ppxscal/embedding_network huggingface dataset:
Visual search and mouse-pointing in labeled versus unlabeled two-dimensional visual hierarchies
Authors: Anthony J. Hornof
Venue: ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI) (2001)

An experiment investigates (1) how the physical structure of a computer screen layout affects visual search and (2) how people select a found target object with a mouse. Two structures are examined---labeled visual hierarchies (groups of objects with one label per group) and unlabeled visual hierarchies (groups without labels). Search and selection times were separated by imposing a point-completion deadline that discouraged participants from moving the mouse until they found the target. The observed search times indicate that labeled visual hierarchies can be searched much more efficiently than unlabeled visual hierarchies, and suggest that people use a fundamentally different strategy for each of the two structures. The results have implications for screen layout design and cognitive modeling of visual search. The observed mouse-pointing times suggest that people use a slower and more accurate speed-accuracy operating characteristic to select a target with a mouse when visual distractors are present, which suggests that Fitts' law coefficients derived from standard mouse-pointing experiments may under-predict mouse-pointing times for typical human-computer interactions. The observed mouse-pointing times also demonstrate that mouse movement times for a two-dimensional pointing task can be most-accurately predicted by setting the w in Fitts' law to the width of the target along the line of approach.
DEVA3: architecture for a large-scale distributed virtual reality system
Authors: Steve Pettifer, Jon Cook, James Marsh, Adrian West
Venue: Proceedings of the ACM symposium on Virtual reality software and technology (2000)

In this paper we present work undertaken by the Advanced Interfaces Group at the University of Manchester on the design and development of a system to support large numbers of geographically distributed users in complex, large-scale virtual environments (VEs).We shown how the problem of synchronisation in the face of network limitations is being addressed by the Deva system through the exploitation of subjectivity. Further, we present a model for flexibly describing object behaviours in the VEs.Applications of the system in use are described.
Access Networks: Technology and V5 Interfacing
Authors: Alex Gillespie
Venue:  (1997)

:New interfacing technology allows multiple access networks made by different manufacturers to be attached to the same core telecommunications system, facilitating growth and raising significant regulatory, technical and competitive issues. Access Networks: Technology and V5 Interfacing is the first book to present a unified view of this technology and specifically V5, the global interface standard. The book examines both the fundamentals and advanced aspects of network access technology, and the implications for the future of access networks, up to soliton transmission and quantum cryptography. The author organizes the book into two sections: technological issues and interface issues. A comprehensive examination of the V5 interface standard covers its architecture, multiplexing, message formats, signaling, control protocols, PSTN protocol, bearer channel connection protocol, link control protocol and protection protocol. The book provides separate chapters on advanced copper, optical fiber, advanced optical, and radio access technologies; the powering of access networks, ATM in the access network, and the supported services. Each chapter ends with a summary of the material covered. This groundbreaking book facilitates a rapid understanding without relying on mathematics. It is an essential resource for both graduate students and telecommunications engineers involved in the selection of new technologies and the design of telecommunications systems and equipment. 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
Microsoft Press Computer Dictionary, 2nd edition
Authors: Microsoft Press
Venue:  (1993)

:MICROSOFT PRESS COMPUTER DICTIONARY, THIRD EDITION, is the authoritative source of definitions for computer terms, concepts, and acronyms-from the world's most respected computer company.
Network Protocol Handbook, 1st edition
Authors: Matthew G. Naugle
Venue:  (1998)

:The only network protocol reference of its type,this handbook details the most common protocols currently in use by most networked sites. Using a unique one-chapter-per-protocol format,the Handbook covers Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),Xerox Network System (XNS),Internet Packet Exchange/Sequence Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX),DECnet Phase IV/Local Area Transport (LAT),IEEE 802. 2,and Open Systems Interconnection (OS/GOSIP). Explaining how these protocols operate,the book helps network managers,administrators,and MIS staff/systems analysts fully understand the theories and practicalities for network protocol stacks.
Sams Teach Yourself Access 97 in 10 Minutes, 1st edition
Authors: Faithe Wempen
Venue:  (1998)

:Sams Teach Yourself Access 97 in 10 Minutes is a tutorial-based book, organized into a series of easy-to-follow, 10-minute lessons. These well-targeted lessons teach you in 10 minutes what some books take several hours or days to teach. You ll learn how to: Create simple tables using the Table Wizard Quickly insert, delete, and edit records Use database form to enter your data Create queries to find information Change column widths and row heights with ease Sort and filter your data Create useful reports with Report WizardCompact, portable tutorial teaches just the basics in a simple, tasked based approachAny task can be completed in less than ten minutes to get you back to work quickly!Perfect first choice for anyone who s used similar software in the past, newcomers to a subject or infrequent users of software or technology
Finite Element Modeling for Stress Analysis, 1st edition
Authors: Robert Davis Cook
Venue:  (1994)

