alternative approach to the authentication problem. One important characteristic of our protocol is that its success can only be asserted in a probabilistic manner, nevertheless its probability of success, in any given authentication session, can be arbitrarily increased. The major advantage, however, is that no clear text copy of a password need ever be stored or exchanged across the network under the proposed protocol.
Exploring design through wearable computing art(ifacts)
Authors: Angela Garabet, Steve Mann, James Fung
Venue: CHI '02 extended abstracts on Human factors in computing systems (2002)

Usability is taken into account in design, however analysis of underlying technological values (such as trust, privacy, security) might become overlooked. In this paper, we illustrate how performance art can be used to elicit information about device design and usage. Wearable computing devices or art(ifacts) were used to spark behavior and debate. It was found that the degree of acceptability of the design was related to the perceived control the wearer had over the device. We suggest that what is learned from performance art can be incorporated into future design.
ALS Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, 1st edition
Authors: Microsoft Press
Venue:  (2000)

:Developed for academic courses, Microsoft Windows&reg; 2000 Professional helps students build the skills they need on the job and for MCP Exam 70-210a core requirement on the Windows 2000 MCSE track. The textbook delivers Microsoft courseware adaptable for either a full 16-week semester or a 6-, 8-, or 10-week course. The book is filled with competency-based practice exercises that students complete on their own, while the companion lab manual features additional skill-building activities ideal for your classrooms computer lab. Along with the textbook and lab manual, students get a Student CD-ROM containing study aids, simulation video clips that demonstrate common procedures, an electronic version of the textbook, and detailed information on how to begin a career in Information Technology. An Instructor CD-ROM containing a complete set of instructor support materialsincluding lecture outlines, teaching tips, PowerPoint&reg; slides, test banks, and an instructor lab manualis also available.
Polynomial circuit models for component matching in high-level synthesis
Authors: James Smith, Giovanni De Micheli
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems (2001)

Design reuse requires engineers to determine whether or not an existing block implements desired functionality. If a common high-level circuit model is used to represent components that are described at multiple levels of abstraction, comparisons between circuit specifications and a library of potential implementations can be performed accurately and quickly. A mechanism is presented for compactly specifying circuit functionality as polynomials at the word level. Polynomials can be used to represent circuits that are described at the bit level or arithmetically. Furthermore, in representing components as polynomials, differences in precision between potential implementations can be detected and quantified. We present a mechanism for constructing polynomial models for combinational and sequential circuits. Furthermore, we derive a means of approximating the functionality of nonpolynomial functions and determining a bound on the error of this approximation. These methods have been implemented in the POLYSYS synthesis tool and used to synthesize a JPEG encode block and infinite impulse response filter from a library of complex elements.
Transformations of CCP programs
Authors: Sandro Etalle, Maurizio Gabbrielli, Maria Chiara Meo
Venue: ACM Transactions on Programming Languages and Systems (TOPLAS) (2001)

We introduce a transformation system for concurrent constraint programming (CCP). We define suitable applicability conditions for the transformations that guarantee the input/output CCP semantics is also preserved when distinguishing deadlocked computations from successful ones and when considering intermediate results of (possibly) nonterminating computations.The system allows us to optimize CCP programs while preserving their intended meaning: In addition to the usual benefits for sequential declarative languages, the transformation of concurrent programs can also lead to the elimination of communication channels and of synchronization points, to the transformation of nondeterministic computations into deterministic ones, and to the crucial saving of computational space. Furthermore, since the transformation system preserves the deadlock behavior of programs, it can be used for proving deadlock-freeness of a given program with respect to a class of queries. To this aim, it is sometimes sufficient to apply our transformations and to specialize the resulting program with respect to the given queries in such a way that the obtained program is trivially deadlock-free.
CDMA for Wireless Personal Communications, 1st edition
Authors: Ramjee Prasad
Venue:  (1996)

:Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) is a hot topic. Until now, it has only been used in satellite and military systems, but engineers are starting to recognize certain advantages it has over FDMA and TDMA for use in cellular radio. This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the theory and practical applications of CDMA. Authored by a recognized expert in the field, it fills a gap in current literature by explaining the use of CDMA in different environments, presenting CDMA as a multiple access protocol for wireless indoor, outdoor, and land mobile satellite communication systems. This is cutting-edge information for all those involved in the future of wireless personal communications. It enables engineers, researchers and students to:  Compare wired (cable) and wireless network systems  Understand multiple access protocols  Learn hybrid CDMA  Apply CDMA to various mobile systems  Investigate multiple access schemes for future wireless communication systems You'll gain a complete overview of CDMA, as well as useful solutions to the general problems of wireless communications as they relate to CDMA protocol, and recommended techniques to enhance the performance of a CDMA-based wireless personal communication system. Because the author recognizes that CDMA will have to be implemented in phases, he also addresses the practicalities of the coexistence of CDMA and TDMA. Complete with 180 illustrations, 400 equations, practical examples, and appendices.
PCs for Dummies, 5th edition
Authors: Dan Gookin
Venue:  (1997)

:Throw out those dense, mind-numbing, jargon-filled computer manuals and grab yourself a copy of PC's For Dummies, 6th EDITION, your all-in-one guide that is packed with all the tried-and-true advice and special tricks that you can expect from all-time best-selling author Dan Gookin. In his familiar, fun, and easy-to-follow fashion, Gookin guides you through the wonderful world of PCs with a minimum of technobabble and a maximum of hardware smarts and software savvy. Find out what lurks inside a PC and sort your way through chips, cards, cables, and connections The Dummies Way. You don't have to be a geek to get the most bang for your computing buck PC's For Dummies, 6th Edition, is the ideal reference for first-time PC users. From putting your PC together to finding quick answers and sage advice on installing new hardware and software, surfing the Internet and sending e-mail, or troubleshooting your PC problems, you can feel confident-and get your work done-in no time at all.
Internet Explorer 4 Jumpstart for Windows 95, 1st edition
Authors: Tom Badgett
Venue:  (1997)

:Microsoft's Internet Explorer 4 is a lot more than just the most advanced World Wide Web browser you can find. It's a whole new way to link your computer directly to the Internet, and it's available free from Microsoft's Web site. Internet Explorer 4 Jumpstart for Windows&reg; 95 tells you all you need to know to download the most current version and then install and configure it for your Windows 95 PC. Learn how to use Explorer 4's unique blending of browser and desktop so that you can search your local drive, LAN, and the Web with the same look and tools. The book's Quick Start section tours the entire Explorer package and shows you what each menu and toolbar means. It also explains the best ways to arrange files on your hard drive and LAN so that you can find and share data quickly and easily. The glossary explains all the critical Explorer, Internet, and networking terms you may encounter as you expand your browsing horizons. New features bring new opportunities: use NetMeeting to share applications and videoconference; NetShow for Internet and intranet broadcasts; FrontPad for basic Web authoring; and Outlook Express as an e-mail and news client.
FileMaker Pro 4 for Dummies, 1st edition
Authors: Tom Maremaa
Venue:  (1997)

:Get moving fast as FileMaker Pro 4 For Dummies takes you on a swift and informative tour through the cool world of databases. With its clear and easy-to-follow explanations, you'll soon be creating databases, working with a huge library of templates, and more! This easy-to-use reference puts the essentials at your fingertips so you can get answers quickly without any hassle! Inside, find helpful advice on how to Get FileMaker Pro to work for you in both Macintosh and Windows environments Discover the experts' secrets that make work easier Design and build databases that solve problems instead of becoming problems Find out what your databases really know through queries, reports, and relational capabilities Create new, graphically rich layouts easily with improved layout tools, and extend your database's capabilities by using the built-in scripting language Import Microsoft Excel spreadsheets directly into your database Publish your database on the Web with the FileMaker Pro program's new Instant Web Publishing tools
MySQL and PHP from Scratch, 1st edition
Authors: Wade Maxfield
Venue:  (2000)

