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Parametric search engines: what makes them effective when shopping online for differentiated products?
Authors: Arnold A. Kamis, Edward A. Stohr
Venue: Information and Management (2006)

Many online retailers try to assist consumers via parametric search engines (PSEs), i.e., attribute-based search engines. The objective of this study is to model the effectiveness of four PSEs in using search effort and domain knowledge to increase decision quality, decision confidence, perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. Our model comprises a set of behavioral decision theory antecedents to the technology acceptance model. We tested users with four PSEs in a laboratory experiment and modeled the results with partial least squares (PLS) analysis. The main result of this paper is a PLS model showing that the effects of search effort and domain knowledge are mediated through decision quality and decision confidence to impact perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. The model explains the variance in decision quality (17.3%), decision confidence (28.3%) and perceived usefulness (27.0%). Overall, this study shows that input, process and outcome variables are important for predicting the effectiveness of PSEs. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Configuring Sonicwall Firewalls
Authors: Chris Lathem, Benjamin W. Fortenberry, Kevin Lynn, Daniel H. Bendell, Joshua Reed
Venue:  (2006)

Configuring SonicWALL Firewal is the first book to deliver an indepth look at the SonicWALL firewall product line. It covers all of the aspects of the SonicWALL product line from the SOHO devices to the Enterprise SonicWALL firewalls. Also covered are advanced troubleshooting techniques and the SonicWALL Security Manager. This book offers novice users a complete opportunity to learn the SonicWALL firewall appliance. Advanced users will find it a rich technical resource.
Mike Meyers' A+ Certification Passport, Third Edition, 3 edition
Authors: Michael Meyers
Venue:  (2007)

From the #1 Name in Professional Certification Get on the fast track to becoming CompTIA A+ certified with this affordable, portable study tool. Certification training guru Mike Meyers will guide you on your career path, providing expert tips and sound advice along the way. With an intensive focus on only what you need to know to pass the CompTIA A+ Essentials and 220-602 tests, this certification passport is your ticket to success on exam day.Featuring:Itineraries--List of official exam objectives covered ETAs--Amount of time needed to complete each lesson Travel Advisories--Expert advice on critical topics Local Lingo--Concise definitions of key terms and concepts Travel Assistance--Recommended resources for more information Exam Tips--Common exam pitfalls and solutions Checkpoints--End-of-chapter questions, answers, and explanations Career Flight Path--Career options mapped out to maximize the return from your IT journeyPractice Exams on CD:Four complete practice exams A new collection of Mike's favorite shareware and freeware PC tools and utilities An electronic book Table of contentsChapter 1: The Art of the TechChapter 2: Ports and ConnectorsChapter 3: Maintenance and Safety PrecautionsChapter 4: Motherboards, Power Supplies, and CasesChapter 5: CPUsChapter 6: RAMChapter 7: BIOS and CMOSChapter 8: Hard Drives Chapter 9: Removable MediaChapter 10: Adapter Cards and PeripheralsChapter 11: PrintersChapter 12: Portable ComputersChapter 13: Networks: Wired NetworkingChapter 14: Networks: Wireless NetworkingChapter 15: Operating System FundamentalsChapter 16: Windows in DetailChapter 17: Installing and Upgrading WindowsChapter 18: Networking in WindowsChapter 19: Maintaining, Optimizing, and Troubleshooting Windows 2000/XPChapter 20: Computer SecurityAPPENDIX A: ABOUT THE CD-ROMAPPENDIX B: CAREER FLIGHT PATHINDEX
Business Driven Technology with MISource 2007 and Student CD, 2 edition
Authors: Stephen Haag, Paige Baltzan, Amy Phillips
Venue:  (2006)

