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ICSE2001 workshop to consider global aspects of software engineering professionalism
Authors: J. Barrie Thompson
Venue: ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes (2001)

The prime aim of the workshop was to provide a forum to consider global aspects of a Software Engineering profession and determine the relevance and usefulness of an initiative concerning the harmonization of professional standards which had been produced under the auspices of the International Federation of Information Processing. In particular the workshop addressed: the current situation with regard to models of certification and/or licensing in different countries, the drivers and constraints regarding Software Engineering professionalism, the roles of: international bodies and organisations, professional bodies, and learned societies. Also open questions and actions for the future were identified. The planned and the actual operation of the workshop are described. The discussion sessions are outlined and the major issues resulting from these discussions are presented. Post workshop conclusions are reported, as are relevant international developments that have occurred in the three months following the workshop. Also included are two appendices: one providing background information to the workshop the other providing a copy of the IFIP harmonization document,
Computerized Accounting with CA-Simply Accounting for Windows, 1st edition
Authors: Sylvia Hearing
Venue:  (1995)

:This book is a comprehensive instructional and learning resource that has been designed to respond to the growing business trend toward the adoption of Windows applications. It is designed to provide readers with a basic knowledge of how computerized accounting systems function and to prepare them to work with any accounting software package. Provides extensive assignment material  tutorials, questions, exercises, and three comprehensive practice sets; introduces chapter material in an extensively illustrated, stepbystep, tutorial format. Readers can then apply the information to more challenging in-text exercises and comprehensive practice sets. Realistic Source Documents, designed like real business documents, illustrate transactions throughout the text. Readers see source information like they would in a real business environment. 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
Fast ordering of large categorical datasets for better visualization
Authors: Alina Beygelzimer, Chang-Shing Perng, Sheng Ma
Venue: Proceedings of the seventh ACM SIGKDD international conference on Knowledge discovery and data mining (2001)

An important issue in visualizing categorical data is how to order categorical values. The focus of this paper is on constructing such orderings efficiently without compromising their visual quality.
On Computing the Upper Envelope of Segments in Parallel
Authors: Wei Chen, Koichi Wada
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems (2002)

Given a collection of segments in the plane, if we regard the segments as opaque barriers, their upper envelope consists of the portions of the segments visible from point (0,+\infty). In this paper, we present deterministic parallel methods for constructing the upper envelope of segments on the weakest shared-memory model, the EREW PRAM. We show that we can find the upper envelope of n line segments optimally in O(\log n) time using O(n) processors. Furthermore, if the segments are nonintersecting and their endpoints are sorted in x-coordinate, then we can reduce the number of processors to O(n/\log n). Our method implies that we can find the upper envelope sequentially in O(n\log \log n) time, which improves previous results. We also show that we can find the upper envelope of nk-intersecting segments (any pair of the segments intersects at most k times) with a slightly larger time and processor bound.
IP switching and routing essentials: understanding RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, CR-LDP, and RSVP-TE
Venue:  (2001)

The book begins with an introduction to the basic concepts that are critical to the Internet and takes an in-depth look at the Internet Protocol (IP) and the UDP and TCP transport protocols, including recent advances such as differentiated services forwarding and explicit congestion notification. This is followed by an examination of the Internet's three standard routing protocols: Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF). Thomas also provides detailed coverage on how these protocols are actually used in real networks, as well as their syntax and semantics. He then shifts to IP switching, describing the latest advances that enable Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS); coverage includes label switching over ATM, frame relay, and generic networks, interaction with standard routing protocols, Constraint-Based Label Distribution Protocol (CR-LDP), and the Resource Reservation Protocol with Traffic Engineering extensions (RSVP-TE).
Neural Networks and Qualitative Physics: A Viability Approach
Authors: Jean-Pierre Pierre Aubin
Venue:  (1996)

