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Standard for Auditing Computer Applications: Using Teams to Improve the Audit Process, 1st edition
Authors: Martin A. Krist
Venue:  (1999)

:Most organizations find that an empowered team will improve theeffectiveness of the IT auditing function. Such a team has the appropriate authority, resources, and skills to perform a project, determine the solution, and implement that solution without outside intervention. Audit management should establish certain guidelines for the teams to follow. Management may approve team assignments, but the team can use whatever resources are necessary to complete that assignment. Effective Use of Teams in IT Audits presents four approaches to ensure the effective use of teams: 1. Assessing team effectiveness. An auditing function can use a self-assessment document to determine whether it is using teams effectively. 2. Organizing and managing teams. Several suggestions are provided for staffing, organizing, and managing these teams. 3. Using teams to conduct reviews during an audit. This six-step approach uses peers to review peers, as opposed to supervisors to control subordinates. The review process provides checklists for use in conducting these peer reviews. 4. Using teams to improve audit processes. A detailed six-step improvement process is provided as a tool for improving audit processes. Team tools are significant ultimate team success. This book includes suggestions for building a team toolbox, and an appendix describing effective team tools. 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
Introduction to Information Systems, 8th edition
Authors: James A. O'Brien
Venue:  (1998)

:Introduction to Information Systems 9/E is a traditional book because of the organization of the table of contents and the five-level framework that is used to describe the stages of Information Systems development. This text provides brief but complete coverage of the major topics covered in a first course and has been thoroughly revised to reflect the movement toward enterprise-wide business applications. All case studies and real-world problems have been updated to correspond with this movement as well The 9E is the "Essentials" version of O'Brien's books. The text's focus is on teaching the general business manager how to use and manage the most current IT technologies like the Internet,Intranets,and Extranets for electronic commerce and enterprise collaboration,and how IT contributes to competitive advantage,reengineering business processes,and decision making
Desktop Publishing: The Art of Communication
Authors: John Madama
Venue:  (1992)

:With this guide to desktop publishing you'll learn to create great-looking publications on your personal computer. You'll learn about: software for desktop publishers; printers, scanners, and monitors; working with photographs; and adding color to your publication. 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
Discover FrontPage 97, 1st edition
Authors: Peter Kent
Venue:  (1997)

:Forget about learning HTML: With the latest release of Microsoft's bestselling Web publishing software and Discover FrontPage 97 creating Web pages and whole Web sites has never been easier. The perfect beginner's guide to getting started with FrontPage 97, Discover FrontPage 97 provides practical, easy-to-understand information on essential topics like Formatting text and incorporating graphics Taking advantage of all the button and template freebies that come with FrontPage 97 Creating forms that collect information from users so that it can be stored in a database Adding interactivity and fostering community with Web-based discussion groups Exploiting FrontPage server extensions -- and finding a Web server that has them installed Creating and managing FrontPage "webs" Working live online, modifying Web pages while they're still on the Web server Building Web pages within your web Hyperlinking among Web pages and sites Inserting images and making them function as hyperlinks Embedding multimedia, including sound, video, and animation Automating functions with FrontPage WebBots, including transferring data from one page to another and swapping images automatically at a particular time and date Incorporating Java applets, JavaScript and VBScript for enhanced interactivity Creating tables, including tables using different dimensions, background images, colors, and border sizes Using frames to provide context-persistence and keep users from getting lost Working with forms of all kinds, including feedback, search, discussion, and survey formsControlling access to your Web pages so that only certain people can view or edit certain pages or so visitors must register in order to gain access to your site Plus, like all the titles in our Discover series, Discover FrontPage 97 features the 6-Point Advantage Color Tear-Out Card -- Key information and shortcuts that get you up to speed fast Discovery Center -- Quick summaries of the chapters' major points collected at the back of the book Real-Life Vignettes -- Winning stories on how real people use technology to improve their lives Visual Index -- Convenient picture maps direct you to the features you're looking for Web Path -- Handy references to feature- or topic-related Web sites Bonus Section -- Added-value tips and timesaving techniques at the end of each chapter 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
Teach Yourself Illustrator 7 in 24 Hours
Authors: Mordy Golding
Venue:  (1997)

:With Teach Yourself Illustrator 7 in 24 Hours, you'll have all the tools, information, and professional insight you need to get up and running with efficiency! Using expert advice, real-world tutorials, and step-by-step instructions, you'll build a solid understanding of Illustrator and learn how to use it to your advantage. In just 24 one-hour lessons, you'll master essential features and capabilities; learn how to draw and edit Bezier paths; work with raster images; use the transformation tools to move, rotate, or scale your images; and create stunning designs.
Implement Virtual Private Networks, 1st edition
Authors: Steven Brown
Venue:  (1999)

