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Digital Colour in Graphic Design with Cdrom
Authors: Ken Pender
Venue:  (1998)

:Digital Colour in Graphic Design is a practical guide to handling colour graphics on the desktop - from the scanning, creation and manipulation of images to processing for different colour output devices. The first part of the book explains the underlying principles of digital colour. The second half illustrates practical colour techniques using a variety of software applications. Supported by numerous graphic examples, a series of workshops leads you step by step through the processes. 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
Selective-run built-in self-test using an embedded processor
Authors: Sungbae Hwang, Jacob A. Abraham
Venue: Proceedings of the 12th ACM Great Lakes symposium on VLSI (2002)

Many systems-on-a-chip (SOCs) include processors as central units to implement diverse algorithms and control peripheral units such as embedded cores. The computing power of the embedded processor can be used to self-test its own functions as well as to test the other cores within the chip boundary. In BIST methodology, pseudo-random pattern testing can reduce the memory requirements. In addition to general pseudo-random pattern testing, this paper proposes and evaluates a novel selective-random pattern test technique. This technique increases the fault coverage while significantly reducing test application time. This also greatly decreases the memory requirements compared to traditional BIST schemes. The cost for extra hardware is low and the technique is easily integrated with parallel scan and boundary scan designs.
Defending Al Research: A Collection of Essays and Reviews(Lecture Notes Series)
Authors: John McCarthy
Venue:  (1996)

:John McCarthy is known for the invention of LISP and time-sharing as well as the coining of Artificial Intelligence and the founding of the AI laboratory at Stanford University. He staunchly defends the importance of Artificial Intelligence research in this collection of reviews. 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
Planning for verification, validation, and accreditation of modeling and simulation applications
Authors: Osman Balci, William F. Ormsby, John T. Carr,  III, Said D. Saadi
Venue: Proceedings of the 32nd conference on Winter simulation (2000)

A comprehensive and detailed verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) plan and its proper execution are crucially important for the successful accreditation of a modeling and simulation (M&S) application. We provide guidance in developing and executing such a plan throughout the entire M&S application development life cycle.
Technological mediation for design collaboration
Authors: Cheryl Geisler, Edwin H. Rogers
Venue: Proceedings of IEEE professional communication society international professional communication conference and Proceedings of the 18th annual ACM international conference on Computer documentation: technology & teamwork (2000)

As the new century opens, work processes have been reengineered, shifting from Tayloristic models of sequential specialization toward work processes that are concurrent and multidisciplinary. This shift in work processes put a premium on design collaborations in which members of project teams go beyond the simple coordination of still individualistic work to engage in joint activity aimed at the co-construction of "collective work products. " In this paper, we outline five basic characteristics emerging from a small but important body of work describing design collaboration. We then go on to suggest why most common collaborative technologies provide poor support for these characteristics, although recent trends are moving in promising directions. We conclude by outlining four criteria which technological mediation for design collaboration must meet in order to effectively support this new kind of work practice. These criteria can assist practitioners in evaluating the ever changing and ever increasing number of collaborative technologies.
Build Your Own PC: A Complete Guide to Renovating and Constructing Personal Computers
Authors: Ian Robertson Sinclair
Venue:  (1994)

:If you want to put together a PC, or improve one you've already got, you need good advice from an expert. Thank goodness for Ian Sinclair. This book is a form of manual that covers the construction of a PC, either from scratch or following the more common method of buying a low-cost machine and improving it as required. It will also serve as a useful reference text for users of all machines that can be described as generic (those very closely compatible with the IBM AT design). If your low-cost PC comes with a manual that can be politely described as rudimentary, this book is for you. If you are building from scratch or from a kit, this is your basic guide. Another route which is now common is to buy machines that have been discarded by government or corporate users simply because they are not the most recent models. These machines can be found at auctions or sales, often at very low prices. The aim of this book is to provide information for anyone taking any of these routes, because no manual will be available. The book is also designed to be used by newcomers and experienced users alike, either in computing or electronics. Finally this book is also intended as a reference for anyone who is updating a machine, either a minor update such as replacing a disk drive, or a major update such as replacing a motherboard. Since the effects of construction and upgrading cannot be judged without the essential software, the basics of using MS-DOS and Windows are also included, along with a chapter on printers and other connections. 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+ Certification: How to Pass Your Exams with Cdrom
Authors: Andy Ruth
Venue:  (1999)

:Serious PC technicians must pass the A+ certification exams to further their careers. This guide outlines all the topics on both the A+ Core test and the DOS/Windows test. The CD-ROM features sample exams that allow candidates to discover their strengths and weaknesses.
APPN/HPR: The Future of SNA
Authors: Walter J. Goralski
Venue:  (1996)