:This book is devoted to some mathematical methods that arise in two domains of artificial intelligence: neural networks and qualitative physics. The rapid advances in these two areas have left unanswered several mathematical questions that should motivate and challenge mathematicians. Professor Aubin makes use of control and viability theory in neural networks and cognitive systems, regarded as dynamical systems controlled by synaptic matrices, and set-valued analysis that plays a natural and crucial role in qualitative analysis and simulation. This allows many examples of neural networks to be presented in a unified way. In addition, several results on the control of linear and nonlinear systems are used to obtain a "learning algorithm" of pattern classification problems, such as the back-propagation formula, as well as learning algorithms of feedback regulation laws of solutions to control systems subject to state constraints. Mathematical models involve many features of a problem that may not be relevant to its solution. Qualitative physics, however, deals with an imperfect knowledge of the problem model. It is therefore more suited to the study of expert systems, which are shallow models and do not require structural knowledge of the problem. This book should be a valuable introduction to the field for researchers in neural networks and cognitive systems, and should help to expand the range of study for viability theorists.
WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows (Mastering), 2nd edition
Authors: Alan Simpson
Venue:  (1994)

:Best-selling author Alan Simpson serves up another masterpiece. This time it includes WordPerfect's highly recommended 6.1 upgrade. Learn everything from simple word-processing tasks to advanced features, including macros, merges, desktop publishing and graphics, adding sound to documents, and more.
Implementing and Supporting Windows 98, 1st edition
Authors: Jason C. Helmick
Venue:  (1999)

:Learn all the skills necessary for professional implementation and support of the Windows 98 operating system. This book assumes no prior knowledge of the material, so a beginner can learn quicklly and easily. All required skills needed to pass Microsoft's 70-098 exam for MCSE Certification are covered in detail. The book has easy-to-follow explanations and hands-on instructions, with plenty of illustrations and screen captures. Written in an easy-to-read style, even average learners will be able to comprehend the technical material. 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
A wider view of business process reengineering
Authors: Delvin Grant
Venue: Communications of the ACM (2002)

Technology alone does not enable organizational change.
An Internet Guide for Mass Communication Students, 1st edition
Authors: Joseph L. Bridges
Venue:  (1997)

:A supplemental text designed to help students in Mass Communication understand and use electronic communication. 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
Getting Started with DOS 5.0: For the IBM PC
Authors: Jerry Murphy
Venue:  (1993)

:The careful pedagogy and extensive practice exercises found in this introduction can be used to supplement any introductory computing textbook. Features include carefully tested, practically oriented tutorials; numerous screen dumps and practice exercises; and coverage of the latest release of DOS.
Hotwired Style: Principles for Building Smart Web Sites, 1st edition
Authors: Jeffrey Veen
Venue:  (1997)

:Not just a "how to" manual but also a "why so," HotWired Style explains the essential editorial, design, and interface elements that separate the savvy Web publisher from the Web wannabe.
Maximum Linux Security: A Hacker's Guide to Protecting Your Linux Server and Workstation with CD-ROM
Authors: Anonymous
Venue:  (1999)

From the Book:Most security books demand only moderate sales, and thus Maximum Security II's success was a pleasant surprise. Even more surprising, though, were the reader responses I received. Not only did readers like the material, but they were anxious to see more. This left me wondering what type of book I should write next. I spoke with my editors, and they reiterated a point that many readers had made: Maximum Security II was good, but what about a book that focused on a specific operating system? I agreed that this was a good idea in principle, but the question remained: Which operating system? In the end we chose Linux, and I'd like to explain why. For many years Linux was a dark horse, an iconoclastic choice for folks seeking alternatives to Microsoft. In those early days, the Linux life was a lonely one. I remember conversations with friends who were dissatisfied with their own operating systems. They didn't have the source code, they resented paying high prices for development tools, and so on. In response, I always offered the same advice: Get Linux. Inevitably, they'd hem and haw, citing a dozen different reasons why they couldn't (with lack of technical support topping the list). Today, those same folks ring me up to share their latest Linux experiences. Some have learned Perl, while others are now deeply entrenched in Expect programming. Times certainly do change. In the interim, Linux did more than grow; it grew up. Once a system expressly for hackers, Linux is now being installed in corporate environments on a daily basis. These developments are due in large part to Linux's track record. Over time, Linux has proven to be stable andenterprise-worthy. In fact, there are precious few barriers to keep Linux from being installed on mission-critical servers of every variety. There is one such barrier, though, and it often rears its ugly head at technical meetings: Linux security. I struggle with this beast myself whenever clients ask those familiar questions: "But is Linux. really secure?" "Wouldn't we be safer with NT?" "Our people at least know NT." Perhaps the most common complaint is that there simply aren't enough Linux security books available. So, my reasons for writing Maximum Linux Security were to demonstrate that Linux is secure and to provide a useful Linux security text. I hope that this book fulfills those aims.
Artistic Vision: painterly rendering using computer vision techniques
Authors: Bruce Gooch, Greg Coombe, Peter Shirley
Venue: Proceedings of the 2nd international symposium on Non-photorealistic animation and rendering (2002)