:Apache, MySQL, PHP3, and IMP… the pieces exist. Each piece has been described ad nauseam. What does not exist is a guide to the marriage of these software technologies into a useful book, until now. This book puts together information on installing, setting up, and troubleshooting each of these technologies into one complete volume. You also learn how each piece is part of a whole by learning, step-by-step, how to create a web-based e-mail system. Learn to run the Linux equivalent of Active Server Pages (ASP) using PHP3, set up an e-commerce site using a database and the Apache web server, and create a data entry system (such as sales, product quality tracking, customer preferences, etc) that requires no installation in the PC. 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
LabVIEW Programming, Data Acquisition and Analysis, 1st edition
Authors: Jeffery Y. Beyon
Venue:  (2000)

:LabVIEW, Programming Data Acquisition and Analysis is your easy, hands-on guide to LabVIEW programming and data analysis. Whether you're learning LabVIEW from the ground up, or updating knowledge you already have, Jeffrey Y. Beyon covers every key technique you need to build reliable, high-performance applications. You'll start with the basics: the structure of LabVIEW source files; using sub VIs loops and conditional statements; data display; data types; and the prerequisites for data acquisition, including sampling theorems and data acquisition VIs. Next, Beyon covers every key category of data acquisition and analysis application - analog and digital, input and output.
High Performance Oracle8 Tuning
Authors: Don Burleson
Venue:  (1997)

:High Performance Oracle8 Tuning provides everything an Oracle8 professional needs to know to create high-quality, high-performance databases and database applications. Packed with useful real-world examples, this book will optimize the user's efforts by focusing on the handful of tuning techniques that will provide the maximum benefit. Unlike other books on Oracle performance and tuning, High Performance Oracle8 Tuning explains the complex internals of the Oracle engine in simple, easy-to-understand terms, and gives the reader immediate insight into how Oracle manages data. Teaches how table design techniques can be used to maximize Oracle8 performance. Exposes the internal mechanisms of Oracle8. Provides pretested performance scripts to get immediate performance information. Offers expert advice on interpreting Oracle8 performance information. Shows how to quickly implement performance and tuning data collection without buying expensive tools. A complete performance and tuning toolkit that will save hundreds of hours of work Ready-to-use scripts that will diagnose your database's weaknesses Software that enables quick interpretation of all performance information Demo of BMC's Patrol, the world's leading Oracle performance monitor
An exact solution to the minimum size test pattern problem
Authors: Paulo F. Flores, Horácio C. Neto, João P. Marques-Silva
Venue: ACM Transactions on Design Automation of Electronic Systems (TODAES) (2001)

This article addresses the problem of test pattern generation for single stuck-at faults in combinational circuits, under the additional constraint that the number of specified primary input assignments is minimized. This problem has different applications in testing, including the identification of "don't care" conditions to be used in the synthesis of Built-In Self-Test (BIST) logic. The proposed solution is based on an integer linear programming (ILP) formulation which builds on an existing Propositional Satisfiability (SAT) model for test pattern generation. The resulting ILP formulation is linear on the size of the original SAT model for test generation, which is linear on the size of the circuit. Nevertheless, the resulting ILP instances represent complex optimization problems, that require dedicated ILP algorithms. Preliminary results on benchmark circuits validate the practical applicability of the test pattern minimization model and associated ILP algorithm.
Distributing streaming media content using cooperative networking
Authors: Venkata N. Padmanabhan, Helen J. Wang, Philip A. Chou, Kunwadee Sripanidkulchai
Venue: Proceedings of the 12th international workshop on Network and operating systems support for digital audio and video (2002)

In this paper, we discuss the problem of distributing streaming media content, both live and on-demand, to a large number of hosts in a scalable way. Our work is set in the context of the traditional client-server framework. Specifically, we consider the problem that arises when the server is overwhelmed by the volume of requests from its clients. As a solution, we propose Cooperative Networking (CoopNet), where clients cooperate to distribute content, thereby alleviating the load on the server. We discuss the proposed solution in some detail, pointing out the interesting research issues that arise, and present a preliminary evaluation using traces gathered at a busy news site during the flash crowd that occurred on September 11, 2001.
Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows 95
Authors: Patricia Murphy
Venue:  (1997)

