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Intersection number and topology preservation within digital surfaces
Authors: Sébastien Fourey, Rémy Malgouyres
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2002)

In this paper, we prove a new result of digital topology which states that the digital fundamental groupa notion previously introduced by Kong (Comput. Graphics 13 (1989) 159-166)is sufficient to characterize topology preservation within digital surfaces. This proof involves a new tool for proving theorems in this field: the intersection number which counts the number of real intersections between two surfels loops lying on a digital surface. The main property of the intersection number and the reason why it is useful is the following: the intersection number between two paths does not change after any continuous deformation applied to the paths.
Contractor's Guide to QuickBooks Pro 1996
Authors: Karen Mitchell, Craig Savage, Jim Erwin
Venue:  (1998)

:Most builders do not enjoy accounting. Quickbooks Pro software by Intuit has been described as a "construction office in a box" for its ease-of use, and flexibility of application in keeping track of most office accounting. This book offers a simple-to-understand system of accounting for contractors, remodelers, subcontractors, and real estate developers who plan to use, or are currently using QuickBooks Pro accounting software. This book includes a 30-day working version of QuickBooks Pro, and sample business forms on a CD-ROM enclosed.
SOAP: Cross Platform Web Service Development Using XML
Authors: Scott Seely
Venue:  (2001)

From the Book:ForewordAs long as there have been two computers, there has been difficulty getting them to communicate. Dozens, possibly hundreds, of strategies have arisen, each with their own strong and weak points. However, the end result is that still, it is difficult to get two computers to agree on a strategy for communication. Everyone wants everyone else to change to meet their strategy's needs. Thus, we end up with the "Communication Wars," CORBA vs. DCOM, DCOM vs. RMI, messaging vs. RPC, and so on.Into this tangled mass of communication comes SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol). SOAP does not try to solve all problems; it only defines a simple, XML-based communication format. However, with this simple goal, and a powerful extensibility mechanism, SOAP bears the promise of being a true cross-everything communication protocol-cross-programming language, cross-operating system, cross-platform. As long as a computer, operating system, or programming language can generate and process XML (that is, text), it can make use of SOAP. Since the initial release, almost every major software vendor has either produced, or announced, an implementation of SOAP. We've seen standalone SOAP, SOAP built into Web servers, application servers, communication tools and even messaging middleware using SOAP. In the future, SOAP will become even more prevalent, as companies and organizations like Microsoft, IBM, Apache, and Sun add even more SOAP support to their applications, operating systems and programming languages.As the SOAP specification winds its way through the W3 standardization process, I'm certain that we will see changes. However, please don't let this stop youfrom experimenting and using SOAP in your applications. Yes, there will be changes, but these should be relatively minor, and each implementation should hide many of these details. I first "met" Scott because of a mailing listDevelopMentor's excellent list devoted to SOAP discussions (http://discuss.develop.com/soap.html if you're interested in joining). There he tirelessly helped others understand what he obviously thought as an important technology. Therefore, I was glad to hear that he was also working on this book. He has packed a great deal of practical development advice into these pages. I also love the fact that he shows a variety of the implementations available, and that they are all communicating nicely.I hope that as you read this book, you see why Scott and I think SOAP is so important. So, whether you are a Java developer using the Apache implementation of SOAP, a VB developer using the Microsoft SOAP Toolkit, or a C# developer using .NET Web Services, or one of the many other implementations available, I hope that you join us in using SOAP in your applications. Perhaps together we can all learn to communicate. Kent Sharkey.NET Frameworks Technical EvangelistMicrosoft Corporation
Microcomputer Applications, 3rd edition
Authors: Robert T. Grauer, Paul K. Sugrue
Venue:  (1991)

:Text provides generic introduction to the concepts and business applications of word processing,spreadsheet,database,graphics and networking. It is distinguished from the competition by its engaging writing style,interesting and thought-provoking examples,and instructional use of four-color. Can be supplemented by Grauer's Lab Manual.
Preconditioned Iterative Methods, 1st edition
Authors: David J. Evans
Venue:  (1994)