BDT takes a business-first approach, starting each chapter by explaining the value of a business initiative and then detailing the technology that enables the initiative. This revolutionary approach instantly demonstrates the ‘why’ to business students without boring them with the ‘how’. The adaptive chapter/plug-in organization allows the instructor to adjust content according to their business or technical preferences. Table of contents Unit 1 Chapter 1: Business Driven Technology Chapter 2: Identifying Competitive Advantages Chapter 3: Strategic Initiatives for Implementing Competitive Advantages Chapter 4: Measuring the Success of Strategic Initiatives Chapter 5: Organizational Structures that Support Strategic Initiatives Unit 2 Chapter 6: Valuing Organizational Information Chapter 7: Storing Organizational Information – Databases Chapter 8: Accessing Organizational Information – Data Warehouse Unit 3 Chapter 9: Enabling the Organization – Decision Making Chapter 10: Extending the Organization – Supply Chain Management Chapter 11: Building a Customer-Centric Organization –CRM Chapter 12: Integrating the Organization from End-to-End – ERP Unit 4 Chapter 13: Creating Innovative Organizations Chapter 14: E-Business Chapter 15: Creating Collaborative Partnerships Chapter 16: Integrating Wireless Technology in Business Unit 5 Chapter 17: Building Software to Support an Agile Organization Chapter 18: Outsourcing in the 21st Century Chapter 19: Developing a 21st Century Organization Business Plug-ins B1: Business Basics B2: Business Process B3: Hardware and Software B4: Enterprise Architactures B5: Networks and Telecommunications B6: Information Security B7: Ethics B8: Supply Chain Management B9: Customer Relationship Management B10: Enterprise Resource Planning B11: E-Business B12: Emerging Trends and Technologies B13: Strategic Outsourcing B14: Systems Development B15: Project Management Technical Plug-ins T1: Personal Productivity Using IT (Student CD and OLC only) T2: Basic Skills Using Excel T3: Problem Solving Using Excel (Student CD and OLC only) T4: Decision Making Using Excel (Student CD and OLC only) T5: Designing Database Applications (Student CD and OLC only) T6: Basic Skills Using Access T7: Problem Solving Using Access (Student CD and OLC only) T8: Creating Forms and Reports Using Access (Student CD and OLC only) T9: Designing Web Pages (Student CD and OLC only) T10: Basic Skills Using FrontPage (Student CD and OLC only)
Fast creation of realistic and efficient free path network within a simulation model of a shop floor and a supply chain system
Authors: Michal Stec
Venue: Proceedings of the 38th conference on Winter simulation (2006)

Good animation is invaluable to understanding and verifying the processes in a simulation model. In a shop floor and a supply chain simulation model, animation refers to animating movements of workers, forklifts or trucks entities between nodes. The large (thousands) number of possible connections in a complex model of at least 100 nodes requires a new approach to this undertaking. Instead of drawing separately connections between each and every node, a free path integrated network is needed that spans all nodes. This paper describes a technique developed for Arena (Rockwell Software) that builds automatically a realistic and integrated network among hundreds of nodes in a matter of minutes, giving the modeler practically unlimited field for further enhancement as far as the movement logic is concerned. Above that the created network "knows" the distances and shortest directions between each and every pair of nodes and navigates the free path object accordingly.
How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, 1 edition
Authors: Bill Mann
Venue:  (2006)

