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Second-order schemes for a boundary value problem with Neumann's boundary conditions
Authors: Mehdi Dehghan
Venue: Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics (2002)

A new second-order finite difference scheme based on the (3,3) alternating direction implicit method and a new second-order finite difference technique based on the (5, 5) implicit formula are discussed for solving a nonlocal boundary value problem for the two-dimensional diffusion equation with Neumann's boundary conditions. While sharing some common features with the one-dimensional models, the solution of two-dimensional equations are substantially more difficult, thus some considerations are taken to be able to extend some ideas of the one-dimensional case. Using a suitable transformation the solution of this problem is equivalent to the solution of two other problems. The former, which is a one-dimensional nonlocal boundary value problem giving the value of µ through using the unconditionally stable standard implicit (3, 1 ) backward time-centred space (denoted BTCS) scheme. Using this result the second problem will be changed to a classical two-dimensional diffusion equation with Neumann's boundary conditions which will be solved numerically by using the unconditionally stable alternating direction implicit (3,3) technique or the fully implicit finite difference scheme. The results of a numerical example are given and computation times are presented. Error estimates derived in the maximum norm are also tabulated.
Adobe Master Class Web Site Redesigns
Authors: Darcy DiNucci
Venue:  (2001)

:You may have a great idea, compelling information, and dazzling imagesbut without a good design to pull them all together, you may find yourself without the one thing that matters most: visitors. Uncover the design secrets behind some of the most successful sites on the Web in Adobe Master Class: Web Site Redesigns. All you need is a grasp of the basics of Web design; this full-color collection of before-and-after case studies provides all the inspiration you need to create your own distinctive site.Unlike other books that take an instructive, step-by-step approach, Adobe Master Class: Web Site Redesigns shows you how some of the biggest and most cutting-edge names in Web design are applying the latest trends and technologies to real-world sites. Each case study takes you behind the scenes of a single site redesign, complete with before and after examples that illustrate the concepts of motion, interactivity, user-generated content, database publishing, interface design, user research, and more.
One user, one password: integrating unix accounts and active directory
Authors: David J. Blezard, Jerry Marceau
Venue: Proceedings of the 30th annual ACM SIGUCCS conference on User services (2002)

The University of New Hampshire has a history of using centralized Unix accounts to authenticate user access to computers in the public Student Computing Clusters. The advent of Windows 2000 meant that changes would be necessary to support the Active Directory architecture underlying Windows 2000 authentication and authorization. Given limited resources, manually maintaining Active Directory accounts for over 12000 students is an impossibility. A new system was needed to automatically generate an Active Directory account for each and every Unix user and to synchronize password and other account information with as little system administrator intervention as possible. Using a combination of technology from Microsoft and various scripts developed within the UNH Computing and Information Services group, we have created just such a system. For every newly created Unix account, an Active Directory account with an identical user name is generated. Password changes on the Unix systems pass the corresponding password update to the Active Directory domain controllers to assure that the accounts remain synchronized. This system has functioned for a full academic year with only minimal issues. With this infrastructure in place, we hope to be able to leverage it in other fashions.
Incompleteness, Complexity, Randomness and Beyond
Authors: Cristian S. Calude
Venue: Minds and Machines (2002)

G&ouml;del's Incompleteness Theorems have the same scientific status as Einstein's principle of relativity, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, and Watson and Crick's double helix model of DNA. Our aim is to discuss some new faces of the incompleteness phenomenon unveiled by an information-theoretic approach to randomness and recent developments in quantum computing.
Image Processing: The Fundamentals, 1st edition
Authors: Maria Petrou, Panagiota Bosdogianni
Venue:  (1999)

:This book introduces the mathematical foundations of image processing in the context of specific applications in the four main themes: image enhancement, image compression, image restoration, and preparation of an image for automatic vision. This is the only teaching book on the market which deals with the topics in depth and great detail. All concepts are demonstrated with the help of small images that can be worked out by hand, and includes worked-out examples on all topics.
Internet Lockdown: Internet Security Administrator's Handbook
Authors: Tim Crothers
Venue:  (2001)

