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Object Databases: An ODMG Approach, 1st edition
Authors: Richard Cooper
Venue:  (1996)

:This book/CD-ROM resource offers software developers hands-on experience with an object database. Through interactive tutorials and worked-out examples, users will master the concepts of object databases in a real-world setting and learn how to help their companies become ODMG compliant. The CD-ROM, which runs on all PCs, contains the software needed to run the examples. 75 illus.
Mastering Quicken X, 1st edition
Authors: Stephen Nelson
Venue:  (1999)

:In-depth coverage of the hottest new features of Quicken X, such as Roth IRAs and other new tax changes, Web banking, using the Tax Link Assistant, capital Gains Estimator, and much more. Nelson describes the quickest and easiest way to accomplish tasks and tells readers which features of the product they may not need or want to use. 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
Synthesis of combinational circuits using Galois field arithmetic
Authors: J. Patel
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th annual Southeast regional conference (1976)

A Fourier-like transform for combinational switching functions of n-input m-output (n&ge;m) is presented.The transform utilizes Galois fields of 2n and 2m elements.Operations between these fields are defined suitably to retain generality. Application of this transform to swithing function results in a polynomial expansion which leads to a direct realization of the function.Logic circuits so realized are composed of complex modules that perform arithmetic operations in Galois fields and are suitable for fabrication by LSI technology.In general, such logic circuits assume 2n different levels.The complexity of the circuits grows faster than n2.2n.This high degree of complexity is due to rather inefficient utilization of modules.The complexity of the circuits so synthesized is reduced by repeated use of the modules.Such use is facilitated by an arithmetic-unit like structure with some dynamic storage capability.Coefficients of various terms in the expansion are stored in the storage.These coefficients are made available at proper time in a sequential manner during generation of the polynomial.The delay through such circuits is inherently large.Considerable reduction in the delay can be achieved by adding little hardware.External capability to change contents of the storage makes such circuits universal in nature. Universal logic blocks so constructed require 2n+3 pins to realize any multi-output function of n variables (n&ge;m).Application and development of the transform require computation in Galois fields.A brief discussion of mathematical nature and properties of such fields is included to make a self-contained presentation. 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
Tools for navigating large social cyberspaces
Authors: Marc Smith
Venue: Communications of the ACM (2002)

The Netscan project helps online participants form cooperative relationships by offering a better sense of the other players involved.
An "introduction to computing" experiment that failed
Authors: Fletcher R. Norris
Venue: Proceedings of the 16th annual Southeast regional conference (1978)

In 1975 the University of North Carolina at Wilmington began offering an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science. At that time an experiment was begun to let students essentially choose their own introductory programming language. This was accomplished by having one language-independent lecture course and several accompanying language laboratories from which students could choose. How the implementation was carried out; its level of acceptance by majors, non-majors, and faculty; and its advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
Apache Web Server Administration and E-Commerce Handbook with Cdrom
Authors: Scott Hawkins
Venue:  (2000)

:Build killer e-commerce sites with Apache! Master configuration, management, and building e-commerce sites using Apache Database integration, dynamic content delivery, secure transactions, and more Covers all major platforms: UNIX, Linux, Windowseven Mac OS X CD-ROM contains a complete Apache toolkit PLUS e-commerce templates BONUS-Includes a PHP command reference! Apache isn't just the #1 Web serverit's also the backbone for the world's leading e-commerce sites. In this comprehensive guide, Apache expert Scott Hawkins covers every aspect of configuring, administering, customizing, and troubleshooting Apache Serverand then demonstrates how to build powerful e-commerce applications based on PHP and MySQL, the leading open source scripting and database solutions! Your complete Apache tutorial and resource! Installation, configuration, and tuning Secure transactions Database integration Proxy servers Module creation mod_perl API Secured Socket Layer CGI Configuration Virtual hosting MIME handling Authentication and caching Dynamic content delivery You'll find advanced administration coverage not found in other Apache guides, PLUS detailed appendices cover Apache directives, key TCP/IP and name resolution concepts, HTTP header codes, the mod_perl API, and much more. CD-ROM INCLUDED A complete e-commerce toolkit! The accompanying CD-ROM contains Apache binaries and source code, MySQL, PHP4, mod_perl, and ready-to-run e-commerce applications builtwith these tools.
Direct volume rendering of photographic volumes using multi-dimensional color-based transfer functions
Authors: Christopher J. Morris, David Ebert
Venue: Proceedings of the symposium on Data Visualisation 2002 (2002)