Get the most out of the all-new release of OutlookCentralize communications and schedule management with Outlook 2007 using this easy-to-use guide. Get a quick tour of new and updated Outlook features, including the redesigned interface, then dig into managing your e-mail; recording and tracking appointments and upcoming events; integrating with other Office applications; and much more. With valuable tips on customization, security, and mobilizing your Outlook data, this is a must-have resource for every Outlook 2007 user. Navigate the new interface and learn keyboard shortcutsManage multiple e-mail accounts, create folders, and automate mail handlingLearn advanced e-mail management strategies, such as intelligent grouping, filtering, and Color CategoriesCreate Tasks and To-Do items and use the To-Do BarCreate search folders, plus manage and archive informationNavigate the Notes and Journal functionsCustomize the user interface, including toolbars and menusSecure your account and block junk mail and spamMobilize your Outlook data so you can stay connected while on the roadUse Outlook with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint ServicesConnect Hotmail and Gmail accounts to OutlookTable of contentsPART I: GET ACQUAINTED WITH OUTLOOK 2007Chapter 1. Meet Outlook 2007Chapter 2. Get Ready to Dig InPART II: COMMUNICATE USING OUTLOOK 2007Chapter 3. Send and Receive E-mailChapter 4. Manage Your E-mail Chapter 5. Use Address Books and Distribution ListsChapter 6. Take Advantage of Instant Messaging, Newsgroups, and RSS FeedsPART III: MANAGE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION Chapter 7. Work with ContactsChapter 8. Stay on Schedule with CalendarChapter 9. Leave Yourself Notes, Track Tasks and To-Dos, and Keep a JournalPART IV: CUSTOMIZE & MANAGE OUTLOOK 2007Chapter 10. Take Advantage of Virtual FoldersChapter 11. Customize the User InterfaceChapter 12. Create Custom Views and Print StylesChapter 13. Manage and Archive ItemsChapter 14. Attend to Your SecurityPART V: GO EVEN FURTHERChapter 15. Access Your Outlook Data from AnywhereChapter 16. Integration with Office 12 and other ApplicationsChapter 17. Work with Exchange and SharePoint 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
Oracle Database 10g Performance Tuning Tips Techniques, 1 edition
Authors: Richard Niemiec
Venue:  (2007)

"Offers hundreds of hints, tips, and tricks of the trade that can be useful to any DBA wanting to achieve maximum performance of Oracle applications. No Oracle library would be complete without this book." --Ken (Dr. DBA) Jacobs, Vice President of Product Strategy for Server Technologies, Oracle Corporation"Rich is the first and last stop for Oracle Database technology and performance tuning. His knowledge is a vital tool that you need to successfully negotiate the waters of Oracle database development." --Mike Frey, Principal Architect, NavteqTable of contentsIntroductionChapter 1. Oracle10g New Features (DBA and Developer)Chapter 2. Basic Index Principles (Beginner Developer and Beginner DBA)Chapter 3. Disk Implementation Methodology and ASM (DBA)Chapter 4. Tuning the Database with Initialization Parameters (DBA)Chapter 5. Enterprise Manager and Grid Control (DBA and Developer)Chapter 6. Using EXPLAIN and STORED OUTLINES (Developer and DBA)Chapter 7. Basic Hint Syntax (Developer and DBA)Chapter 8. Query Tuning: Developer and Beginning DBA Chapter 9. Table Joins and Other Advanced Tuning (Advanced DBA and Developer)Chapter 10. Using PL/SQL to Enhance Performance (Developer and DBA)Chapter 11. Tuning RAC and Using Parallel Features Chapter 12. V$ Views (Developer and DBA) Chapter 13. X$ Tables (Advanced DBA) Chapter 14. Using STATSPACK and the AWR Report to Tune Waits and LatchesChapter 15. Performing a Quick System Review (DBA) Chapter 16. Monitoring the System Using UNIX Utilities (DBA) Appendix A: Key Initialization Parameters (DBA)Appendix B: The V$ Views (DBA and Developer)Appendix C: The X$ Tables (DBA)Index 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 XP Headaches: How to Fix Common (and Not So Common) Problems in a Hurry, Second Edition, 2 edition
Authors: Curt Simmons
Venue:  (2005)

Tired of putting up with Windows XP migraines? Here’s just the remedy you need. Arranged by ailment, this diagnostic tool helps you pinpoint and treat your problems quickly and easily. The book is packed with potent cures for a variety of anxieties related to everything from the display settings and start menu to software and utilities to hardware and peripherals to Internet connections and networking--and much more. You’ll also find fully up-to-date coverage of Windows XP Service Pack 2 and the latest multimedia tools including Windows Media Player 10. So, say goodbye to your Windows XP headaches and start enjoying peak system performance.
A constraint-based decision procedure for the description logic ALCN
Authors: Katarina Britz, Tertia Hörne
Venue: Proceedings of the 2006 annual research conference of the South African institute of computer scientists and information technologists on IT research in developing countries (2006)