:Precondition Gradient Methods emerged in the early 1970s as the most impressive algorithm for the large sparse definite problems. The method has gained large acceptance throughout the world since then and undergone rapid development. The method has been generalized to non-symmetric and indefinite problems, domain decomposition, eigenvalue problems, and many other application areas. The analysis of the preconditioning strategy is both a mathematically fascinating and complex topic. Since the topic appears to be expanding in importance, it was felt opportune to present this volume containing papers on preconditioned iterative methods, Incomplete Factorisation and SSOR preconditioning and the Preconditioned Conjugate Gradient Method covering symmetric and non-symmetric systems on computers (vector and parallel) for finite element and computational fluid dynamic applications.This volume serves as a useful companion volume to the previously published Preconditioning Methods: Theory and Application 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
On the event coordination in multi-component systems
Authors: Gianluca Moro, Antonio Natali
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Software engineering and knowledge engineering (2002)

In this paper we highlight some issues on the event consistency in multi-component systems and the coordination activities necessary to maintain it. We point out that the generation of events of a component should change with respect to its usage context but the burden of the coordination which maintains such a consistency is entrusted to the developer's cleverness because existing tools do not offer adequate solutions. Hence we present a model of the coordination activities in multi-component systems in order to clarify the space of the problem and possible points where to intervene. Then we propose a conceptual solution based on a set of types of abstract observers through which realizing the above mentioned coordination activities.
Xml: A Beginner's Guide
Authors: David Mercer, Lisa Rein
Venue:  (2001)

:Essential skills for first-time programmers!XML: A Beginner's Guide will teach you the fundamentals of XML programming. You'll learn to use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS),XHTML,Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG),and Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL). This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning&#58 Modules: Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters),ideal for linear learning Goals: Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module Ask the Experts: Q&A sections throughout 1-Minute Drills: Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress Annotated Syntax: Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated Projects: Coding exercises contained in each module that build on one another,from simple to complex Mastery Checks: End-of-module reviews that test proficiency using multiple-choice,fill-in-the-blank,and simple coding questions Essential Skills for First-Time Programmers Learn the basics of XML programming by following the steps and examples in this easy-to-use resource. XML: A Beginner's Guide covers fundamental concepts,including XML syntax,DTDs,schemas,namespaces,and the characteristics of a well-formed XML document. The book moves on to explain SMIL,XML-based Web sites,the Document Object Model (DOM),creating Access and SQL Server 2000 databases,XSL,and implementing wireless e-commerce solutions. To speed your progress,the source code for all examples is available free online. Get started programming in XML right away with this self-paced,step-by-step learning solution. This Beginner's Guideis Designed for Easy Learning:ModulesEach programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters),ideal for individualized learning GoalsEach module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module Ask the ExpertsQ&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary 1-Minute DrillsQuick self-assessment sections to check your progress Annotated SyntaxExample code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated ProjectsCoding exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning Mastery ChecksEnd-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer,multiple-choice,fill-in-the-blank,and simple coding questions
IBM San Francisco Developer's Guide
Authors: Ron Ben-Natan, Ori Sasson
Venue:  (1999)