:Oriented toward those who will use finite elements (FE) rather than toward theoreticians and computer programmers. Emphasizes the behavior of FE and how to use the FE method successfully. Includes several examples of FE analysis--each one features a critique of the accuracy of the solutions. Contains end-of-chapter exercises and extensive advice about FE modeling.
A+ Exam Prep with CD-ROM, 2nd edition
Authors: Jean Andrews
Venue:  (2000)

:Contains a complete practice test in the book with answers and explanations, in addition to the practice exams on the CD-ROM. Includes specific information, tips, and strategies created to help the reader pass the adaptive test format to be released early third quarter. Features an exclusive Self-Assessment section that will help the reader evaluate their knowledge base against the requirements for A+ certification under both ideal and real circumstances. Contains adaptive practice exams that are created specifically to cover the new A+ Adaptive exam that will be released by CompTIA in April 2000. Adaptive exams customize the questions asked based on how the test taker answers each question, requiring a more focused study approach than previous fixed-length exams. The test taker is not allowed to skip and return to a question as in previous exams. Adaptive exams use much fewer questions than traditional exams.
Printed pages vs. web pages: the documentation dilemma
Authors: Deb Wentorf
Venue: Proceedings of the 29th annual ACM SIGUCCS conference on User services (2001)

This paper, which may interest any professional staff members who work with documentation and/or web development and design, or who offer help desk support, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both paper and on-line documentation. It will also discuss several specific examples of the documentation that the Division of the Chief Information Officer (formerly known as Computing & Information Services) currently makes available to Rensselaer's users, both in hardcopy and on-line format.
Design and implementation of RAQUEL II: a relational query language
Authors: Beverly A. Dutton, Kathryn C. Kinsley
Venue: Proceedings of the 16th annual Southeast regional conference (1978)

This paper describes RAQUEL II, a query language to be used within a relational data base management system. The RAQUEL II language is a modification of RAQUEL (Relational Algebraic Query Language) [7,8], a language which is easy to learn and to use. Some features of RAQUEL have been omitted, some modified, and others extended. The intent has been to define a minimal set of commands which are still powerful enough to provide ease of creation, modification, and manipulation of data. All RAQUEL II features are desirable for the user. In passing, we note that several features are also important for certain noteworthy implementation objectives. The RAQUEL II system is currently being implemented at Florida Technological University on an IBM 370 within an OS environment.
Web Able: Making Web Sites Accessible to People with Disabilities, 1st edition
Authors: Michael G. Paciello
Venue:  (1999)

:Written by international authority Mike Paciello, "Web Able" provides Intranet and public Web site managers with the information they need to build Web sites that are accessible to employees and users with disabilities. He explains recent legislation that requires corporate and public agencies to ensure that essential information can be accessed by the disabled.
Introduction to Computing in Criminal Justice, 1st edition
Authors: Ted Alleman
Venue:  (1996)

:This complete package presents a solid foundation in the skills and knowledge required for using the computer in carrying out the specific kinds of tasks that are encountered on the job in various aspects of law enforcement. It begins with fundamentals and progresses systematically through concepts of MS-DOS, word processing, database, spreadsheet, and criminal justice data processing. Assumes no prior knowledge of computing. Covers specific law enforcement uses of the computer for: completing police reports, keeping records and processing reports (e.g., database management of records involving arrests, criminal suspects, victims, and items of evidence), investigating crimes and identifying criminal suspects (e.g., querying police department records as an investigative skill), and managing a department (e.g., managing resources, deploying personnel, and administering budgets). 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
Halasz's "seven issues" in context
Authors: Richard Furuta
Venue: ACM Journal of Computer Documentation (JCD) (2001)

Frank Halasz's "Seven issues" paper first received widespread distribution in the July 1988 Communications of the ACM. It appeared at a time when hypertext and hypermedia systems were receiving widespread attention. In this retrospective, I discuss the role of this paper in supporting and encouraging the broadening of the interests of the research community and its relevance in today's World-Wide-Web-centered milieu.
Introduction to RPG IV
Authors: Robert Cozzi
Venue:  (1999)

