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Quadratic Controllability, Strong Controllability, and A Related Output Feedback Property
Authors: Shan-Min Swei, Tetsuya Iwasaki, Martin Corless
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2000)

Quadratic controllability and strong controllability are the two system properties to be discussed for a special class of norm bounded uncertain linear systems. The main contribution of this paper is twofold. First we show that it is possible to reduce the problem of checking quadratic controllability or strong controllability of a given uncertain system to the same problem for a reduced order subsystem, which we call the essential subsystem. Then we use this result to examine a related output feedback property. Specifically, for a given uncertain system, we will answer the following question: What condition is necessary and sufficient for the existence of a dynamic output feedback controller such that the states of the closed-loop system converge to the origin with an arbitrarily fast rate? Our aim is to provide an insight and better understanding of uncertain systems through these results.
Delphi Developer's Handbook with Cdrom
Authors: Marco Cantu, Tim Gooch
Venue:  (1997)

:Written by three renowned developers and lecturers, this book provides experienced Delphi professionals and consultants with detailed coverage of the environment's newest features. Included in the 100+ sample applications are advanced techniques and code samples you can use to make your programs more powerful, faster, and more efficient. Create Distributed Applications. Delphi provides you with both ActiveX and COM capabilities, and is also the best answer for legacy 16-bit developers. Move on to challenging Delphi projects with this book's advanced discussions. The enclosed CD contains the complete source code for every example in the book, plus ready-to-use components and Delphi add-on tools. System utilities, component debugging tools and demonstration versions of third-party Delphi software, including BoundsChecker from NuMega technologies; Raptor from Eagle Software; WebHub from HREF Tools, Web Solution builder from Shoreline Software, and the Source Integrity Test Drive from MKS. As an added bonus, you'll also find sample issues of the best Delphi magazines!
OCP Oracle9i Database: Fundamentals I Exam Guide, 1 edition
Authors: Jason S. Couchman, Sudheer Marisetti
Venue:  (2002)

Prepare to pass the OCP DBA Fundamentals I exam using this Oracle Press study guide. You’ll get complete coverage of all exam topics followed by practice questions and chapter summaries. The CD-ROM contains hundreds of practice exam questions in an adaptive format.Table of contentsPART I Preparing for OCP Database Administration Fundamentals I Exam1 Basics of the Oracle Database Architecture2 Managing the Physical Database Structure.3 Managing Tablespaces and Datafiles4 Storage Structures and Undo Data5 Managing Database Objects6 Managing Database Users PART II OCP Oracle9i DBA Fundamentals I Practice Exams 7 OCP Database Administration Fundamentals I Appendix A Globalization Support
Energy, congestion and dilation in radio networks
Authors: Friedhelm Meyer auf de Heide, Christian Schindelhauer, Klaus Volbert, Matthias Grünewald
Venue: Proceedings of the fourteenth annual ACM symposium on Parallel algorithms and architectures (2002)

We investigate the problem of path selection in radio networks for a given set of sites in two-dimensional space. For some given static point-to-point communication demand we define measures for congestion, energy consumption and dilation that take interferences between communication links into account.We show that energy optimal path selection for radio networks can be computed in polynomial time. Then, we introduce the diversity $g(V)$ of a set $V\subseteq \REAL^2$. It can be used to upperbound the number of interfering edges. For real-world applications it can be regarded as $\Theta(\log n)$. A main result of the paper is that a weak $c$-spanner construction as a communication network allows to approximate the congestion-optimal communication network by a factor of $O(g(V)^2)$.Furthermore, we show that there are vertex sets where only one of the performance parameters congestion, energy, and dilation can be optimized at a time. We show trade-offs lower bounding congestion $\times$ dilation and dilation $\times$ energy. For congestion and energy the situation is even worse. It is only possible to find a reasonable approximation for either congestion or energy minimization, while the other parameter is at least a polynomial factor worse than in the optimal network.
Some multilevel methods on graded meshes
Authors: M. Jung, S. Nicaise, J. Tabka
Venue: Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics (2002)

We consider Yserentant's hierarchical basis method and multilevel diagonal scaling method on a class of refined meshes used in the numerical approximation of boundary value problems on polygonal domains in the presence of singularities. We show, as in the uniform case, that the stiffness matrix of the first method has a condition number bounded by (ln(1/h))2, where h is the meshsize of the triangulation. For the second method, we show that the condition number of the iteration operator is bounded by ln(1/h), which is worse than in the uniform case but better than the hierarchical basis method. As usual, we deduce that the condition number of the BPX iteration operator is bounded by ln(1/h). Finally, graded meshes fulfilling the general conditions are presented and numerical tests are given which confirm the theoretical bounds.
Vrrp: Increasing Reliability and Failover with the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
Authors: Ayikudy Srikanth, Adnan Adam Onart
Venue:  (2002)