:This book provides a complete learning package that makes e mastery of Excel '97 both easy and fun. Designed to get users up and running quickly, the book allows them to master Excel with a minimum of time and effort. With numerous screen illustrations and lots of hands-on activities for guidance, the reader learns quickly in a straightforward, understandable manner.
PLATO curriculum structure
Authors: Carlene Gardner
Venue: Proceedings of the 17th annual Southeast regional conference (1979)

PLATO is a computer-assisted instruction medium. It uses graphics, animation, response judging, and text presentation to present material and explain it to students. Tests and quizzes over the material record student progress for the instructor's use. Student activities recorded give valuable diagnostic feedback to the instructor concerning each student's weaknesses and those of the class as a whole. This information is tailored by the instructor to his needs and is completely current.Student operations are governed by a router which presents the curriculum selected by the instructor. S/he decides what order these lessons may be approached by the student and makes an index page for the student to see when s/he signs on.Each lesson contains several areas of study. These can be presented in a rigid sequence or with an index for selective use. Help sequences, review capability, and questions over the area are valuable to the student and to the instructor, who can pinpoint areas needing emphasis.The instructor decides what information is needed about student activities. A datafile collects the information selected and presents it. The instructor may check such factors as the number of hours each student has spent on the system and the number of lessons each has completed or attempted. Information may also be collected for individual questions: times attempted score, whether help requested. All these point out student needs to the instructor. 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
Core Java: Signature Edition
Authors: Cay S. Horstmann
Venue:  (1996)

:The Java development community is raving aabout Core Java---the best Java guide for experienced programmers.The second edition features all new coverage of critical topics including the Java Database connectivity API for integrating Java Applets with existing databases, remote method invocation(RMI), native methods, and other new API's.Filled with expert tips and tricks, Core Javahelps you get to the heart of Java quickly and easily. Whether you're a C, C++ or Visual Basic programmer, you'll learn how to leverage what you already know to get a fast start with Java.You'll start with the fundamentals, then move quickly to more advanced topics like AWT graphics programming, execption handling, threads, debugging, data structures and networking---and walk through the construction and debugging of many real--world Java programs.Core JavaCD--ROM comes with extensive sample applets and applications, the complete Java Development Kit, Java(TM) Workshop(TM), from Sun Microsystems, Cafe' Lite from Symantec, and more.Java programmers agree: if you're serious about learning Java, get Core Java
Hardware Compressed Main Memory: Operating System Support and Performance Evaluation
Authors: Bulent Abali, Mohammad Banikazemi, Xiawei Shen, Hubertus Franke, Dan E. Poff, T. Basil Smith
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Computers (2001)

A new memory subsystem, called Memory Xpansion Technology (MXT), has been built for compressing main memory contents. MXT effectively doubles the physically available memory transparently to the CPUs, input/output devices, device drivers, and application software. An average compression ratio of two or greater has been observed for many applications. Since compressibility of memory contents varies dynamically, the size of the memory managed by the operating system is not fixed. In this paper, we describe operating system techniques that can deal with such dynamically changing memory sizes. We also demonstrate the performance impact of memory compression using the SPEC CPU2000 and SPECweb99 benchmarks. Results show that the hardware compression of memory has a negligible performance penalty compared to a standard memory for many applications. For memory starved applications and benchmarks such as SPECweb99, memory compression improves the performance significantly. Results also show that the memory contents of many applications can be compressed, usually by a factor of two to one.
Windows NT Security with Cdrom, 2nd edition
Authors: Tom Sheldon
Venue:  (1997)

:Security continues to be the number one concern of network administrators running an internal corporate network and/or connecting to the Internet. This updated book discusses security solutions as they relate to Windows NT and the Internet. The CD-ROM contains security demos.