:Now you can come up to speed quickly on the basics of programming in RPG IV-the modern modular AS/400 programming language that has gained acceptance worldwide. Completely up-to-date with all the new RPG IV features, this book tells you everything you need to understand the modern constructs of RPG IV, including figurative and named constants, operation extenders, and free-format expressions. You'll discover how to perform basic programming tasks such as opening files, processing data, communicating with the user, controlling workflow, and calling other programs. A must-have book for all beginning RPG IV programmers!
Nu-Mega's Practical Guide to DeBugging 32-Bit Windows Applications, 1st edition
Authors: Nancy Nicolaisen
Venue:  (1996)

:In a perfect world, your programs the write wouldn't have any bugs. Since we don't, the best you can do is strive to debug efficiently. That's where NuMega's Practical Guide to Debugging 32-Bit Windows Applications comes in. This complete book and software package not only features proven debugging techniques tailored for Windows 32-bit application development but also a bonus CD-ROM containing a demonstration of BoundsChecker for Windows 95, the first automated debugging tool to detect memory allocation and access errors, find null pointers, and pinpoint resource leaks. In NuMega's Practical Guide to Debugging 32-Bit Windows Applications you'll find Precise answers to questions such as when should a bug be fixed, how do you track bugs, how do you run a good beta test, and how do you know when you're ready to release. Special coverage of the Visual C++ IDE and its many features. Timesaving tools such as Spy++, BoundsChecker, and various process viewers on the accompanying bonus CD-ROM. Solutions to common -- and unusual -- Windows programming problems.
Extensible systems: the tigger approach
Authors: Vinny Cahill, Christine Hogan, Alan Judge, Darragh O'Grady, Brendan Tangney, Paul Taylor
Venue: Proceedings of the 6th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: Matching operating systems to application needs (1994)

The Tigger project is developing a framework for the construction of a family of distributed object-support platforms suitable for use in a variety of distributed applications ranging from embedded soft-real time systems to concurrent engineering frameworks. As no one system can easily meet the varied demands of these different application areas, customisability, extensibility and portability are put forward as the way to handle diversity and are thus the core design goals in Tigger.
Mobile Communications Engineering: Theory and Applications, 1st edition
Authors: William C.Y. Lee
Venue:  (1997)

:The first edition of this classic reference work explained the design and development of mobile radio systems for voice and data in rigorous yet clear terms. Now Dr. William Lee has fully updated his guide to cover all the new technologies that are changing the face of mobile communications. Instead of merely describing the various existing and emerging systems, Dr. Lee helps you understand the crucial differences between applications for wireline and wireless communications. 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
PhotoShop in 4 Colors, 2nd edition
Authors: Mattias Nyman
Venue:  (1995)

From the Book:Rapid technological developments in the field of electronic photo reproduction, including the yearly arrival of new program versions, require this book be updated on a regular basis. In this second, revised U.S. edition I describe some of the new features of Photoshop 3.0. Whether or not you have read the earlier version of Photoshop in 4 Colors (previously entitled Four Colors/One Image), you will find the current volume full of useful information about modern image processing. The focus of this book is on producing highquality color output in a desktop publishing environment. I describe the basics of color theory and show how to utilize them in Photoshop, QuarkXPress and PageMaker. I also include directions for proceeding step-by-step through everyday processing tasks. I hope that all who seek knowledge of electronic photo reproduction will find it here. 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
The Complete PERL Training Course
Authors: Ellie Quigley
Venue:  (1998)

:Learn Perl fast! Awesome multimedia CD-ROM and book combo - at a great price! Includes the spectacular interactive Perl Multimedia Cyber Classroom, 1/e, which covers the latest release, Perl 5, and the latest applications - especially Web CGI programming. Best-selling Perl By Example, 2/e, book walks you step-by-step from the basics to complex network applications. And the bonus CD includes free distributions of Perl for Windows 95, 98, NT, 3.1, and UNIX, plus multiple add-on libraries for all users, and tons of source code! Book and CD-ROM integrate perfectly to deliver one complete, end-to-end training course! Perl is everywhere! Now you can learn it fast - from a state-of-the-art multimedia and book package by one of the world's leading Perl experts. The Perl Multimedia Cyber Classroom delivers complete interactive Perl training that includes more than 3 hours of audio, hundreds of programming and interactive exercises, more than 100 complete Perl programs, full-text searching, hyperlinking, tips, tricks, and more. Perl By Example is an example-rich guide to Perl that starts with the basics of Perl scripting and carries you all the way to advanced networking and Web applications. Together, they'll teach you all you need to know about Perl! Coverage starts with statements, variables, scalars, arrays, hashes, and printing. Understand Perl operators, expressions, control structures, and file handling. Next, learn how to modularize and package Perl scripts, work with objects in the Perl environment, interface with the surrounding system, and create sophisticated reports. Using extensive examples, learn how to use Perl on the Web and in advanced networking applications that utilize message queues, semaphores, and shared memory. Whether you're new to Perl or simply want to polish your skills, The Complete Perl Training Course is your best solution.
The PCMCIA Developer's Guide
Authors: Michael T. Mori
Venue:  (1994)