Description logics are modal-like logics used to express knowledge about structured domains, and reason about them. One of the major reasoning problems in description logics is that of determining whether a given terminological knowledge base is consistent. One approach to this problem is to translate a modal satisfiability problem into stratified layers of constraint problems that can be solved by a constraint solver. We show how this approach, which was originally developed for the modal logic K, can be extended to deal effectively with cardinality restrictions on roles in the description logic ALCN. We also propose a further extension to this approach in order to deal with qualified number restrictions and arithmetic on role cardinalities.
Introduction to the New Mainframe: z/OS Basics
Authors: Mike Ebbers, Wayne O'Brien, Bill Ogden
Venue:  (2006)

This IBM Redbook provides students of information systems technology with the background knowledge and skills necessary to begin using the basic facilities of a mainframe computer. It is the first in a planned series of textbooks designed to introduce students to mainframe concepts and help prepare them for a career in large systems computing. For optimal learning, students are assumed to have successfully completed an introductory course in computer system concepts, such as computer organization and architecture, operating systems, data management, or data communications. They should also have successfully completed courses in one or more programming languages, and be PC literate. This textbook can also be used as a prerequisite for courses in advanced topics or for internships and special studies. It is not intended to be a complete text covering all aspects of mainframe operation, nor is it a reference book that discusses every feature and option of the mainframe facilities. Others who will benefit from this course include experienced data processing professionals who have worked with non-mainframe platforms, or who are familiar with some aspects of the mainframe but want to become knowledgeable with other facilities and benefits of the mainframe environment. As we go through this course, we suggest that the instructor alternate between text, lecture, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Many of the exercises are cumulative, and are designed to show the student how to design and implement the topic presented. The instructor-led discussions and hands-on exercises are an integral part of the course material, and can include topics not covered in this textbook. This book is also offered with a textbook cover instead of a redbook cover in PDF and hardcopy formats. Download PDF of book with textbook cover (6.0MB) Order hardcopy of book with textbook coverNote: The contents of the book are identical in both the textbook and redbook versions except for the covers.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SQL Server Series)
Authors: Kirk Haselden
Venue:  (2006)

All medium to large companies have to deal with data being stored in a number of databases, spreadsheets and proprietary applications. Bringing all this data together into one system can be useful to analyzing the business; but can also be quite difficult to do. Integration Services is the next big bet in Microsoft's business intelligence lineup, providing you withï¾ true enterprise extract transform and load features (ETL).Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Servicesï¾ concentrates on providing you with real world solutions to real world problems, giving you a head start on various projects. If you are onlyï¾ evaluating Integration Services, you'll be able to focus on the early chapters with the option of drilling down into details in the later chapters where some of the more complex concepts will be discussed in detail. Theï¾ interesting sidebars peppered throughout the book provide insight into the processes, people and decisions that yielded the final IS product. 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
Improving the landcover classification using domain knowledge
Authors: Christine Largouët, Marie-Odile Cordier
Venue: AI Communications (2001)

This paper deals with the integration of domain knowledge to improve the landcover classification of a sequence of images. This new approach consists in representing the plot of land as a dynamic system and in modelling its evolution (knowledge about crop cycles, rotations and farmer practices) with the timed automata formalism. The main feature of this work is to improve the classification provided by a traditional classification with data resulting from the simulation of the plot evolution model. The aim of this paper is to focus on the experiments carried out on a sequence of five images. The problem of classification refinement and the model used to capture domain knowledge are first presented. The emphasis is then put on the results and their interpretation that show the contribution of the method to improve the classification of images.
Proceedings of the 6th international conference on Aspect-oriented software development
Venue: Aspect-oriented software development; Vol. 208 (2007)