:Essential reading for SNA to APPN (Advanced Peer-To-Peer Networking) migration,this book for network administrators/managers and systems programmers working in SNA and TCP/IP environments explains in non-technical terms how APPN works and how the migration to APPN from SNA can be achieved. Far less technical and more accessible than IBM manuals,this guide features HPR (High Performance Routing)-IBM's hot,new high-speed networking product-and shows how ATM is incorporated into APPN networking strategy.
Adapting PCs for Disabilities, 1st edition
Authors: Joseph J. Lazzaro
Venue:  (1995)

:The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents discrimination against disabled persons on the job, stating that employers must provide "reasonable accommodation" to all qualified applicants. This book tells how to configure PCs to meet those requirements reasonably and inexpensively and provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of adaptive products. Adapting PCs for Disabilities is a complete guide to assessing an individual's needs and outfitting a PC with the appropriate assistive hardware and software. Any government, educational, or commercial employer will need a copy of this book - it's a complete guide not only to what's possible with a PC, but what's affordable, practical, and, readily available. The full text of this book is included on the CD-ROM, providing access to people with sight disabilities. The book files can be read using any word processor or the provided ReadIt program, or can be translated into large print or Braille. In addition, the CD contains dozens of adaptive software programs for almost every disability, including software to: make computers talk with an unlimited vocabulary, show enlarged text or graphics, print hard copy Braille, respond to Morse code commands, hold and lock shift keys, type hundreds of characters from a single key stroke, speak long or short text messages aloud, control home or office equipment with wireless remotes, and much more. The book's appendices contain a wealth of information on additional resources for adaptive technology, including a compendium of Internet newsgroups, forums, and mailing lists.
Online request server matching
Authors: Marco Riedel
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2001)

In the following paper an alternative online variant of the matching problem in bipartite graphs is presented. It is triggered by a scheduling problem. There, a task is unknown up to its disclosure. However, when a task is revealed, it is not necessary to take a decision on the service of that particular task. On the contrary, an online scheduler has to decide on how to use the current resources. Therefore, the problem is called online request server matching (ORSM). It differs substantially from the online bipartite matching problem of Karp et al. (Proc. 22nd Annual ACM Symp. on Theory of Computing, Baltimore, Maryland, May 14-16, 1990, ACM Press, New York, 1990). Hence, the analysis of an optimal, deterministic online algorithm for the ORSM problem results in a smaller competitive ratio of 1.5. An extension to a weighted bipartite matching problem is also introduced, and results of its investigation are presented. Additional concepts for the ORSM model (e.g. lookahead, parallel resources, deadlines) are studied. All of these modifications are realized by restrictions on the input structure. Decreased competitive ratios are presented for some of these modified models. Copyright 2001 Elsevier Science B.V.
Organization and Management of Construction
Authors: D. A. Langford
Venue:  (1996)

:These three volumes present the proceedings of the CIB Working Commission 65 - Organization and Management of Construction Symposium. Papers were being invited from international researchers, leading industrialists and national political figures associated with the builtenvironment, and cover organization and management issues in engineering, architecture, planning and building. 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
Windows NT 4.0 MCSE Study Guide
Authors: Alan R. Carter
Venue:  (1999)

:Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers are just as hot in the information technology world as Microsoft's Windows NT operating system. In the US alone today, there are 200,000 open IT jobs, and researchers expect demand to grow to over 500,000 within the next three years. Needless to say, becoming an MCSE in Windows NT is a heck of a great career move. Now Windows NT 4.0 MCSE Study Guide puts you on the fast track toward certification by covering everything you need to know to pass these three required MCSE exams: Exam NumberExam Title 70-73Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 70-67Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 70-68Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise Even if you're not planning to take the MCSE exams, in Windows NT 4.0 MCSE Study Guide you'll find critical information to use on the job, including: Deploying, installing, and configuring Windows NT -- both Workstation and Server. Managing resources -- from administering user and group accounts to optimizing Windows NT Server Directory Services.Setting up effective network connectivity using TCP/IP and other protocols, as well as maintaining heterogeneous Windows NT and Novell NetWare networks, instituting remote access capabilities, and accommodating Mac OS platforms.Optimizing applications to run under Windows NT.Monitoring, evaluating, and optimizing Windows NT networks using tools such asPerformance Monitor and Network Monitor. Troubleshooting workstation and network problems when they arise. Plus, Windows NT 4.0 MCSE Study Guide includes an in-depth collection of study and test-preparation resources, as well as a bonus CD-ROM containing a searchable electronic version of the book in Adobe Acrobat portable document format, excerpts from MCSE Career Microsoft!, and other software and reference material essential for success as a Microsoft Windows NT certified professional.
Capturing Customers.com: Radical Strategies for Selling and Marketing in a Wired World
Authors: George Colombo
Venue:  (2000)