:First major book covering San Francisco - the largest Java development initiative in the world. Major industry support - led by IBM and includes partners like Netscape,Sun Microsystems,Oracle and Novell. Universal appeal - Java's attributes (multi-platform support and high developer productivity) make it the ideal programming environment. Additionally,San Francisco frameworks are pre-built for global applications. Ready-to-run code on the CD-ROM - create or modify sample applications on the included disc. IBM SanFrancisco Developer's Guide. Build server-side enterprise applications in record time using standardized,pre-tested software components. SanFrancisco,the largest Java development initiative in the world,led by IBM and with partners that include Netscape,Sun Microsystems,Oracle,and Novell,is the hottest program for building mission critical enterprise applications using Java and the UNIX platform. This book provides developers with all the essential information necessary to execute this software in an easy-to-understand format. Loaded with hands-on,code-intensive programming guidelines for building real ERP applications for supply chain management,accounting,manufacturing,distribution,and inventory,the IBM SanFrancisco Developer's Guide is the definitive reference for understanding and utilizing this technology. Clearly and precisely written,this book walks the reader through all aspects of development. The first part of the book begins with a technical background on Java,JavaBeans,and distribution object-oriented programming. Part 2 explains how the SanFrancisco frameworks operate and the utilities available for working with the components.Part 2 delves into the foundation layer,while Part 4 discusses the use of Common Business Objects. Part 5 focuses on available frameworks,including general ledger framework,warehouse management,and order management. Part 6 examines RDB persistence,and Part 7 concludes with thorough coverage of deployment issues such as server configuration and security. In addition,the accompanying CD-ROM is packed with all the codes and applications in the book. Both are ready to run,or they can be customized to fit your system's requirements! The IBM SanFrancisco Developer's Guide is the one book that puts all the latest information at your fingertips. You'll soon discover the benefits,power,and portability of SanFrancisco frameworks.
High-Order Direct Stokes Solvers with or Without Temporal Splitting: Numerical Investigations of Their Comparative Properties
Authors: E. Leriche, G. Labrosse
Venue: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2000)

A recently proposed direct Stokes solver which decouples the velocity and pressure operators without calling for a temporal scheme is numerically analyzed, in comparison, first with the splitting scheme proposed by G. Karniadakis, M. Israeli, and S. Orszag in [ J. Comput. Phys., 97 (1991), pp. 414--443], and with the unique grid (${\Bbb{P}}_{N}, {\Bbb{P}}_{N-2}$) Uzawa approach for the space accuracy and computational costs. The Chebyshev collocation approximation is used to analyze the spectra of the continuous temporal evolution operators, and their discrete time versions, from the first to the fourth order. An explicit boundary condition is also involved in the proposed Stokes solver, and it is numerically shown that the trace of ${\bf \Delta }{ \bf u}$ on the boundary must be evaluated through its $-{\bf \nabla} \times {\bf \nabla} \times$ contribution only; otherwise the ellipticity is lost before proceeding to the time discretization. The explicit evaluation of the rotational boundary term does not prevent the first and second order in time schemes from being unconditionally stable, while the schemes built at the next two higher orders are limited by the usual explicit (${\cal {O}}(N^{-4})$) stability criterion on the time step. The proposed $({\bf u},p)$ decoupling gives this limitation a less restrictive coefficient and supplies the expected temporal orders on the whole explored range of time step sizes. The effective accuracy obtained for the Navier--Stokes 2D solutions has been measured, for the Re=1000 lid-driven cavity problem, and has been found equivalent to what is supplied by the much more expensive Uzawa decoupling method.
A More Efficient Approximation Scheme for Tree Alignment
Authors: Lusheng Wang, Tao Jiang, Dan Gusfield
Venue: SIAM Journal on Computing (2000)

We present a new polynomial time approximation scheme (PTAS) for tree alignment, which is an important variant of multiple sequence alignment. As in the existing PTASs in the literature, the basic approach of our algorithm is to partition the given tree into overlapping components of a constant size and then apply local optimization on each such component. But the new algorithm uses a clever partitioning strategy and achieves a better efficiency for the same performance ratio. For example, to achieve approximation ratios 1.6 and 1.5, the best existing PTAS has to spend time O(kdn5) and O(kdn9), respectively, where n is the length of each leaf sequence and d,k are the depth and number of leaves of the tree, while the new PTAS only has to spend time O(kdn4) and O(kdn5). Moreover, the performance of the PTAS is more sensitive to the size of the components, which basically determines the running time, and we obtain an improved approximation ratio for each size. Some experiments of the algorithm on simulated and real data are also given.
Accounting Information Systems, 6th edition
Authors: George H. Bodnar
Venue:  (1994)