Traditionally, volume rendering of medical data has been comprised of transfer functions that map a scalar value, usually a MRI or CT intensity, to an opacity. Corresponding color maps are either selected regardless of the actual physical color of the volume (i.e. greyscale) or predetermined as in photographic volumes. Rarely has the voxel color been used as a means to define the associated opacity value. By using transfer functions that map multi-channel color values(RGB or CIE L*u*v*) to opacity, we can generate compelling and informative renderings that provide consistent boundary extraction throughout the volume. We present renderings of the Visible Human photographic volume using multi-dimensional color-based transfer functions. These functions were constructed by using gradient boundary enhancement techniques in conjunction with volume illustration techniques and incorporating the first and second directional derivatives along the gradient direction. We empirically compare the effectiveness of using the color-based transfer functions and discuss their applications and potential for future development.
Computing Essentials, 1st edition
Authors: Don Cassel
Venue:  (1997)

:When the user has completed the book, he/she will have mastered the fundamental activities required of a competent user of the software.Lessons contain brief discussions about the program's features followed by a practice session which is a step-by-step tutorial that takes the reader through a hands-on session on the computer. A session consists of actual commands, mouse clicks, or keystrokes that guide the reader through the tutorial.
FDRA: a software-pipelining algorithm for embedded VLIW processors
Authors: Cagdas Akturan, Margarida F. Jacome
Venue: Proceedings of the 13th international symposium on System synthesis (2000)

The paper presents a novel software-pipelining algorithm suitable for optimizing compilers targeting embedded VLIW processors. The proposed algorithm is different from previous approaches in that it can effectively handle code size constraints along with latency and resource constraints. Experimental results are presented showing that FDRA's solutions to the "traditional" software-pipelining problem, which considers latency minimization under resource constraints only, have similar quality to those produced by the best state-of-the-art algorithms. Additionally, it is argued that FDRA's novel ability to explicitly consider code size constraints allows embedded system designers to explore performance vs. code size trade-offs, both unquestionably important figures of merit for embedded software.
The Definitive Guide to Business Resumption Planning, 1st edition
Authors: Leo A. Wrobel,  Jr.
Venue:  (1997)

:With automated support systems significantly impacting business productivity and profitability, contingency planning for the advanced telecommunications systems supporting voice and data communications becomes paramount. This book serves as the ultimate reference for designing and implementing a top-notch disaster recovery plan. The book's broad scope, easy-to-understand language, and illustrations explain the three essential system components  data access, phones, and attendant positions  and discuss the major issues surrounding business resumption planning. You'll get up-to-speed quickly, learning how to develop a meaningful plan and then build consensus to make the plan successful. Specifically, you'll acquire the hands-on knowledge you need to:  Determine what and how departments can learn from one another  Identify "mission critical" systems, prepare a detailed loss analysis, and document an executive "white paper"  Determine where your organization is vulnerable  and decide what to do about it  Assess how to fund your disaster recovery plan This comprehensive update offers basic principles which are easily applicable in all highly networked businesses and municipalities by both technical and non-technical personnel involved in the design, implementation, and management of effective, efficient disaster recovery plans. The book updates and expands upon two earlier Artech House titles: Disaster Recovery Planning for Telecommunications and Writing Disaster Recovery Plans for Telecom Nets and LANs.
Mathematical Structures for Computer Science, 4th edition
Authors: Judith L. Gersting
Venue:  (1998)

:Designed for computer science majors, Mathematical Structures for Computer Science offers a pedagogically rich and intuitive introduction to discrete mathematical structures. The book is both accessible and comprehensive, and the first three editions have been very popular among students and professors for over 16 years. Text balances clear presentation of the concepts with applications relevant to the future computer scientist Focuses exclusively on the mathematical needs of the computer science major Coverage geared specifically for intro-level, one-term course
Extensions to the spiral model to support joint development of complex software systems
Authors: Thomas E. Potok
Venue: Proceedings of the 30th annual Southeast regional conference (1992)

Complex problems are increasingly being addressed by joint development teams representing multiple commercial software companies. These efforts often require competitors to work side-by-side to develop a software product. The existing software development processes do not fully model these efforts. Through analysis of the risks of jointly developing a product, the spiral model has been extended to model development in this environment.
Distributed processes and location failures
Authors: James Riely, Matthew Hennessy
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2001)

Site failure is an essential aspect of distributed systems; nonetheless its effect on programming language semantics remains poorly understood. To model such systems, we define a process calculus in which processes are run at distributed locations. The language provides operators to kill locations, to test the status (dead or alive) of locations, and to spawn processes at remote locations. Using a variation of bisimulation, we provide alternative characterizations of strong and weak barbed congruence for this language, based on an operational semantics that uses congurations to record the status of locations. We then derive a second, symbolic characterization in which configurations are replaced by logical formulae. In the strong case the formulae come from a standard propositional logic, while in the weak case a temporal logic with past time modalities is required. The symbolic characterization establishes that, in principle, barbed congruence for such languages can be checked using existing symbolic techniques. Copyright 2001 Elsevier Science B.V.
The Next Deal: The Future of Public Life in Information Age
Authors: Andrei Cherny
Venue:  (2000)

