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Interactive Computing Series: Microsoft Word 2000 Introductory Edition, 1st edition
Authors: Kenneth Laudon, Kenneth Rosenblatt
Venue:  (1999)

:The Interactive Computing Series is the Visual,Interactive way to develop and apply software skills. This Skills based approach coupled with its highly illustrated,2 page-spread design is ideal for the intro CIS course,the self-paced course or students in non-traditional education settings.
Specification of Software Systems, 1st edition
Authors: Vangalur S. Alagar, Kasi Periyasamy, K. Periyasamy
Venue:  (1998)

:This graduate-level text provides an introduction to software specification emphasizing formal methods that are relevant to requirements and design stages of software development. The book can also be used as a text for a one-semester course on formal methods at the senior undergraduate level. Readers are assumed to have a working knowledge of software engineering and basic discrete mathematics, but otherwise this may be their first encounter with formal specification.
Practical Construction of Modified Hamiltonians
Authors: Robert D. Skeel, David J. Hardy
Venue: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2001)

One of the most fruitful ways to analyze the effects of discretization error in the numerical solution of a system of differential equations is to examine the "modified equations," which are equations that are exactly satisfied by the (approximate) discrete solution. These do not actually exist in general but rather are defined by an asymptotic expansion in powers of the discretization parameter. Nonetheless, if the expansion is suitably truncated, the resulting modified equations have a solution which is remarkably close to the discrete solution. In the case of a Hamiltonian system of ordinary differential equations, the modified equations are also Hamiltonian if and only if the integrator is symplectic. Evidence for the existence of a Hamiltonian for a particular calculation is obtained by calculating modified Hamiltonians and monitoring how well they are conserved. Also, energy drifts caused by numerical instability are better revealed by evaluating modified Hamiltonians. Doing this calculation would normally be complicated and highly dependent on the details of the method, even if differences are used to approximate derivatives. A relatively simple procedure is presented here, nearly independent of the internal structure of the integrator, for obtaining highly accurate estimates for modified Hamiltonians. As a bonus of the method of construction, the modified Hamiltonians are exactly conserved by a numerical solution in the case of a quadratic Hamiltonian.
Domain partitioning for open reactive systems
Authors: Scott D. Stoller
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM SIGSOFT international symposium on Software testing and analysis (2002)

Testing or model-checking an open reactive system often requires generating a model of the environment. We describe a static analysis for Java that computes a partition of a system's inputs: inputs in the same equivalence class lead to identical behavior. The partition provides a basis for generation of code for a most general environment of the system, i.e., one that exercises all possible behaviors of the system. The partition also helps the generated environment avoid exercising the same behavior multipletimes. Many distributed systems with security requirements can be regarded as open reactive systems whose environment is an adversary-controlled network. We illustrate our approach by applying it to a fault-tolerant and intrusion-tolerant distributed voting system and model-checking the system together with the generated environment.
Numerical Integration of Lie--Poisson Systems While Preserving Coadjoint Orbits and Energy
Authors: Kenth Engø, Stig Faltinsen
Venue: SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis (2001)

In this paper we apply geometric integrators of the RKMK type to the problem of integrating Lie--Poisson systems numerically. By using the coadjoint action of the Lie group $G$ on the dual Lie algebra ${\mbox{\normalsize$\mathfrak{g}$}}^*$ to advance the numerical flow, we devise methods of arbitrary order that automatically stay on the coadjoint orbits. First integrals known as Casimirs are retained to machine accuracy by the numerical algorithm. Within the proposed class of methods we find integrators that also conserve the energy. These schemes are implicit and of second order. Nonlinear iteration in the Lie algebra and linear error growth of the global error are discussed. Numerical experiments with the rigid body and a finite-dimensional truncation of the Euler equations for a two-dimensional (2D) incompressible fluid are used to illustrate the properties of the algorithm.
MCSE Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Readiness Review: Exam 70-216
Authors: Dave Perkovich
Venue:  (2000)

:Windows 2000 Professional will be the premier desktop operating system for all businesses and organizations. Features include the following: Lowest total cost of ownership of any Windows desktop Superset of Windows 98 features Extended security, networking, and performance advantages beyond Windows NT 4.0 Broader hardware and software support than Windows NT 4.0 Best support for new generation of applications Building on the strengths of the world's leading server operating system, Windows 2000 Server will: Dramatically reduce the cost of ownership of managing enterprise computing resources. Be the ultimate platform for developing and deploying distributed applications. Be designed for the enterprise.
Optical Information Processing
Authors: Bahram Javidi, Joseph L. Horner
Venue:  (1994)