"A detailed and clearly written book that is an invaluable resource to all VRRP users and implementers." --Scott Bradner, Senior Technical Consultant, Harvard UniversityBy employing the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), administrators can ensure that their networks remain up and running, thereby eliminating expensive downtime. Using VRRP to avoid network outages is essential to building accessible, robust networks, and central to the implementation of successful disaster recovery models. Written by experts who contributed to the design of the VRRP protocol and participated actively in its deployment, VRRP: Increasing Reliability and Failover with the Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol is your best introduction to this powerful high-availability tool.VRRP examines the general characteristics of the protocol and its usage. The emphasis is on translating the protocol specification into a tutorial form ideal for day-to-day users of VRRP. In addition to introducing the technology, this book provides an in-depth analysis, featuring extensive material on configuring, managing, and troubleshooting VRRP. Precursors to this protocol, such as Cisco's HSRP and DEC's IPSTP, are also discussed. Various vendor-specific extensions to VRRP--and their use in solving specific high-availability problems not addressed by VRRP--are also examined.Network administrators and managers, protocol implementers, practicing professionals, researchers, and students exploring the area of high availability will gain a solid understanding of the core concepts of reliability and redundancy based on VRRP, as well as the particulars of the VRRP protocol and how to implement it.The appendixes provide the necessary background for networking and TCP/IP, the full text of VRRP MIB, a study of actual VRRP implementations and an analysis of public-domain software available for VRRP over Linux, an overview of the VRRP state machine using SDL flowcharts and UML diagrams, and an analysis of the protocol through formal logic.
MCSD Training Guide: Microsoft Acess, 1st edition
Authors: Kevin Marlowe, Emmett Dulaney, Sheila Gravens, Angela J. Jones, Stephen P. Loy
Venue:  (1997)

:MCSD Study Guide: Microsoft Access 97 provides the reader with all of the latest information needed to pass this exam. Combining the real-life knowledge of professionals with the expertise of MCSEs and MCSDs, this book contains important insider tips and notes on successfully passing the MCSD exam.Offers complete coverage of the objectives for this component of the MCSD certificationA matrix guides readers to exactly the information they needPre-chapter quizzes and post-chapter test questions help readers assess their understanding of the technology
Adaptive LQG Control of Input-Output Systems---A Cost-biased Approach
Authors: M. Prandini, M. C. Campi
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2000)

In this paper, we consider linear systems in input-output form and introduce a new adaptive linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG) control scheme which is shown to be self-optimizing. The identification algorithm incorporates a cost-biasing term, which favors the parameters with smaller LQG optimal cost and a second term that aims at moderating the time-variability of the estimate. The corresponding closed-loop scheme is proven to be stable and to achieve an asymptotic LQG cost equal to the one obtained under complete knowledge of the true system (self-optimization). The results of this paper extend in a nontrivial way previous results established along the cost-biased approach in other settings.
Dictionary of Computer and Internet Words
Authors: Editors of The American Heritage (R) Dictionaries
Venue:  (2001)

:An indispensable tool for novices as well as seasoned computer users, the Dictionary of Computer and Internet Words takes the mystery out of computer and Internet terminology. It puts all the information computer users need right at their fingertips, in entries that fully explain the technology without a lot of technological jargon.The Dictionary of Computer and Internet Words will help readers make their way successfully through computer manuals, help files, websites, and the computer section of the newspaper. It contains hundreds of completely new entries covering topics from degaussers to denial-of-service attacks, from exabytes to e-zines, from hash functions to heat sinks. Here is a sample of the new information found in the Dictionary of Computer and Internet Words: MIS  Abbreviation of management information system. A computer system designed for a place of business that allows managers to organize, manipulate, and access data efficiently and effectively. The nature of the system can vary from an expensive mainframe to a local area network. packet sniffer  A program that intercepts data transmitted over the Internet and translates it back into readable text. Network administrators use packet sniffers to help locate and relieve network congestion. Packet sniffers are also used for illicit purposes such as obtaining passwords or credit card numbers. petabyte  A unit of measurement of computer memory or data storage capacity equal to 1,125,899,906,842,624 (250) bytes. One petabyte equals 1,024 terabytes. 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
MCSE NT Workstation 4 Exam Cram, 3rd edition
Authors: Ed Tittel, James Michael Stewart, Kurt Hudson
Venue:  (2000)