:Security is not optional - get the hands-on know-how on locking your internet down from security guru Tim Crothers. Security professionals need hands on information, not a buyers' guide for security products - so this book provides real-time, real world, valuable security knowledge. Internet Lockdown focuses on practical application from planning to implementation, includes from-the-trenches tools and techniques that will help the administrator understand their security needs - and how to meet them. It is 100% practical, based on real-world issues and situations. Its emphasis is on use of widely available tools to achieve strong security without a big budget. Covers hot security technology including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, honeypots, network security on all operating systems, and explains confusing core concepts like certificates, cryptography, firewalls and encryption in a fashion everyone can understand.
Representing software usage models with stochastic automata networks
Authors: André G. Farina, Paulo Fernandes, Flávio M. Oliveira
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Software engineering and knowledge engineering (2002)

The benefits of usage models in the statistical testing of software have been recognized by the software engineering community and discrete state formalisms have been largely used to describe such usage models of software. The Markov Chains formalism (MC) is a natural choice to do so. However, in this paper we suggest the use of a more sophisticated discrete state formalism, the Stochastic Automata Networks (SAN). In many problems of the performance evaluation area, the SAN models present advantages over MC models. Therefore, it seems natural to us to verify similar advantages in the modeling of usage models.This paper presents a case study of building a software usage model using SAN formalism. A software tool called DOCSEDITOR is modeled using MC and SAN. The models are compared in terms of number of states, scalability, and readability. It is not the objective of this paper to present a full framework to develop and analyse usage models with SAN, but just to show some evident advantages of the use of SAN instead of MC. In order to do this, the conclusion points out the indexes than can be computed from both models and suggests the next steps on future work.
Suse Linux Server
Authors: Paul G. Sery, Mohammed J. Kabir
Venue:  (2000)

:Written in collaboration with SuSE Inc., this unique guide shows you step-by-step how to deploy a SuSE Linux server, whether you work for a large organization or run your own small business. From installation and configuration to administration, Internet services, file- and printer-sharing, security, and performance tuning, two SuSE Linux experts walk you through all the most common server scenarios - and explain how to build a secure, high-performance system from the ground up. Install and configure only the files you need Use YaST to set user privileges and administer your network Establish e-mail services with DNS, SMTP, and POP Connect to the Web using apache server Set up FTP and Internet Relay Chat servers Share files and printers with Samba and NFS file server Build a SQL database server you can access from the Web Create firewalls and master other security tools Boost performance with a custom kernel 9 Design a load-balanced, multiserver Web network
Windows 2000 Registry For Dummies, 1st edition
Authors: Glenn Weadock
Venue:  (1999)

:If you're looking for an easy-to-follow road map to reliable Registry improvements, you've come to the right place. Whether you're a power user running Windows 2000 Professional or a network administrator running Windows 2000 Server, this friendly, failsafe guide delivers the tools you need to tinker with the Registry - and make your system faster, easier to use, and more secure.
Fighter Ace
Authors: Ben Chiu
Venue:  (1997)

:Microsoft Internet Gaming Zone: Fighter Ace: Inside Moves is your official guide to challenging the rich excitement of the Zone, and it provides all the tips, tricks, and tactics you need--straight from the source--to triumph when you take to the skies for the dogfight of your life! Experience Level: All 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
MCSD Fast Track: Visual Basic 6, Exam 70-175
Authors: Lyle A. Bryant, Kent Sharkey
Venue:  (1998)

:Most other certification books seek Microsoft approval, meaning they must include at least 50% tutorial material, and cover every objective for every exam, no matter how frivolous or relevant to the actual exam. MCSE Fast Tracks break away from that mold by focusing only on what you really need to know. Targeted to those who know the technology but who don't yet have the certification, MCSE Fast Track: Visual Basic 6, Exam 70-175 features only what the more-experienced candidate needs to know to pass the exams. Each book in the Fast Track series has two parts. Part One contains all the information you need to know about the exam. It uses an easy-to-follow approach to drills you on exam-critical information. Part Two features classroom-tested, instructor-proven review strategies, including Fast Fasts, Hotlists of Exam-Critical Concepts, Sample Test Questions, and the Insider's Spin. MCSE Fast Tracks are your accelerated path to MCSE success.
The Data Modeling Handbook: A Best-Practice Approach to Building Quality Data Models, 1st edition
Authors: Michael C. Reingruber, William W. Gregory
Venue:  (1994)