:Implementing Virtual Private Networks is the first book to give you all the tools for putting the pieces together to make a VPNs solution work for your organization. This guide helps you understand, construct, integrate, and manage all necessary components including encryption, authentication services, key sizes, and confidentiality. Most importantly, this book gets you up to speed on state-of-the-art defenses and security for your network. 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
Lookahead Scheduling Requests for Multisize Page Caching
Authors: Jun Kiniwa, Toshio Hamada, Daisuke Mizoguchi
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Computers (2001)

This paper studies the effects of reordering page requests for multisize page caching. First, we consider a ¿semi-online¿ model, where an input queue keeps requests which will be processed in the future. It is assumed that they arrive during the processing time of miss requests. We develop an efficient page replacement algorithm which shifts some page requests in the queue. Second, we analyze the miss ratios of two methods, the nonshifting method and our shifting method, under the semi-online model. The analysis assumes that the input/output ratio of the queue is in equilibrium. Third, we compare our method with the other algorithms by simulation.
Modular, extensible storage services through object interfaces
Authors: Jean Bacon, Richard Hayton, Sai Lai Lo, Ken Moody
Venue: Proceedings of the 6th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: Matching operating systems to application needs (1994)

We describe a new storage architecture (MSSA), designed to meet the needs of existing and emerging applications such as those with multimedia presentation support requirements. We emphasize the open, object orientated aspects of its design. The MSSA servers' operations may be specialized and new file classes may be created as a hierarchy of value adding services. The access control mechanism extends through this hierarchy and can guarantee secure provision of services in an open, widely distributed environment.
Introduction to Microsoft Windows NT Cluster Server Administration and Programming, 1st edition
Authors: Raj Rajagopal
Venue:  (1999)

:Mastering cluster technology-the linking of servers-is becoming increasingly important for application and system programmers and network designers, administrators, and managers. With Microsoft's Windows NT&reg; cluster server being the first to tie cluster technology with a major operating system, it appears destined to take a leadership position in the industry. Introduction to Microsoft Windows NT&reg; Cluster Server provides all you need to know to develop your abilities for this essential technology. The author provides both introductory and advanced material focused on the three basic functions: fault tolerant computing (failover), load balancing, and centralized administration and monitoring. He guides the reader from the basics of cluster servers, through Microsoft&reg;'s cluster server set-up, communication, programming, and administration. Written for professionals who are familiar with the Windows NT&reg; operating system and have programming experience, Introduction to Microsoft Windows NT&reg; Cluster Server contains information instrumental in helping you achieve zero downtime.
Type-based hot swapping of running modules (extended abstract)
Authors: Dominic Duggan
Venue: Proceedings of the sixth ACM SIGPLAN international conference on Functional programming (2001)

While dynamic linking has become an integral part of the run-time execution of modem programming languages, there is increasing recognition of the need for support for hot swapping of running modules, particularly in long-lived server applications. The interesting challenge for such a facility is to allow the new module to change the types exported by the original module, while preserving type safety. This paper describes a type-based approach to hot swapping running modules. The approach is based on a reflective mechanism for dynamically adding type sharing constraints to the type system, realized by programmer-defined version adapters in the run-time.
Personal Computer Secrets, 1st edition
Authors: Bob O'Donnell
Venue:  (1999)

:Personal Computer Secrets® Realize Your PC's Full Potential! If you really want to take advantage of everything your PC has to offer, then you need this book. For the first time, well-known TV and radio host Bob O'Donnell shares his most powerful PC secrets in a fun-to-read, one-stop reference. From Windows 95/98/2000 tips to networking to digital photography, this all-encompassing guide opens up new PC horizons and helps you do more in less time. A Treasure Trove of Tips and Techniques!Unravel the mysteries of computer hardware  microprocessors, memory, and moreGet the right equipment for your multimedia needsFind out how your computer worksSet up your PC to use multiple operating systems, including LinuxBuild your own home or business networkLearn e-mail tricksUse your PC for creative tasks  audio, video, and digital photographyTroubleshoot and fix common gotchasDecode acronyms and jargon with a special bonus glossary featuring over 500 termsCD-ROM loaded with power demos and full-featured freeware and shareware, including: Graphics/Video ProgramsAdobe PhotoDeluxe, Home EditionInternet/E-mail UtilitiesNetMedicMusic/Audio SoftwareCakewalk Home StudioMixman StudioMusic Match JukeBoxWeb Authoring ProgramsAdobe ImageStylerAdobe PageMillMacromedia DreamweaverMacromedia FireworksShareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free,copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like  free  but they have no technical support.Author Biography: About the Author Bob O'Donnell is host of O'Donnell on Computers, the #1-rated computer talk show in Silicon Valley. He is also the computer and technology expert on Knowledge TV's Meeting the Challenge and the author of the weekly "Plugged In" column for InfoWorld.com. Formerly editor of Electronic Musician, executive editor of reviews at MacWeek, and features editor at PC/Computing, O'Donnell has written articles for magazines all over the world.
Microsoft Excel 2000
Authors: Karl Schwartz
Venue:  (1999)