:MCSE NT Workstation 4 Exam Cram, Third Edition, covers all exam formats for Exam 70-073: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0. The Third Edition contains a new 32-page "scenario section," designed to prepare the reader for scenario-based questions on the actual exam. Two completely revised practice exams include questions designed to assess the reader's readiness to take the exam, complete with answers and explanations that reinforce the reasoning behind the correct answers. The Third Edition also includes readers' favorite Exam Cram features: Warnings on trick questions, time-saving study tips, multiple-part question strategies, and shortcuts. Special features include: - A revised and updated Cram Sheet with tips, acronyms, and memory joggers that readers can take to the exam. - Cram Fitness Assessments that give readers a way to determine how to proceed with certification by analyzing their educational and experiential background and their subject knowledge level in order to make suggestions about preparation and study. MCSE NT Workstation 4 Exam Cram, Third Edition covers installation and automated installations, Windows NT boot process, advanced configuration settings, security and user administration, configuring workstations, printing, utilizing Microsoft and non-Microsoft network resources, and remote support (including RAS).
The Java Class Libraries: Supplement for the Java 2 Platform, 2nd edition
Authors: Patrick Chan, Douglas Kramer, Rosanna Lee
Venue:  (1999)

:Best-selling authors Patrick Chan, Rosanna Lee, and Doug Kramerprovide a timely 1.2 companion book to The Java Class Libraries,Second Edition, Volume 1. Used together, these books providecomplete documentation for the Volume 1 set of packages. Importantnew packages have been added, including: java.lang.reflect, andjava.util.jar. The Supplement includes complete documentation forall packages, classes, and members that are new or have been changed.Material that has not been changed from Java 1.1 and Java 1.2 is notcovered in the supplement. However, all class descriptions in thesupplement include member summaries that indicate which book containswhich member desriptions. Moreover, the supplement features anintegrated index that covers both books. This definitive reference to the Java 1.2 class libraries is an essentialresource for both novice and experienced Java programmers. Theinformation is presented in an easy-to-use, dictionary-like format. Thepackages covered in this book are: java.io, java.lang,java.lang.reflect, java.math, java.text, java.util,java.util.jar, and java.util.zip. The extensive class and member descriptions contain details crucial fordeveloping robust and professional applets and applications. Eachdescription is supplemented by an example which demonstrates the classor member in a relevant context. Each class description includes: a class hierarchy diagram showing its connection to related classes detailed overview describing its purpose and key concepts a convenient member summary that briefly describes each member and arranges the members into related groups an example demonstrating the class in a "real-world" context comprehensive descriptions and an example for each member.
Porting multithreading libraries to an exokernel system
Authors: Ernest Artiaga, Albert Serra, Marisa Gil
Venue: Proceedings of the 9th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: beyond the PC: new challenges for the operating system (2000)

In this paper, we present an extension to allow multithreaded applications to run on an Intel-based exokernel system. For this purpose, we have ported a user-level threads package to such environment. Our goal is to evaluate the suitability of running multithreaded parallel applications on top of a multiprocessor system managed by an exokernel. We present the design of a prototype library, the lessons learned during its implementation and our proposals for this kind of systems.
PageMaker 6.5 for Windows (Visual QuickStart Guide)
Authors: Ted Alspach
Venue:  (1997)

:Takes an easy, visual approach to teaching PageMaker, where the pictures guide you through the software and show you what to do. Works like a reference book--you look up what you need and then get straight to work. No long-winded passages--concise, straighforward commentary explains what you need to know.
Fireworks 3 Bible with Cdrom, 1st edition
Authors: Joseph W. Lowery, Simon White
Venue:  (2000)

From the Book:Remember that burst of pleasure when you first realized how exciting the Web could be? I'll let you in on a little secret: Macromedia Fireworks makes creating graphics for the Web fun again. Images produced with Fireworks are as sophisticated and rich as those created with any other combination of programs, plus they're Webready-as optimized as possible and bundled with HTML and JavaScript code for amazing interactive effects. I'll be the first to admit my bias. I'm a Dreamweaver power user, and it seems only natural to combine Macromedia's exciting Web-graphics solution with their premier Web-authoring tool . . . in fact, Macromedia encourages you to do so with their Dreamweaver Fireworks Studio. But while I'm confessing, let me also note that I have no patience for tools that don't do the job. The wonderful revelation about Fireworks is that this program eliminates production bottlenecks I didn't even know existed-all while producing stunning imagery that stays editable through revision after easy revision. When I set out to write this book, I decided to really push Fireworks. Rather than using it merely to optimize a series of images (which is does superbly) or to create a compact animation (which it also does superbly) from work created in other programs, I used Fireworks exclusively for all image manipulation and creation. Consequently, both my productivity and my creativity went through the roof. Fireworks 3 Bible was designed to give you all of the information and techniques you need to achieve the same results. Who Should Read This Book? The Web is, without a doubt, one of the key phenomena of our time, and it has attracted anenormous amount of talent, both artistic and technical. After all, how often does a new mass medium appear? The range of Web designers extends from first-generation artists drawn to the exciting Internet possibilities to print professionals who need to expand their creative horizons. Fireworks 3 Bible talks to all those groups, offering solutions to everyday graphics problems, as well as providing a complete reference for the program.
Understanding Relational Database Query Languages, 1st edition
Authors: Suzanne Wagner Dietrich
Venue:  (2001)