:A brilliant young thinker lays down his defining new principle for government in the 21st century: the Choice Revolution.American politics today is run on scandal and sound bites because our politicians have become disconnected from the government and public that they serve. Vast changes brought about by the information revolution and the global economy-and by the new "Choice Generation" of Americans under the age of thirty-have yet to impact America's centralized, one-size-fits-all government programs. Enter Andrei Cherny, who uses his unique vantage point as a twentysomething with experience working closely with the President and Vice President of the United States to consider what these vast changes will mean for American government and society. Cherny convincingly argues that Americans are coming to demand a Choice Revolution in government-expanding democracy by taking decision-making power out of the hands of experts and putting back into the hands of ordinary people. But more individual power doesn't mean just more individualism. Cherny proposes a truly interactive government in which increased government responsiveness is met with an increased commitment on the part of the public to the common good. Praise for Andrei Cherny: "[Cherny is] one of Vice President Gore's most trusted thinkers." -Los Angeles Times "There's been much talk about a promising wordsmith out of Harvard named Andrei Cherny. Some scouts say that Cherny could be far better than even Ted Sorensen or Peggy Noonan. Word is out that the White House and House Minority Leader Richard A. Gephardt jousted big-time over the youngster." -Washington Post "The President liked [Cherny's article for the Harvard Crimson] so much he even used portions of it in his inaugural and State of the Union addresses." -Los Angeles Times 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
1998 International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems Proceedings
Authors: IEEE,  Reliability Society and Industrial Electronic
Venue:  (1998)

:IROS is one of the major conferences on intelligent robotics. Selected research papers are included in the proceedings. It covers all aspects of robotics such as learning and evolution, perception and recognition, motion and mechanisms, interaction, and new applications. 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 regular viewpoint on PA-processes
Authors: D. Lugiez, Ph. Schnoebelen
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2002)

PA is the process algebra allowing non-determinism, sequential and parallel compositions, and recursion. We suggest viewing PA-processes astrees, and usingtree-automata techniques for verification problems on PA. Our main result is that the set of iterated predecessors of a regular set of PA-processes is a regular tree language, and similarly for iterated successors. Furthermore, the corresponding tree automata can be built effectively in polynomial time. This has many immediate applications to verification problems for PA-processes, among which a simple and general model-checking algorithm.
Software for your head: core protocols for creating and maintaining shared vision
Authors: Jim McCarthy, Michele McCarthy
Venue:  (2002)

Software for Your Head is the first publication of the most significant results of the authors' unprecedented five-year investigation into the dynamics of contemporary teams. This book will give any team the know-how it needs to create its own compelling state of shared vision.
Linux terminal server project
Authors: Christopher M. Frenz
Venue: Linux Journal (2001)

A cheap tool for spreading the benefits of computer technology.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2: Official Strategy Guide
Authors: Brady Games
Venue:  (2000)

:Choose between thirteen professional skaters, or create your own skater from scratch with BradyGAMES Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Official Strategy Guide. Each skater is listed with his or her signature moves, or if you're ready to challenge the pros, the Tricks section is the ultimate guide to building your custom skater's skills. With the help of detailed level maps, rip through five historic locations, destroy the competition at three contests and complete every level. When you're finished, use the tips to create your own skate park. Hidden characters, cheat codes, and MORE!
Non-parametric estimation techniques in support of query decomposition strategies for heterogeneous distributed database management systems
Authors: Bharat Bhasker, Csaba J. Egyhazy, Konstantinos P. Triantis
Venue: Proceedings of the 30th annual Southeast regional conference (1992)

Organizations such as NASA have vast repositories of data stored in non-relational databases. In order to access information in these environments, the queries used need to be optimized over heterogeneous (relational and non-relational) distributed databases. This paper presents non-parametric estimation techniques in support of the query decomposition process for heterogeneous distributed database management systems (HDDBMSs). In particular, the approach that has been developed facilitates the size estimation of intermediate results when the underlying databases are very large and the majority of the queries are expressed over attributes that have a small set of unique values. Size estimation techniques are presented for the select, project, normal join and semijoin operations. An analysis of the size estimation approach for the join operation is presented also. These concepts and techniques are illustrated by presenting a heterogeneous sample astrophysics database stored at different NASA locations.
Fixation maps: quantifying eye-movement traces
Authors: David S. Wooding
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 symposium on Eye tracking research & applications (2002)