We present a method that takes a raster image as input and produces a painting-like image composed of strokes rather than pixels. Our method works by first segmenting the image into features, finding the approximate medial axes of these features, and using the medial axes to guide brush stroke creation. System parameters may be interactively manipulated by a user to effect image segmentation, brush stroke characteristics, stroke size, and stroke frequency. This process creates images reminiscent of those contemporary representational painters whose work has an abstract or sketchy quality. Our software is available at http://www.cs.utah.edu/npr/ArtisticVision.
Lotus Notes 3.0/3.1 for Dummies
Authors: Paul Freeland
Venue:  (1994)

:From the best-selling computer book series comes this fun and easy way to learn about Lotus Notes 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 (also useful for NotesExpress users!). Learn how to use electronic mail to increase communications and save time; the Top Ten things you should never do; using Notes on the road; explains client/server, workstation, replication, and more; guides you through Notes databases, applications, spreadsheets; more.
Peer reviews in software: a practical guide
Venue: Addison-Wesley Information Technology Series (2002)

There is nothing wrong with making mistakes; it is part of what makes us human. Catching the errors early, however, before they become difficult to find and expensive to correct, is very important. A peer review program is a vital component of any quality software development effort, yet too few software professionals have had the experience or training necessary to implement peer reviews successfully. Concise, readable, and pragmatic, Peer Reviews in Software walks you through the peer review process and gives you the specific methods and techniques you need to help ensure a quality software release. Comprehensively covering both formal and informal processes, the book describes various peer review methods and offers advice on their appropriate use under a variety of circumstances. This book focuses on---but is not limited to---the technique of inspection. This is the most formal, rigorous, and effective type of peer review. The various stages of inspection---including planning, individual preparation, conducting inspection meetings, and follow-up---a are discussed in detail. In addition, Peer Reviews in Software explores the cultural and social nuances involved in critiquing the work of others, and reveals critical success factors for installing and implementing a successful peer review program in your organization.
Jitter-based delay-boundary prediction of wide-area networks
Authors: Qiong Li, David L. Mills
Venue: IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON) (2001)

The delay-boundary prediction algorithms currently implemented by transport protocols are lowpass filters based on autoregressive and moving average (ARMA) models. However, recent studies have revealed a fractal-like structure of delay sequences, which may not be well suited to ARMA models. In this paper, we propose a novel delay-boundary prediction algorithm based on a deviation-lag function (DLF) to characterize end-to-end delay variations. Compared to conventional algorithms derived from ARMA models, the new algorithm can adapt to delay variations more rapidly and share delay's robust high-order statistical information (jitter deviation) among competing connections along a common network path. Preliminary experiments show that it outperforms Jacobson's algorithm, which is based on an ARMA model, by significantly reducing the prediction error rate. To show the practical feasibility of the DLF algorithm, we also propose a skeleton implementation model.
Office Productivity Pack
Authors: Laurie Ulrich
Venue:  (1998)

:Learn from real-life examples how to increase your efficiency and "wow-factor" with the Office Productivity Pack. From an industry pro, you learn sound advise and information on using all of the tools in Office. The book approaches Office 95/97 applications in short, to-the-point delivery of information focusing on keyboard and mouse techniques. The CD-ROM includes increased productivity templates and extras to take you to the next level using Office.
The world of wireless and kids
Authors: Allison Druin, Erik Strommen, Matt Barranca, Heiko Sacher, Deborah G. Tatar, Elliot Solloway
Venue: CHI '02 extended abstracts on Human factors in computing systems (2002)

In this panel, we will explore the impact that emerging new wireless technologies have on the way children learn, communicate and play. The challenge of interface design for children's wireless technologies will be discussed along with the opportunities these new technologies afford for social learning experiences. Panelists will discuss a range of issues based on their diverse perspectives as ethnographers, researchers, and product developers. Panelists will be asked questions not only from the audience, but also from a diverse group of discussants: three CHIkids (ages 7--11), one K-12 teacher and one parent of a child who uses wireless technologies.
Learning MicroStation in 20 Projects: For the DOS and Windows Environments
Authors: Hossein Assadipour
Venue:  (1996)