:This book presents important recent advances in optical information processing, pattern recognition, neural computing, and materials for devices in optical computing.
DB2 Udb for OS/390 V7.1: Application Certification Guide with Cdrom
Authors: Susan Lawson
Venue:  (2002)

IBM's definitive DB2 UDB V7.1 application development reference and exam study guide for the OS/390 and z/OS platforms An official IBM self-study guide for the DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development Exam (#514) Expert DB2 programming tips, techniques, and guidelines from application development experts Covers data structures, SQL, stored procedures, programming/language environments, debugging, tuning, and more CD-ROM contains complete DB2 application development sample exam The definitive, authoritative guide to DB2 OS/390 application development certification Covers data structures, SQL, stored procedures, programming/language environments, debugging, tuning, and much more Includes a full section on object-relational programming and other advanced techniques Sample test questions help you prepare for the IBM DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development Exam (#514)About the CDThe CD-ROM included with this book contains a complete DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development Exam (#514) sample exam.IBM DB2 UDB Version 7.1 for OS/390 and z/OS delivers unparalleled performance, scalability, and reliability in today's enterprise business environments. Now, there's a complete, authoritative guide to developing applications with DB2 UDB V7.1 in both OS/390 and z/OS environments-and preparing for the IBM DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development Exam (#514).This comprehensive day-to-day guide to DB2 UDB application development is also the only book that delivers the depth of knowledge professionals need to pass IBM's challenging application development exam for the OS/390 and z/OS platforms.IBM Gold Consultant Susan Lawson presents hundreds of useful tips, practical techniques, and expert guidelines for every facet of DB2 UDB application development and every stage of the development process for both OS/390 and z/OS platforms Coverage includes: Foundations for effective DB2 development, including an overview of the DB2 UDB product family and DB2 for OS/390 data structures SQL: basic concepts and coding techniques through advanced OLAP features, star schemas, and star joins Stored procedures, including the SQL procedure language and IBM's Stored Procedure Builder Best practices for application testing, debugging, and performance tuning The full range of DB2 development tools, including ODBC/CLI, Java(tm), COBOL, C, C++, REXX, CAF, CICS, and RRSAF Object-relational programming, including user-defined functions, user-defined data types, and triggers In-depth coverage of locking and concurrencyWhether you're developing for DB2 UDB V7.1 in an OS/390 or z/OS environment, managing DB2 UDB V7.1 application development, preparing for DB2 UDB V7.1 Family Application Development, or all three, DB2 UDB for OS/390 Version 7.1 Application Certification Guide will be your single most valuable resource.IBM DB2 Series
The benefits of event: driven energy accounting in power-sensitive systems
Authors: Frank Bellosa
Venue: Proceedings of the 9th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: beyond the PC: new challenges for the operating system (2000)

A prerequisite of energy-aware scheduling is precise knowledge of any activity inside the computer system. Embedded hardware monitors (e.g., processor performance counters) have proved to offer valuable information in the field of performance analysis. The same approach can be applied to investigate the energy usage patterns of individual threads. We use information about active hardware units (e.g., integer/floating-point unit, cache/memory interface) gathered by event counters to establish a thread-specific energy accounting. The evaluation shows that the correlation of events and energy values provides the necessary information for energy-aware scheduling policies.Our approach to OS-directed power management adds the energy usage pattern to the runtime context of a thread. Depending on the field of application we present two scenarios that benefit from applying energy usage patterns: Workstations with passive cooling on the one hand and battery-powered mobile systems on the other hand.Energy-aware scheduling evaluates the energy usage of each thread and throttles the system activity so that the scheduling goal is achieved. In workstations we throttle the system if the average energy use exceeds a predefined power-dissipation capacity. This makes a compact, noiseless and affordable system design possible that meets sporadic yet high demands in computing power. Nowadays, more and more mobile systems offer the features of reducible clock speed and dynamic voltage scaling. Energy-aware scheduling can employ these features to yield a longer battery life by slowing down low-priority threads while preserving a certain quality of service.
The Rise of Nonsmooth Analysis: Its Main Tools
Authors: V. F. Demyanov
Venue: Cybernetics and Systems Analysis (2002)

The main notion in the classical (smooth) mathematical analysis is that of gradient. Nonsmooth analysis deals with nondifferentiable functions, therefore, the problem is to find a proper replacement for the concept of gradient. Different scientific schools use different tools and, as a result, they construct different theories that allow treating different nonsmooth function classes and to solve different nonsmooth problems. Several notions and tools used in nonsmooth analysis and nondifferentiable optimization are discussed.
An Aggregation-Based Domain Decomposition Preconditioner for Groundwater Flow
Authors: E. W. Jenkins, C. E. Kees, C. T. Kelley, C. T. Miller
Venue: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2001)