The analysis of eye-movement traces (i.e. the patterns of fixations in a search) is a powerful but often neglected area of eye-movement research. This is largely because it requires a more complex analysis than parameters such as mean fixation duration and as a result, previous attempts have focused on qualitative appraisal of the form of an eye-movement trace. In this paper, we introduce the concept of the "fixation map". We discuss its application to the quantification of similarity of traces, and the degree of "coverage" by fixations of a visual stimulus. The use of fixation maps in the understanding and communication of large numbers of eye-movement traces is also examined.
The new phrenology: the limits of localizing cognitive processes in the brain
Venue:  (2001)

New, noninvasive imaging technologies allow us to observe the brain while it is actively engaged in mental activities. Uttal cautions, however, that the excitement of these new research tools can lead to a neuroreductionist wild goose chase. With more and more cognitive neuroscientific data forthcoming, it becomes critical to question their limitations as well as their potential. Uttal reviews the history of localization theory, presents the difficulties of defining cognitive processes, and examines the conceptual and technical difficulties that should make us cautious about falling victim to what may be a "neo-phrenological" fad.
Towards a scalable broadcast in wormhole-switched mesh networks
Authors: A. Y. Al-Dubai, M. Ould-Khaoua, L. M. Mackenzie
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

Broadcast algorithms for wormhole---switched meshes have been widely reported in the literature. However, most of these algorithms handle broadcast in a sequential manner and do not scale well with the network size. As a consequence, many parallel applications cannot be efficiently supported using existing algorithms. Motivated by these observations, this paper presents a new broadcast algorithm based on our previously proposed Coded Path Routing (or CPR for short) [1]. The main feature of the proposed algorithm lies in its ability to perform broadcast operations with a high degree of parallelism. Furthermore, its performance is insensitive to the network size, i.e., only two message-passing steps are required to implement a broadcast operation irrespective of the network size. Results from a comparative analysis reveal that the new algorithm exhibits superior performance characteristics over those of the well-known Recursive Doubling, Extending Dominating Node and Network Partitioning algorithms.
Visual C++ MFC Programming by Example
Authors: John E. Swanke
Venue:  (1998)

:This book reveals how Visual C++ Developer's Studio Wizards work and shows how developers can improve upon the outcome. Using the Wizards' results as a starting point, the author adds extensions to create more sophisticated functions than those generated by the Developers Studio with over 125 examples.
Sketching for knowledge capture: a demonstration
Authors: Kenneth D. Forbus, Jeffrey Usher
Venue: Proceedings of the 7th international conference on Intelligent user interfaces (2002)

Many concepts and situations are best explained by sketching. This demonstration will show the key ideas underlying sKEA, the sketching knowledge entry associate, a system we have built for knowledge capture via sketching. In particular, we will demonstrateHow glyph bars and blob semantics are used to sidestep the need for recognition of visual symbols. The use of qualitative spatial reasoning to provide richer visual and conceptual understanding of what is being communicatedHow arrows are used to express domain relationshipsThe use of layers to express within-sketch segmentation, including a meta-layer to express subsketch relationships themselves via sketchingUsing analogical comparison to explore similarities and differences between sketched concepts.
Novell's CNE Study Guide for NetWare 4.1, w/CD-ROM, 1st edition
Authors: David James Clarke
Venue:  (1995)

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Information Technology and Authentic Learning: Realising the Potential of Computers in the Primary Classroom
Authors: Angela McFarlane
Venue:  (1997)

:As the presence of computers in the primary classroom increases and IT becomes a bigger part of learning, the book takes a realistic look at the role of the computer in the National Curriculum, and asks some important questions. The book is designed to help teachersincorporate IT into their day-to-day teaching, offering practical guidance and advice on task planning and management and includes examples of classroom practice. The book covers all curriculum areas, examining curriculum-specific issues as well as more general concerns such as pupil-expectation and self-esteem, problem solving, collaborative learning, data-handling, homework and the effects on the pupil-teacher dynamic. This book will be essential to all primary school teachers and trainees.
Introduction to Probability with Mathematica
Authors: Kevin J. Hastings
Venue:  (2000)

:This book holds a fascinating new approach to learning probability theory. Using Mathematic&reg;a as a pedagogical tool for learning probability, it provides simulations that illustrate concepts and motivate important theorems. Packaged with a CD-RIOM, each section of the book exists as a fully executable Mathematica notebook that allows readers to re-run simulations, edit commands, and devise their own experiments.