: The most current and up-to-date treatment of ERP, SAP, and electronic commerce Comprehensive treatment of internal control Hundreds of CPA exam questions integrated throughout the text Texts and/or software to support Peachtree, Excel, Access, and QuickBooks
MCSE Windows 2000 Server Study Guide (Exam 70-215) (Book/CD-ROM)
Authors: Thomas W. Shinder, Debra Littlejohn Shinder
Venue:  (2000)

:Windows 2000 advantage includes decreased cost of ownership through improved directory services,increased security,better integration with database and development tools,and vastly expanded network and /Internet/Web capabilities. Explains how to optimize and maintain the Active Directory,plan the active directory namespace,develop the organization and implementation of a domain,and manage Active Directory replication. Visually maps complicated processes wth frequent screen shots to help build familiarity with the new functions. CD-RO contains more than 300 practice questions on TEST YOURSELF Personal Testing Center software along with lings to the chapter in the book for review. The Only Classroom-Based Training and Self-Assessment System 100% Complete Coverage-All official test objectives for exam 70-215 are covered in detail Hands-on Exercises-Step-by-step instruction modeled after classroom labs Exam Watch-Warnings based on thorough post-exam research identifying the most troublesome exam topics and how to answer them correctly Three Types of Practice Questions-Knowledge,scenario,and lab-based questions,all with in-depth answers From the Classroom-Discussions of important issues direct from the classrooms of Global Knowledge's award-winning instructors Full coverage of the topics you need to review,including how to: Use Setup Manager to automate the installation process Plan a network upgrade to Windows 2000 Install,configure,and administer Domain Name System Monitor,configure,troubleshoot,and control access to files,folders,and shared folders Configure hardware devices Monitor and optimize usageof system resources Backup and recover systems and user data Recover from disk failures Install,configure,and troubleshoot Remote Access Implement,configure,manage,and troubleshoot security using the Security Configuration ToolsetCD-ROM features full CertTrainer CBT software and the new ExamSim test engine-more than 250 questions on CDCertTrainer e-Training-Self-paced review of key Windows 2000 topics,including exam tips CertCam-Instructional Windows 2000 animations with audio explanations In-depth Links-Need more explanation? Topically relevant links provide detailed Skill Assessment -Test your knowledge with more than 200 challenging practice exam questions Score Reports-Indicate subject areas requiring further study ExamSim Complete Practice Exam-A realistic MCSE exam with questions found only on the CD-ROM Two Testing Modes-Standard or adaptive Simulation Questions-Windows 2000 simulations challenge your applied skills Detailed Answers-Explain why the correct options are right and why the incorrect options are wrongPLUS DriveTime-More than 30 minutes of CD audio for exam prep on the go E-book-Electronic,searchable version of the Study Guide
Graph Ear Decompositions and Graph Embeddings
Authors: Jianer Chen, Saroja P. Kanchi
Venue: SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics (1999)

Ear decomposition of a graph has been extensively studied in relation to graph connectivity. In this paper, a connection of ear decomposition to graph embeddings is exhibited. It is shown that constructing a maximum-paired ear decomposition of a graph and constructing a maximum-genus embedding of the graph are polynomial-time equivalent. Applications of this connection are discussed.
Examining Smart-Card Security under the Threat of Power Analysis Attacks
Authors: Thomas S. Messerges, Ezzat A. Dabbish, Robert H. Sloan
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Computers (2002)