We consider theoretical and computational issues associated with an aggregation-based domain decomposition preconditioner applied to a Bi-CGSTAB iterative solver used to solve both Laplace's equation and an important nonlinear model from hydrology used to simulate unsaturated flow, Richards' equation. Theoretical results for Laplace's equation provide estimates of the condition number and the rate of convergence for a two-level Schwarz domain decomposition preconditioner. Computational results for Laplace's equation and Richards' equation show excellent scalability, although no theory is yet available to support the results for the difficult nonlinear problem.
Balancing internet marketing needs with consumer concerns: a property rights framework
Authors: E. Rose
Venue: ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society (2001)

Innovations in web technologies, data warehousing and data mining enable Internet marketers to collect, process and analyze personal data gathered from web users browsing and online purchase habits on a much greater scale as it is now quicker and more economical to do so. Recent surveys indicate that consumers are not comfortable with these practices, especially when the data is collected or sold without their consent. The resulting conflict of interest demands a solution. In this paper, a framework of incomplete markets, property rights and transaction costs is used to analyze the problem and propose some preliminary solutions.
Output interpretation: some myths and common errors in simulation experiments
Authors: Bruce W. Schmeiser
Venue: Proceedings of the 33nd conference on Winter simulation (2001)

During the more than fifty years that Monte Carlo simulation experiments have been performed on digital computers, a wide variety of myths and common errors have evolved. We discuss some of them, with a focus on probabilistic and statistical issues.
Start Your Own Computer Repair Business
Authors: Linda Rohrbough, Michael Hordeski
Venue:  (1994)

:The field of computer repair is bursting with potential. With no end in sight to the demand for computers, opportunities for knowledgeable troubleshooting and repair technicians continue to skyrocket. If you are technically oriented, you can cash in on this hot entrepreneurial opportunity by starting your own PC repair enterprise - no experience required! This manual gives you all the nuts-and-bolts information and advice you need to start your own business and operate it successfully and profitably. Drawing from case histories of real-life PC repair entrepreneurs, this insightful guide offers creative, effective insider tips and tricks that will help you achieve success. You'll find comprehensive coverage of virtually all aspects of setting up shop in the lucrative PC repair field, including: launching the business, including how to set competitive prices, advertise on a shoestring, make contacts, and get referrals; how to maximize profits by choosing a specialty such as data recovery or network services; boosting income by offering auxiliary services such as hardware and software upgrades; and what tools to buy. There is also crucial coverage of networks, which affect more computers each day. Appendices provide useful lists of resources, and the bundled disk contains diagnostic utilities you'll find invaluable. Don't put it off any longer - get started in a new career today! This value-packed book/disk combination is like having your own personal panel of experts guiding you each step of the way.
Introductory Digital Signal Processing with Computer Applications with 3.5 Disk, 2nd edition
Authors: Paul A. Lynn, Wolfgang Fuerst
Venue:  (1998)

:The remarkable increase in the speed and power of digital computers and special purpose hardware over recent years has ensured the continued growth of interest in digital signal processing (DSP). This second edition is being published in response to these changes. It includes new material on Random Digital Signals and Random DSP, as well as new and improved software that illustrates the techniques described in the book.
Ultimate Nintendo 64 Pocket Power Guide: Official Strategy Guide, 747th edition
Authors: Prima Publishing Staff
Venue:  (1998)

:From Super Mario 64 to Banjo-Kazooie, PrimaÆs Ultimate Nintendo Pocket Power Guide offers essential hints, tips, chats, and codes for the hottest games made by Nintendo for the N64. 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
Bandwidth reservation strategies for mobility support of wireless connections with QoS guarantees
Authors: Ruston Hutchens, Samar Singh
Venue: Proceedings of the twenty-fifth Australasian conference on Computer science - Volume 4 (2002)

This paper examines QoS guarantees for bandwidth in mobile wireless networks, with a focus on reducing dropped connections on handoff. We can achieve this by reserving bandwidth for connections that might move into a cell from a neighbouring one. We develop a novel framework for analysing issues relevant to handoff. The principal novelty of this framework is the use of an arbitrary planar graph (network) to model the adjacency relationships of cells in the network. Mobility patterns of the mobile stations are then captured by simple probabilities for moving to a neighbouring cell, leading to a notion of a shadow cluster that is very easy to implement. Three strategies for bandwidth reservations are then proposed and investigated. They range from simple (used as a baseline for comparison) to more complex ones using the shadow cluster concept. We study these strategies by simulation and attempt to determine important parameters and quantify what is gained by added complexity and other variations. Our results show that the topology has an important influence on the results of a reservation policy. However, one of our strategies (the optimistic one) appears to be uniformly superior, because it adapts to changing network topologies as well as movement patterns.
Learning missing values from summary constraints
Authors: Xintao Wu, Daniel Barbará
Venue: ACM SIGKDD Explorations Newsletter (2002)