:Capturing Customers.com provides detailed and straightforward explanations and useful illustrations of strategies and tactics for successful selling and marketing of products and services in today's wired world. Sure, the Internet is an important part of the equation, but it's not the whole story. In fact, author George Colombo clearly demonstrates that the key to successful selling and marketing on the Internet is the degree to which online strategy can be coordinated with other business tools.Capturing Customers.com helps readers understand: The shifting balance of power between sellers and buyers. How to redefine their businesses for a web-centric world The object of the game remains the same-to capture customers. How to let the customer define the terms of engagement. How to integrate e-centives into existing marketing plans. How to enhance interactivity and responsiveness to meet the time demands of Internet speed. Not connected or affiliated with Patricia Seybold or The Patricia Seybold Group, Inc.
Access 2, with Disk (Unleashed), 1st edition
Authors: Edward Jones
Venue:  (1994)

:Readers will gain mastery of this powerful database program with this gentle, step-by-step approach. Filled with powerful tips and secrets, this book helps users unleash the full power of forms, data entry, reports, DDE, OLE, and more. Includes complete coverage of Dynamic Data Exchange and Object Linking Embedding. The accompanying disk contains powerful utilities, tools, and applications. Covers Version 2.0 for Windows.
New directions in traffic measurement and accounting
Authors: Cristian Estan, George Varghese
Venue: Proceedings of the 1st ACM SIGCOMM Workshop on Internet Measurement (2001)

Accurate network traffic measurement is required for accounting, bandwidth provisioning, and detecting DOS attacks. However, keeping a counter to measure the traffic sent by each of a million concurrent flows is too expensive (using SRAM) or slow (using DRAM). The current state-of-the-art (e.g., Cisco NetFlow) methods which count periodically sampled packets are slow, inaccurate, and memory-intensive. Our paper introduces a paradigm shift by concentrating on the problem of measuring only "heavy" flows --- i.e., flows whose traffic is above some threshold such as 1% of the link. After showing that a number of simple solutions based on cached counters and classical sampling do not work, we describe two novel and scalable schemes for this purpose which take a constant number of memory references per packet and use a small amount of memory. Further, unlike NetFlow estimates, we have provable bounds on the accuracy of measured rates and the probability of false negatives. We also propose a new form of accounting called threshold accounting in which only flows above threshold are charge by usage while the rest are charged a fixed fee. Threshold accounting generalizes the familiar notions of usage-based and duration based pricing.
Windows 2000 Quality of Service
Authors: David Iseminger
Venue:  (1999)

:As the traffic on networks continues to increase, the strain on the network infrastructure/resources also increases. In response to this increased demand, Microsoft is building a set of components into Windows 2000 for network bandwidth management - called Quality of Service. These components allow network engineers or administrators to specify how bandwidth will be utilized on a network by defining traffic control patterns for different types of network traffic. With the increased interest in quality of service in networking in general, Windows 2000's Quality of Services will be important as Windows 2000 is implemented.
Towards the support of integrated views of multiple databases: an aggregate schema facility
Authors: Donald Swartwout, James P. Fry
Venue: Proceedings of the 1978 ACM SIGMOD international conference on management of data (1978)

Supporting multiple user views of databases is currently an important problem area in database management system development. An interesting facet of this problem arises whenever a user needs an integrated view of several distinct databases. Using traditional database concepts, an aggregate schema facility has been developed to address this problem. The basic functions of an aggregate schema facility are discussed, as well as their implementation in a CODASYL/DBTG-like environment. Interest in an aggregate schema facility grew out of a problem in restructuring large databases. The application of this facility to restructuring is discussed, as well as potential applications to dynamic translation and distributed databases.
Microsoft Word Developer's Kit
Authors: Microsoft Press
Venue:  (1993)