AOSD is the premier conference on software modularity, with an emphasis on novel notions of modularity that crosscut traditional abstraction boundaries. The AOSD research track brings together leading researchers and practitioners working in the fields of software engineering, programming languages, and software systems. This volume consists of the papers presented in that research track at the 6th edition of AOSD, in 2007.A total of 107 papers were submitted, and 361 in-depth technical reviews were produced to rank the papers according to quality; many of the strong contenders received five reviews or more. Authors had an opportunity to respond to reviews, and this helped clear up some misunderstandings. The research program committee then met in Oxford to make the final selection of 19 papers. The program reflects how AOSD brings together different communities around the theme of crosscutting concerns:Several papers on applications demonstrate both the need for aspect-orientation, and how current technologies meet that need.A continuing theme at AOSD is the use of aspects at the design stage, along with tools that assist with a transition to code. There is also a session on tools more generally, for instance to bring out crosscutting concerns in the presentation of code.AOSD always has strong input from the programming language community and this year is no exception. A new perspective for 2007 is provided by several papers on programming language semantics, which present mathematical theories for reasoning about aspects (a long-standing open issue), and to guide the design of new aspect-oriented programming languages.Finally, we have a strong session on finding crosscutting concerns in existing code.
Computing phylogenetic roots with bounded degrees and errors is NP-complete
Authors: Tatsuie Tsukiji, Zhi-Zhong Chen
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2006)

In this paper we study the computational complexity of the following optimization problem: given a graph G = (V, E), we wish to find a tree T such that (1) the degree of each internal node of T is at least 3 and at most Δ, (2) the leaves of T are exactly the elements of V, and (3) the number of errors, that is, the symmetric difference between E and {{u, v} : u, v are leaves of T and dT (u, v) ≤ k}, is as small as possible, where dT (u, v) denotes the distance between u and v in tree T. We show that this problem is NP-hard for all fixed constants Δ, k ≥ 3.Let sΔ(k) be the size of the largest clique for which an error-free tree T exists. In the course of our proof, we will determine all trees (possibly with degree 2 nodes) that approximate the (sΔ(k) - 1)-clique by errors at most 2.
Usability evaluation of multi-modal biometric verification systems
Authors: Doroteo T. Toledano, Rubén Fernández Pozo, Álvaro Hernández Trapote, Luis Hernández Gómez
Venue: Interacting with Computers (2006)

As a result of the evolution in the field of biometrics, a new breed of techniques and methods for user identity recognition and verification has appeared based on the recognition and verification of several biometric features considered unique to each individual. Signature and voice characteristics, facial features, and iris and fingerprint patterns have all been used to identify a person or just to verify that the person is who he/she claims to be. Although still relatively new, these new technologies have already reached a level of development that allows its commercialization. However, there is a lack of studies devoted to the evaluation of these technologies from a user-centered perspective. This paper is intended to promote user-centered design and evaluation of biometric technologies. Towards this end, we have developed a platform to perform empirical evaluations of commercial biometric identity verification systems, including fingerprint, voice and signature verification. In this article, we present an initial empirical study in which we evaluate, compare and try to get insights into the factors that are crucial for the usability of these systems.
Alternative learning vector quantization
Authors: Kuo-Lung Wu, Miin-Shen Yang
Venue: Pattern Recognition (2006)

In this paper, we discuss the influence of feature vectors contributions at each learning time t on a sequential-type competitive learning algorithm. We then give a learning rate annealing schedule to improve the unsupervised learning vector quantization (ULVQ) algorithm which uses the winner-take-all competitive learning principle in the self-organizing map (SOM). We also discuss the noisy and outlying problems of a sequential competitive learning algorithm and then propose an alternative learning formula to make the sequential competitive learning robust to noise and outliers. Combining the proposed learning rate annealing schedule and alternative learning formula, we propose an alternative learning vector quantization (ALVQ) algorithm. Some discussion and experimental results from comparing ALVQ with ULVQ show the superiority of the proposed method.