:Teaching 100 basic functions, this visual reference explores all of Excel 2000's features, such as its improved "sum" function.
The KPT Bryce Book, 1st edition
Authors: Susan A. Kitchens
Venue:  (1995)

:KPT Bryce is the hot new 3D landscape-generating software from HSC Software. The KPT Bryce (tm) Book takes up where the manual leaves off, bringing you more detailed discussion of all Bryce's features and practical advice for creating natural scenery in Bryce, plus surreal and 3D modeling. Written by a Bryce insider, The KPT Bryce Book is the first and most complete book on this amazing software. Inside, you'll find in-depth, detailed information on how to use and excel in Bryce, including: Information on system requirements and how to make Bryce run smoothly on your Mac Tips on how to increase the efficiency of Bryce and reduce render time Everything you need to know about setting controls for skies, light, terrains, and texture Discussion of the best ways to make natural scenery and complex objects A diagnosis of the most common problems to creating Bryce images, and how to fix them Information on the previously undocumented Deep Texture Editor, at the heart of Bryce's natural-looking 3D textures Rich, full-color section showing skies, lighting effects, and material settings for surface appearances of Bryce objects, plus a gallery of images created by the Bryce pros A CD-ROM containing a slide show of Bryce images; scene files to open, explore, and use (including files by Eric Wenger, Bryce's creator); fantastic shareware, freeware, and commercial software to use with Bryce; and design resources and other goodies from HSC. With all the inside tips from the author and the resources on the CD, you'll be a Bryce expert in no time! The KPT Bryce Book CD-ROM contains: A slide show of Bryceimages, created by a wide range of Bryce users - Scene files to open, explore, and use (including files by Eric Wenger, Bryce's creator) A free version of DeBabelizer&reg; Lite Tryout versions of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Apple's QuickTime (R) 2.0 Bryce Presets and Shader files for creating more natural-looking scenery Five filters and extensions from Kai's Power Tools Great shareware and freeware, including DEMView, for using real-world Digital Elevation Model data from the United States Geological Survey to create virtual landscapes Design resources and other goodies from HSC.
Fast Track MCSE: Windows NT Server 4
Authors: Emmett Dulaney
Venue:  (1998)

:This "Fast Track" title covers the Windows NT Server 4 core exam for the MCSE. Sample test questions help candidates learn what they need to know to pass the test.
Beginning JavaScript
Authors: Paul Wilton
Venue:  (2000)

:This book provides a comprehensive tutorial in the JavaScript language, teaching programming concepts along the way. You will learn step-by-step how to create dynamic and powerful web pages, needing no other tools than a browser and text editor such as Notepad. The hands-on practical approach will provide you with a firm foundation to move on to server-side programming, allowing you to take advantage of the power and flexibility of JavaScript. This book is for anyone who's interested in web programming - from the amateur home user who wants to enhance his home page to the aspiring professional developer who wants to add another tool to his belt. Only some HTML knowledge is assumed - no prior programming experience is required for this book.
The Frugal Youth Cybrarian: Bargain Computing for Kids
Authors: Calvin Ross
Venue:  (1997)

:These expert authors detail a wealth of ideas for planning providing, and evaluating services tailored to young adults. You'll discover thoughtful insights and practical advice focused on helping young adults make the most of the wide-ranging resources available.Rely on these excellent sources to: -- Create an environment that fosters intellectual, emotional, and social growth-- Select fiction and non-fiction that informs, inspires, and interests young adults-- Integrate school library resources with curriculum requirementsYouth librarians know that even reasonably priced software and CD-ROMs can be galaxies away from low-budget realities. Still, many wonderful multimedia programs can be found at relatively low prices. In this one-of-a-kind consumer guide for librarians and media specialists, educator Calvin Ross distinguishes between the must-haves and the nice-to-haves for both Macintosh and Windows platforms.Ross uncovers a legion of talented programmers, inspired by an educational mission and a love of children, who are distributing inexpensive software over the Internet and commercial online services. He visited countless Web sites and sifted through thousands of shareware and freeware programs to recommend 298 of the best bargain resources for children. With money-saving advice on low-cost computer applications for library staff, revitalizing donated computers, and more, you'll make the most of workstations without spending a fortune! 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
Prometheus Wired: The Hope for Democracy in the Age of Network Technology
Authors: Darin David Barney
Venue:  (2000)