:FEATURES/BENEFITS Hands-on Approach Win RDBI software available on the author's web site allows readers to interactively experiment with Relational Algebra, Domain Relational Calculus, Tuple Relational Calculus, and Structured Query Language expressions appearing in the book. SQL Foundations Introduces readers to the industry standard query language in terms of its mathematical foundations and the formal query languages on which SQL is based. Case Studies Enable students and professionals to examine realistic examples from a requirement description to conceptual design and implementation. Provides a side-by-side comparison of the four query languages. Relates Theory to Practice Examines the query languages of the popular PC-based database product Microsoft® Access, including Access QBE (Query By Example) and Access SQL.
Cisco CCNP Test Yourself Practice Exams, 1st edition
Authors: Syngress Media Inc.
Venue:  (1999)

:Put your skills to the test using the comprehensive and current Self-Testing guide for CCNP candidates! This easy-to-use, self-paced book features more than 500 exam-based practice questions to test your knowledge - and richly detailed, instructive answers from the experts to expand your understanding. Plus, hundreds of the practice questions are the challenging scenario-based type. Best of all, the book is based directly on the Cisco CCNP exams, so it contains the most relevant, up-to-date Q&A material available. 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
Professional XML, 2nd edition
Authors: Nikola Ozu, Andrew Watt, Daniel Marcus, Kevin Williams, Mark Birbeck
Venue:  (2001)

:This book is for the experienced developer, who already has some knowledge of XML, to learn how to build effective applications using this exciting but simple technology. Web site developers can learn techniques, using XSLT stylesheets and other technologies, to take their sites to the next level of sophistication. Other developers can learn where and how XML fits into their existing systems and how they can use it to solve their application integration problems.
Creating and Implementing Virtual Private Networks
Authors: Casey Wilson, Peter Doak
Venue:  (2001)

:Teaches the theory, implementation, guidelines, and security aspects of VPNs. Divulges the details behind encryption tools, government restrictions, firewall architectures, client/server technology, security tools, cryptography, and much more. Covers firewalls and how to use them with Cisco routers, proxy servers, TCP/IP, FTP, and more. Covers VPN architecture, advantages and disadvantages of using a VPN, and emerging technologies that may harm VPNs in the future. Provides real-life examples of installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a VPN. Covers the best practices and implementation of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) currently no other book provides actual how-to information. The only documented resource on common hacker attacks against networksplus, it provides the dos and don'ts on how to protect against them. Written for the Unix, Windows, and NT platforms. Provides handy resources and charts to evaluate data trends and perform valuable cost-benefit analysisthe first step in implementing a VPN.
On extending the functions of a relational database system
Authors: Roger L. Haskin, Raymond A. Lorie
Venue: Proceedings of the 1982 ACM SIGMOD international conference on Management of data (1982)

Relational database systems are attracting great interest from potential users outside the traditional areas in which such systems have been employed. Features of modern relational systems such as powerful query facilities, data and device independence, concurrency control, and recovery are useful in applications such as engineering design, office automation, and graphics. However, such applications place demands on the system that it must be extended to handle. This paper identifies three of these demands: storing non-coded information of arbitrary length within the database, dealing with aggregate objects as a unit, and improving support for interactive access. Additions to System R, a prototypical relational system, are introduced to satisfy these demands: long fields, for storing non-coded data, and complex objects, which declare the semantic relationships among data items and provide a means for adequately supporting interactive access.
Neurocomputing for Design Automation, 1st edition
Authors: Hojjat Adeli, Hyo S. Park
Venue:  (1998)

:This work introduces automation and optimization methodologies for the design of complex engineering systems using neural network computing. The book presents new computational models and standards, including applications for steel highrise building structures. Three computing paradigms are covered: mathematical optimization, neural network computing, and parallel processing.