:The PCMCIA Developer's Guide has become the standard "how-to" reference for engineers involved in PC Card research and development. Over 700 pages of up-to-date information about PC Card topics. Whether you are just getting started or have products under your belt, you will find this book filled with useful information. The 1999 edition adds coverage of Zoomed Video, CardBus, Miniature Card, CompactFlash and other card standards.
The Network Manager's Handbook, 1st edition
Authors: John M. Lusa
Venue:  (1998)

:The Network Manager's Handbook is a compendium of technology, management techniques, and related information that assists network managers with their daily and longer-term strategic, business activities. It doubles as a valuable and convenient desk reference that covers a wide range of topics. An optimum mix of user, vendor, and academic input, The Network Manager's Handbook provides both researched knowledge and real-world experience.
An investigation of the roles of individual differences and user interface on database usability
Authors: Steven S. Curl, Lorne Olfman, John W. Satzinger
Venue: ACM SIGMIS Database (1997)

This research seeks to understand to what extent leveraging the graphical user interface's ability to convey spatial information can improve a user's ability to write effective database queries. This capability is believed to be especially important when nontechnical individuals, with diverse backgrounds and cognitive abilities, are expected to interact directly with these systems in the query formulation process.This study makes use of recent developments in graphical user interface technology to manipulate the level of spatial visualization support provided by the interface. A laboratory experiment was conducted to explore the influence of interface style and the spatial visualization ability of the user on the performance of the query development process. The application used in the experiment was a visual database query system developed for this study. One hundred sixty-two volunteers participated in the experiment. Spatial visualization ability was assessed using a paper-folding test. The results indicate that both spatial visualization support of the system and spatial visualization ability of the user are important components of database usability.
Sad Macs, Bombs and Other Disasters, And What to Do about Them, 2nd edition
Authors: Ted Landau
Venue:  (1995)

:Here is the most comprehensive 911 disaster relief Mac reference available. Designed to restore order quickly, "Sad Macs, Bombs, and Other Disasters" provides solutions to hundreds of problems with a Symptom Index listing every error message and major problem, as well as self-contained Fix-It sections that delve into the details of the most important and useful techniques for solving problems". . . . the hardware and software troubleshooting guide that ought to ship with every Mac".--Andy Ihnatko, "MacUser".
Rescued by Java with Cdrom, 1st edition
Authors: Kris A. Jamsa
Venue:  (1999)

:Rescued by Java assumes that reader has no prior programming experience. This tiltle leads first-time programmers through a series of over forty 15-minute lessons, first introducing the basics and then covering concepts such as combing music with animated graphics, writing multithreaded applications, building class libaries, and much more.The companion CD-ROM contains the book's sample program code covered in each lesson for easy cut-and-paste operations. In addition, the CD-ROM contains two free Java compilers (Sun and Inprise). 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
Data Structures and Algorithms in C++, 1st edition
Authors: Adam Drozdek
Venue:  (1996)

:Building on the widespread use of the C++ programming language in industry and education. Data Structures and Algorithms in C++ provides a broad-based and case-driven study of data structures - and the algorithms associated with them - using C++ as the language of implementation. Special emphasis is placed on the connection between data structures and their algorithms, including an analysis of algorithms' complexity. The book presents data structures in the context of object-oriented program design, and stresses the principle of "information hiding" in its treatment of encapsulation and decomposition. Data structure implementation and its implications on the selection of programming languages are also closely examined. Overall, Data Structures and Algorithms in C++ provides the conceptual background needed to design, implement, test, and maintain virtually any software system, with C++ featured as the language of choice.
Linux Essential Reference
Authors: Ed Petron
Venue:  (1999)

:Linux Essential Reference is a resource for system administrators and other professional Linux users. Clear, concise instructions for such administrative and managerial tasks as implementing frequently used commands, dealing with shell scripting, and utilizing effective security measures are presented in a carefully structured format, making this book an efficient source of answers to questions about working with Linux commands. Aware of the need in time-sensitive environments for quick access to accurate information, author Ed Petron has organized the contents of this book to make it fast and easy to use. And he has filled it with information not available in any other single volume—from programming to network configuration, user management to file management, text-processing utilities to kernel modules. Linux Essential Reference is the professional's guide to Linux expertise. 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