:From all sides, we hear that computer technology, with its undeniable power to disseminate information and connect individuals, holds enormous potential for a reinvigoration of political life. But will the Internet really spark a democratic revolution? And will the changes it brings be so profound that past political thought will be of little use in helping us to understand them? In Prometheus Wired, Darin Barney debunks claims that a networked society will provide the infrastructure for a political revolution and shows that the resources we need for understanding and making sound judgments about this new technology are surprisingly close at hand. By looking to thinkers who grappled with the relationship of society and technology, such as Plato, Aristotle, Marx, and Heidegger, Barney critically examines such assertions about the character of digital networks. Along the way, Barney offers an eye-opening history of digital networks and then explores a wide range of contemporary issues, such as electronic commerce, telecommuting, privacy, virtual community, digital surveillance, and the possibility of sovereign governance in an age of global networks. Ultimately, Barney argues that instead of placing power back in the hands of the public, a networked economy seems to exacerbate the worst features of industrial capitalism, and, in terms of the surveillance and control it exerts, reduces our political freedom. Of vital interest to politicians, communicators, and anyone concerned about the future of democracy in the digital age, Prometheus Wired adds a provocative new voice to the debate swirling around "the Net" and the ways in which it will, or will not, change our political lives.
A new Lanczos method for electronic structure calculations
Authors: K. Wu, A. Canning, H. D. Simon
Venue: Proceedings of the 1998 ACM/IEEE conference on Supercomputing (CDROM) (1998)

In the heart of most electronic structure simulation programs, there is a routine to find the solution of eigenvalue problems. Solving these eigenvalue problems usually dominates the computer time used for the whole simulation[6]. Because of their physical properties, these eigenvalue problems are always symmetric real or Hermitian. The dimensions of the matrices involved are usually very large and a large number of eigenvalues and their corresponding eigenvectors are needed to compute the desired physical quantities. To solve this type of problems, we introduce a variant of the Lanczos method called the thick-restart Lanczos method. In material science, this method is most appropriate for non-selfconsistent cases where the eigenvalue problems are linear and the number of required eigenvalues is relatively small compared to the size of the matrix.The Lanczos method is very simple and yet effective in finding eigenvalues. It is also well suited for parallel computing. There are two common ways of implementing the Lanczos method depending on whether the Lanczos vectors are stored. When the Lanczos vectors are not stored, they may lose orthogonality and the Lanczos method may generate spurious eigenvalues [2, 10]. Though spurious eigenvalues can be effectively identified, we still prefer not to deal with the spurious eigenvalues. When the Lanczos vectors are stored, the loss of orthogonality problem can be corrected by re-orthogonalization [4, 5, 7]. No spurious eigenvalue is generated in this case. However, because each Lanczos step generates one vector, a large amount of computer memory may be required to store all the Lanczos vectors. To limit the maximum amount of memory used, we typically restart the Lanczos algorithm after a certain number of steps. The restarted versions usually use considerably more matrix-vector multiplications than the non-restarted version. In recent years, newly developed restarting strategies have significantly reduced the number of matrix-vector multiplications used. The two most successful ones are the implicit restarting technique [1, 3, 8] and the dynamic thick-restart technique [9, 12]. For symmetric or Hermitian eigenvalue problems, these two schemes are equivalent. Because the thick-restart scheme is easier to implement and it is slightly more flexible than the implicit restarted scheme [9, 12], the new method described here uses the thick-restart scheme. Other thick-restart eigenvalue methods, e.g., the thick-restart Davidson method, can be applied on symmetric eigenvalue problems as well. Compared to them, the main advantage of the new scheme is that it uses less arithmetic operations by taking full advantage of the symmetry of the matrix [13].
Patterns for time-triggered embedded systems: building reliable applications with the 8051 family of microcontrollers
Authors: Michael J. Pont
Venue:  (2001)

This book provides the first comprehensive set of software patterns to support the development of embedded software systems. With a focus on reliability it discusses techniques for the design and implementation of software for embedded applications based on the popular 8051 microcontroller family.