:The Microsoft Word Developer's Kit provides the technical information and tools you need to build practical solutions in and around Microsoft Word quickly and easily. You'll find everything you need to customize the operation of Microsoft Word, write powerful macros to streamline routine tasks, and build cross-application custom solutions. The Microsoft Word Developer's Kit contains complete documentation and program samples for writing simple or complex macros - even full applications - with WordBasic, Microsoft Word's built-in programming language. For novice and advanced developers alike, the kit covers the full scope of WordBasic, from the fundamentals to more advanced topics, such as working with custom dialog boxes, debugging, and using Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE). A comprehensive reference section includes the WordBasic language, A to Z; error messages; language differences across the various versions of Word; operators and predefined bookmarks; and a language summary. Appendixes thoroughly discuss workgroup extensions, ODBC extensions, the Word API, and AppleScript.
SEDA: an architecture for well-conditioned, scalable internet services
Authors: Matt Welsh, David Culler, Eric Brewer
Venue: ACM SIGOPS Operating Systems Review (2001)

We propose a new design for highly concurrent Internet services, which we call the staged event-driven architecture (SEDA). SEDA is intended to support massive concurrency demands and simplify the construction of well-conditioned services. In SEDA, applications consist of a network of event-driven stages connected by explicit queues. This architecture allows services to be well-conditioned to load, preventing resources from being overcommitted when demand exceeds service capacity. SEDA makes use of a set of dynamic resource controllers to keep stages within their operating regime despite large fluctuations in load. We describe several control mechanisms for automatic tuning and load conditioning, including thread pool sizing, event batching, and adaptive load shedding. We present the SEDA design and an implementation of an Internet services platform based on this architecture. We evaluate the use of SEDA through two applications: a high-performance HTTP server and a packet router for the Gnutella peer-to-peer file sharing network. These results show that SEDA applications exhibit higher performance than traditional service designs, and are robust to huge variations in load.
Dsdm: The Method in Practice
Authors: Jennifer Stapleton
Venue:  (1997)

:The Dynamic Systems Development Method provides a framework of controls and best practice for Rapid Application Development. It was created by a consortium of organisations and it has been proved, since its publication in January 1995, to be extremely effective in delivering maintainable systems which match the needs of the business better than those produced using traditional lifecycles. This book, commissioned by the DSDM Consortium and written by the chairman of the Technical Committee which developed the method, explores the day-to-day realities of implementing the method. It is a practitionerIs guide, dealing with issues such as how to get people from different disciplines to work together as a team, how to gain commitment and how to manage projects within normal business constraints. In this book you will find: practical guidelines on the implementation of key elements of the method such as "timeboxes" and the MOSCOW Rules clear recommendations for the roles and responsibilities of the members of the development team advice on which type of application is most likely to benefit from the method eight lengthy case studies by well-known companies, providing a benchmark against which to assess the suitability of candidate projects numerous examples and anecdotes, enabling the reader to benefit from the authorIs experience putting the method into practice Do you want to cut the development time and increase the fitness-for-use of screen based business applications, by orders of magnitude? This book will enable those in organisations which develop or purchase tailored IT systems, to gain a clearunderstanding of the benefits of the incremental and iterative approach embodied in the DSDM. 0201178893B04062001
Dynamtic Data Exchange for OS-2 Programmers
Authors: Glenn T. Puchtel
Venue:  (1994)

:Dynamic Data Exchange for OS/2 Programmers offers a complete, single-source guide to dynamic data exchange (DDE) and its protocol for developing DDE applications. Beginning with a brief overview of DDE for less technical readers, the book then provides in-depth coverage of every area of DDE concepts and protocol - including data items and formats, transactions, guidelines for initiation - and comes with two complete working DDE applications with supporting example code. Dynamic Data Exchange for OS/2 Programmers offers the definitive definition of the DDE protocol with examples for OS/2 and Windows, and a brief discussion of "Hungarian" notation; a complete listing of the differences and similarities between OS/2 and Windows implementations; details on Inter-application data exchange and unsolicited updates, and how to simplify the programming logic of multiple "conversations"; step-by-step programming guides for a successful implementation of DDE. 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
Mastering AutoCAD 2000 with CD-ROM, 1st edition
Authors: George Omura
Venue:  (1999)

:The bestselling, comprehensive AutoCAD book gets even better in this premium edition, which provides a solid foundation for mastering the product. It also covers advanced topics, such as VBA programming, Internet distribution and security, and 3D modeling. Architectural processes is the primary vehicle of teaching. The CD offers complete electric versions of the books "AutoCAD 14 Instant Reference" and "The ABCs of AutoLISP, " plus a number of vehicles for greater productivity.
Exploring IBM RS/6000 Computers: The Instant Insider's Guide to IBM's UNIX Workstations and Servers, 9th edition
Authors: Jim Hoskins
Venue:  (1999)

:This nontechnical guide introduces RS/6000 computer products and features, including a hands-on session with the RISC System/6000 computer.