:A straightforward explanation of how to combine good technique with business context in a self-regulating modeling process that results in the creation of useable models. Contains a series of rules and best practices in an organized reference format. Addresses transition to systems development and model management, presenting each rule in several notations. Includes numerous examples drawn from practical experience.
Get Smart: The Emergence of Smart Cards in the United States and Their Pivotal Role in Internet Commerce
Authors: Chuck Wilson, Charles J. Wilson
Venue:  (2001)

:A technology revolution is already underway. Are you informed? Get Smart is a comprehensive review of the emergence of smart cards in the United States and their pivotal role in e-commerce. It is packed with insights about the coming wave of smart card-based applications. In this book you will discover why smart cards are not just a new technology, but are inevitably taking root in the United States and are expanding and will soon dominate the payment card industry and e-commerce. Whether you are already engaged in smart card applications or just want to learn more about what the technology can do for you and your company, this is a book that will help you assess the opportunities that these smart little cards present.
Cyberethics
Authors: Terry Halbert, Elaine Ingulli
Venue:  (2001)

:This unique textbook provides a framework for discussing ethical dilemmas related to today's computer technology and the Internet. Each chapter begins with a case study, based on an actual legal or business scenario. Interdisciplinary readings, questions, and exercises, written and Internet, help students develop a more complete understanding of the material. This book is appropriate for Business Law, Information Systems, Management, and Ethics course areas.
Learning Sequences of Compatible Actions Among Agents
Authors: Faruk Polat, Osman Abul
Venue: Artificial Intelligence Review (2002)

Action coordination in multiagent systems is a difficult task especially in dynamic environments. If the environment possesses cooperation, least communication, incompatibility and local information constraints, the task becomes even more difficult. Learning compatible action sequences to achieve a designated goal under these constraints is studied in this work. Two new multiagent learning algorithms called QACE and NoCommQACE are developed. To improve the performance of the QACE and NoCommQACE algorithms four heuristics, state iteration, means-ends analysis, decreasing reward and do-nothing, are developed. The proposed algorithms are tested on the blocks world domain and the performance results are reported.
Impact of the research community on the field of software configuration management: summary of an impact project report
Authors: Jacky Estublier, David Leblang, Geoff Clemm, Reidar Conradi, Walter Tichy, André van der Hoek, Darcy Wiborg-Weber
Venue: ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes (2002)

Software Configuration Management (SCM) is an important discipline in professional software development and maintenance. The importance of SCM has increased as programs have become larger and more complex and mission/life-critical. This paper discusses the evolution of SCM technology from the early days of software development to present and the impact university and industrial research has had along the way. It also includes a survey of the industrial state-of-the-practice and research directions.The paper published here is not intended to be a definitive assessment. Rather, our intention is to solicit comments and corrections from the community to help refine the work. If you would like to provide further information, please contact the first author. A longer version of this report can be found at http://wwwadele.imag.fr/SCMImpact.pdf.
Optical Character Recognition: An Illustrated Guide to the Frontier
Authors: Stephen V. Rice, George L. Nagy, Thomas A. Nartker
Venue:  (1999)

:Optical character recognition (OCR) is the most prominent and successful example of pattern recognition to date. There are thousands of research papers and dozens of OCR products. Optical Character Recognition: An Illustrated Guide to the Frontier offers a perspective on the performance of current OCR systems by illustrating and explaining actual OCR errors. The pictures and analysis provide insight into the strengths and weaknesses of current OCR systems, and a road map to future progress.. "Optical Character Recognition: An Illustrated Guide to the Frontier is suitable as a secondary text for a graduate level course on pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, and information retrieval, and as a reference for researchers and practitioners in industry.
Searching for optimal methods of presenting dynamic text on different types of screens
Authors: Jari Laarni
Venue: Proceedings of the second Nordic conference on Human-computer interaction (2002)

Automatic dynamic presentation methods (e.g., vertical scrolling) are thought to be viable alternative means to present text on small-screen interfaces. Here we studied what is the most suitable method for different types of screens (for a laptop, a palm-type pocket computer, a communicator and a mobile phone). Reading rate and comprehension data suggest that there is an optimal screen type for each presentation method. The recommendations based on performance measures, however, differ from those based on usability and preference ratings.
Excel 97 Power Toolkit: For Windows 95 and Windows NT, 10th edition
Authors: Buckiandkmtsoftware
Venue:  (1997)