This paper examines how monitoring power consumption signals might breach smart-card security. Both simple power analysis and differential power analysis attacks are investigated. The theory behind these attacks is reviewed. Then, we concentrate on showing how power analysis theory can be applied to attack an actual smart card. We examine the noise characteristics of the power signals and develop an approach to model the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). We show how this SNR can be significantly improved using a multiple-bit attack. Experimental results against a smart-card implementation of the Data Encryption Standard demonstrate the effectiveness of our multiple-bit attack. Potential countermeasures to these attacks are also discussed.
Visual Basic .Net with Cdrom, 2nd edition
Authors: Harvey M. Deitel, Paul J. Deitel, Tem R. Nieto
Venue:  (2001)

:The authoritative DEITEL LIVE-CODE introduction to Windows®, .NET, Internet and World Wide Web programming in Visual Basic® .NET This exciting new Second Edition of the Deitels' best-selling Visual Basic textbook carefully explains how to use Visual Basic .NETa premier language in Microsoft's new .NET initiativeas a general-purpose programming language and how to program multi-tier, client/server, database-intensive, Internet- and Web-based .NET applications. Dr. Harvey M. Deitel and Paul J. Deitel are the founders of Deitel & Associates, Inc., the internationally-recognized corporate-training and content-creation organization specializing in Visual Basic® .NET, C#, Visual C++® .NET, Java, C++, C, XML, Python, Perl; Internet, Web, wireless, e-business and object technologies. The Deitels are the authors of several worldwide #1 programming-language textbooks, including Java How to Program, 4/e, C++ How to Program, 3/e and Internet & World Wide Web How to Program, 2/e. In Visual Basic .NET How to Program, 2/e, the Deitels and their colleague, Tem. R. Nieto, discuss topics you need to build complete .NET, Web-based applications, including: .NET Introduction/IDE/Debugger Control Structures/Procedures/Arrays Classes/Data Abstraction/Strings OOP/Inheritance/Polymorphism Methods/Properties/Events/Delegates DataStructures/Collections/Unicode® Database/ADO.NET/SQL Assemblies/Modules/Exceptions GUI/Forms/Controls/Visual Inheritance Web Services/ASP.NET/Web Forms XML/XSLT/DOM/DTD/Schema VoiceXML/Regular Expressions Files/Streams/Multimedia/Graphics/GDI+ Multithreading/Client-Server/Networking Session Tracking/Cookies/Accessibility HTML 4/XHTML/COM Integration Visual Basic .NET How to Program, 2/e includes extensive pedagogic features: Hundreds of LIVE-CODE programs with screen captures that show exact outputs Extensive World Wide Web and Internet resources to encourage further research Hundreds of tips, recommended practices and cautionsall marked with icons
Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Venue:  (2002)

:Understanding Artificial Intelligence is one of the first four titles that launch an exciting new Pocket Science series, from the editors of America's leading popular science magazine, Scientific American.Comprised of critically acclaimed essays by the world's leading experts on each topic in the series, these collections will become definitive texts on crucial issues of our technological times. The authoritative and prestigious reputation of Scientific American puts these books at the top of any science fan's list. Called AI by followers and practitioners, the field of Artificial Intelligence is dedicated to the proposition that human brains are nothing more than machines, albeit extremely complicated ones, whose abilities will someday be duplicated-and surpassed-by computers. This collection of essays discusses the wide spectrum of knowledge compiled on the pursuit of this elusive goal. It includes a fascinating overview of the subject by Douglas B. Lenat, the president of Cycorp, Inc., and a forward-thinking essay on "The Rise of Robots" by Hans Marvec, the principal research scientists at the robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, which conservatively estimates that by 2050, robot brains based on computers will start rivaling human intelligence. Other articles include "Here's Looking at You," which profiles a robot who learns about itself and its environment through trial and error, as well as a profile on Marvin L. Minsky, the mastermind behind Artificial Intelligence. The book-like the entire series-is targeted to intelligent readers who want to expand their understanding of complex scientific subjects and contains essays from top scientists working in the field. Like the magazine, the book encompasses a spectrum of innovation through expert-authored articles that demonstrate the convergence of science, technology, and the world economy, challenging readers with fresh, new ideas and empowering them to make smart, strategic decisions.