:Incorporating MicroStation 95 throughout, this text uses a tutorial, menu-based approach. Each project is divided into three parts (objectives/procedure, review exercises, Learning more about...). It contains numerous screen captures and engineering applications that cover many areas such as architectural, civil, electronic and mechanical. Sixteen pages of full-color drawings. Contrasts MicroStation with AutoCAD. Includes DOS version 5.5 also.
Artificial Intelligence: Techniques in PROLOG
Authors: Yoav Shoham
Venue:  (1993)

:This unique book is a broad, clear presentation of artificial intelligence (AI) problem-solving techniques. It selects the most important among the well-defined algorithms and procedures in the field, explains them in plain language, and, where appropriate, provides ALGOL-like descriptions of them. Every technique is implemented in Prolog, a language that is quickly learned and allows for easy experimentation in a learning environment. The book includes complete source listings, and the software is available online. This book is ideal for hands-on courses in Al programming. It is also a useful primary or supplementary text in general introductory AI courses and a complete sourcebook for the practitioner.
Using Lotus Notes 4 (Special Edition)
Authors: Cate Richards
Venue:  (1995)

:This comprehensive coverage of the new version of Lotus Notes includes Tips, Notes, Cautions and Troubleshooting Q&As. The extensive index helps readers find information quickly and cross-indexing helps the reader know how the various capabilities relate and work together.
Implementing Configuration Management: Hardware, Software, and Firmware, 2nd edition
Authors: Fletcher J. Buckley
Venue:  (1996)

:This book focuses on configuration management, an engineering discipline and a process whose purpose is to integrity of products as they evolve through the development and production cycle.
Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Terms, 2nd edition
Authors: Joe Kraynak
Venue:  (1994)

:The perfect computer dictionary gets even better with this new edition, packed with over 1,000 of the latest terms, acronyms, definitions, and concepts for beginning users. This handy guide makes the language of computer technology easy to learn.Covers everything from Apple to ZoomFilled with everyday examples and clear illustrations to explain unfamiliar conceptsLighthearted tone and thorough cross-referencing make the information easy to use
Evaluating the Use of Register Queues in Software Pipelined Loops
Authors: Gary S. Tyson, Mikhail Smelyanskiy, Edward S. Davidson
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Computers (2001)

In this paper, we examine the effectiveness of a new hardware mechanism, called Register Queues (RQs), which effectively decouples the architected register space from the physical registers. Using RQs, the compiler can allocate physical registers to store live values in the software pipelined loop while minimizing the pressure placed on architected registers. We show that decoupling the architected register space from the physical register space can greatly increase the applicability of software pipelining, even as memory latencies increase. RQs combine the major aspects of existing rotating register file and register connection techniques to generate efficient software pipeline schedules. Through the use of RQs, we can minimize the register pressure and code expansion caused by software pipelining. We demonstrate the effect of incorporating register queues and software pipelining with 983 loops taken from the Perfect Club, the SPEC suites, and the Livermore Kernels.
Content management on server farm with layer-7 routing
Authors: Mon-Yen Luo, Chu-Sing Yang, Chun-Wei Tseng
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

Service replication on a server farm is becoming increasingly widespread as the explosive growth of the Web is straining the architecture of many Internet sites. Layer-7 routing, routing packets based on requested content, has been recognized as a powerful approach to distribute workload among these server farms. However, little attention has been given to how to configure content-related knowledge into the layer-7 routing mechanisms. In addition, the used data structures for storing content-related knowledge and lookup operation for making routing decisions are also unclear. This paper presents a management system that can support a configurable and high-performance server farm with layer-7 routing. In this system, we devised a data structure termed URL table to hold content-related information for making content-aware routing decisions. We also propose a novel idea termed "URL Formalization", which provide a scalable solution to speedup the content-aware request routing.
Flight Simulator 6: Inside Moves
Authors: Gary M. Meredith
Venue:  (1996)

:Flight Simulator 98 puts gamers in the pilot's seat, ascending to a new level of flight simulation and fun realism with the inclusion of new technology and Internet connectivity. The game features multi-player capability, realistic graphics, force feedback, new planes, more airports, and satellite imagery. Learn all the tips, tricks, insights, and strategies with this "Inside Moves" title. 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