:Microsoft Excel, today's premiere spreadsheet package, continues to offer greater power and more high-end features in this 97 release. Part of Microsoft's Office 97 suite, Excel and the other components include new features, such as hyperlinking to other documents and web pages, that are consistent across applications and are easy to use, as well as enhanced customization features, such as enhanced OLE and a new version of Visual Basic for Applications. Ventana's Microsoft Excel 97 Power Toolkit shows users how to fully take advantage of Microsoft's newest offering. Readers learn to experiment with Excel's features through hands-on examples and source files; customize applications to create worksheet files that other users can easily understand, manipulate and reuse; create templates for publishing Excel data to the Internet; design and alter toolbars and menus; develop macros; exploit advanced formatting features, and use form controls.Includes hands-on examples and source files.Contains a complete how-to for exploiting all of MS Excel's powerful capabilities and for customizing worksheets.Productivity-enhancing project and software tools from KMT Software, Inc. KMT Software is a leading developer of high-quality spreadsheet, word processing and database templates for a variety of vendors, including Lotus, Microsoft, Borland, Computer Associates, WordPerfect and Claris. KMT has also developed templates for most of the major suppliers of specialty laser printer paper, such as PaperDirect and Quill.
CryptoCache: a secure sharable file cache for roaming users
Authors: Christian D. Jensen
Venue: Proceedings of the 9th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: beyond the PC: new challenges for the operating system (2000)

Small mobile computers are now sufficiently powerful to run many applications, but storage capacity remains limited so working files cannot be cached or stored locally. Even if files can be stored locally, the mobile device is not powerful enough to act as server in collaborations with other users. Conventional distributed file systems cache everything locally or not at all; there is no possibility to cache files on nearby nodes.In this paper we present the design of a secure cache system called CryptoCache that allows roaming users to cache files on untrusted file hosting servers. The system allows flexible sharing of cached files among unauthenticated users, i.e. unlike most distributed file systems CryptoCache does not require a global authentication framework.Files are encrypted when they are transferred over the network and while stored on untrusted servers. The system uses public key cryptography, which allows roaming users to selectively grant read and write access to others by entrusting them with respectively the public key or the private key.
Two Feasible Interior-Point Predictor-Corrector Algorithmsfor Linear Programming
Authors: Jianming Miao
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1996)

Two new infeasible interior-point predictor-corrector algorithms for linear programming are proposed; one uses a Newton direction and the other uses a Euler direction for the predictor step. They require the solutions of two linear systems at each iteration. The algorithms are globally convergent, and $\varepsilon$-feasibility and $\varepsilon$-complementarity can be obtained in $O(n\ln\; ({{1}\over {\varepsilon}}))$ iterations with proper initialization. The first algorithm is also quadratically convergent under the assumption that an optimal solution exists.
Signal Analysis: Wavelets, Filter Banks, Time-Frequency Transforms and Applications
Authors: Alfred Mertins, Dr Alfred Mertins
Venue:  (1999)

:Signal analysis gives an insight into the properties of signals and stochastic processes by methodology. Linear transforms are integral to the continuing growth of signal processes as they characterize and classify signals. In particular, those transforms that provide time-frequency signal analysis are attracting greater numbers of researchers and are becoming an area of considerable importance. The key characteristic of these transforms, along with a certain time-frequency localization called the wavelet transform and various types of multirate filter banks, is their high computational efficiency. It is this computational efficiently which accounts for their increased application. This book provides a complete overview and introduction to signal analysis. It presents classical and modern signal analysis methods in a sequential structure starting with the background to signal theory. Progressing through the book the author introduces more advanced topics in an easy to understand style. Including recent and emerging topics such as filter banks with perfect reconstruction, time frequency and wavelets. With great accuracy and technical merit, this book makes a useful and original contribution to the current literature.
Stable and Efficient Spectral Methods in Unbounded Domains Using Laguerre Functions
Authors: Jie Shen
Venue: SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis (2000)

Stable and efficient spectral methods using Laguerre functions are proposed and analyzed for model elliptic equations on regular unbounded domains. It is shown that spectral-Galerkin approximations based on Laguerre functions are stable and convergent with spectral accuracy in the usual (not weighted) Sobolev spaces. Efficient, accurate, and well-conditioned algorithms using Laguerre functions are developed and implemented. Numerical results indicating the spectral convergence rate and effectiveness of these algorithms are presented.