Real-world data sets often contain errors and inconsistency. Even though this is a very important problem it has received relatively little attention in the research community. In this paper we examine the problem of learning missing values when some summary information is available. We use linear algebra and constraint programming techniques to learn the missing values using apriori-known summary information and that derived from the raw data. We reconstruct the missing values by different methods in three scenarios: ideal-constrained, under-constrained, and over-constrained. Furthermore, for a range query involving missing values, we also give the lower bound and upper bound for the values using constraint programming techniques. We believe that theory of linear algebra and constraint programming constitutes a sound basis for learning missing values when summary information is available.
Designing Active Server Pages, 1st edition
Authors: Scott Mitchell
Venue:  (2000)

:Developers of Active Server Pages often reinvent the wheel. Their background in web design, with its separate HTML page for each viewable web page on a site, leads many ASP developers to create a distinct ASP page each time they think they need one. Often times, these pages are functionally similar. With intelligent planning, an ASP developer stands to save a great deal of time by creating reusable ASP pages. Designing Active Server Pages is tailor-made for these developers. There is currently a plethora of Active Server Pages books. However, the vast majority of these books are either technical references or how-to books for beginners. Designing Active Server Pages is written for the intermediate to advanced user. Furthermore, nearly every other book on ASP focuses on using VBScript, even though ASP supports an array of scripting languages, including JScript and PerlScript. Designing Active Server Pages shows how to start using these other languages. The latest version of the scripting engines (Version 5.1 for VBScript) adds new features not available before the 5.0 release. These features include class support for VBScript, and Regular Expression searching through the use of a COM object. Designing Active Server Pages explains why using classes in VBScript is beneficial, and demonstrates the power of regular expression searching. This book shows how to simplify the process by only requiring one ASP page to handle ALL of the Forms throughout a web site, thus reducing the amount of code one has to write. Topics include: Using various Microsoft and third-party components to enhance ASP pagesCreating components using VB and/or VC++ Sample code for performing routine ASP tasks Techniques to allow for reusable database scripts on the database system and on ASP pages How to obtain and register third-party components, thus saving massive amounts of time by reusing someone else's code Designing Active Server Pages is for developers who have already mastered the basics of ASP application development and are ready to take the next logical step. It is sure to become an indispensable part of every web developer's library.
Using finite state automata for sequence mining
Authors: Philip Hingston
Venue: Australian Computer Science Communications (2002)

We show how frequently occurring sequential patterns may be found from large datasets by first inducing a finite state automaton model describing the data, and then querying the model.
J2EE in Practice: Building Business Applications with the Java 2 Platform Enterprise
Authors: Rick G. Cattell, Jim Inscore
Venue:  (2001)

From the Book:This book is for the skeptics. In 1996, the skeptics thought the Java platform would have inadequate performance for Internet and intranet servers. But they were proven wrong: Thousands of scalable Java technology-based servers are now online. In 1997, the skeptics said that Sun's community consensus-building process could not compete with established standards processes to produce a viable platform. But it didwith an overwhelming groundswell. In 1998, the skeptics said the J2EE platform would be too big and complicated to implement, and that Sun would be unable to get others to adopt it. But it was widely adopted, and the design proved very powerful. In 1999, the skeptics said the J2EE platform would come out years late, that it would take too long to complete specifications, a reference implementation, and a compatibility test suite. But the J2EE platform came out right on schedule at the end of the year, with all these deliverables. In 2000, the skeptics said that vendors wouldn't take the compatibility tests seriously and would not implement the J2EE platform in their mainstream products. But they did; all the leading vendors became J2EE licensees, and a dozen vendor products have already passed the extensive J2EE compatibility test suite. In 2001, the skeptics questioned whether real enterprise applications would be implemented and deployed successfully on the J2EE platform. But they have been. This book is the proof.
Pro/Engineer 2000i^2: Includes Pro/NC and Pro/Sheetmetal, 1st edition
Authors: Louis Gary Lamit
Venue:  (2000)

:This clear and easy-to-follow guide program is the essential introduction to the Pro/Engineer software program. Lamit's book patiently teaches students how to use Pro/Engineer in computer-aided design by focusing on the basic concepts of modeling and design. The book guides students through 23 lessons that start with basic procedures and work up to immediate level functions of the Pro/Engineer software program. Lamit keeps his book current to the latest release of Pro/Engineer, a helpful feature because Pro/Engineer is updated every 18 months.