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Ray Dream 5 f-x, 10th edition
Authors: R.Shamms Mortier
Venue:  (1997)

:Interweave the extensive tools of MetaCreations Ray Dream 5 into rich, composite images; strategies to cover every module, including built-in, bundled, and third-party components. Learn advanced animation techniques, master the Mesh Form and other Modelers, design compact, Web-ready images, recreate ten integrated projects, and make the most of third-party plug-ins. 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
Closely coupled multiprocessor systems
Authors: Richard H. Eckhouse,  Jr., David L. Nelson
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th annual Southeast regional conference (1976)

This paper presents the results of an effort to determine the performance, operational characteristics, hardware and software requirements, and the potential applications base for a symmetric system of closely coupled multiprocessors. Based on experience described herein, multiprocessing provides an effective way to increase the range of system performance with a single CPU product line, thereby serving a wider class of applications and market areas and providing explicit growth channels for applications whose computing requirements grow in time.A prototype system has been built using PDP-11/40 processors, multiported memories, and UNIBUS windows, for the purpose of determining its performance and operational characteristics. The RSX-11M real time operating system has been modified to support multiprocessing on this configuration. Theoretical analysis has provided a mathematical expression for system throughput as a function of the number of processors, memory banks, and memory utilization factors. Performance measurements have been related to theoretical analysis so that analytic means can predict the performance of configurations beyond the scope of the prototype hardware.For certain applications, the system cost-performance ratio is improved. The cost effectiveness of multiprocessing is contingent upon low processor/bus utilization of memory, or a high degree of parallelism in the memory system, such as interleaving or banking. Furthermore, realization of the potential afforded by multiprocessing hardware can only be attained in properly structured multiprogrammed operating systems.
Tricks of the Windows Game Programming Gurus
Authors: Andre LaMothe
Venue:  (1999)

:Tricks of the Windows Game Programmin Gurus, 2E takes the reader through Win32 programming, covering all the major components of DirectX including DirectDraw, DirectSound, DirectInput (including Force Feedback), and DirectMusic. Andre teaches the reader 2D graphics and rasterization techniques. Finally, Andre provides the most intense coverage of game algorithms, multithreaded programming, artificial intelligence (including fuzzy logic, neural nets, and genetic algorithms), and physics modeling you have ever seen in a game book.
Internet World 60 Minute Guide to CGI Programming with PERL 5.0
Authors: Rob Farrell
Venue:  (1995)

:This A-Z guide gives Web programmers and administrators a thorough introduction to Common Gateway Interface techniques using the Perl programming language. Featuring information on searching and forms-handling, the guide is divided into three sections that are easy to master in 60 minutes or less. The first gets users up and running, the second helps them get fluent, the third provides 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
On the fundamental limitations of transformational design
Authors: Jeroen Voeten
Venue: ACM Transactions on Design Automation of Electronic Systems (TODAES) (2001)

The completeness of a collection of design transformations is an important aspect in transformational design. Completeness guarantees that any correct design can in principle be explored using the transformation system. In the field of transformational design the problem of incompleteness is not well understood and it is often believed that complete transformation systems can be constructed. In this article, we show, using a formal framework based on the theory of computation, that this is not the case if the transformation system is based on an expressive general-purpose design language such as VHDL. Only when restrictions are imposed on the design language and correctness relation, a transformation system can be made complete in theory, but this is expected to result in serious practical problems. It is shown that the incompleteness problem in transformational design is closely related to the syntactic variance problem in high-level synthesis and that this latter problem is not solvable in general either.
Understanding Local Area Networks 4th Ed., 4th edition
Authors: Stan Schatt
Venue:  (1993)

:The local area network (LAN) has become a technology that everyone uses but few understand. If you're faced with using or managing a network - make sure you've got Understanding Local Area Networks, Fourth Edition. This beginner's guide strips away the mystery and confusion from LAN technology. You learn the operating principles behind your LAN, as well as hardware configurations, software options, and management issues. The book helps you gain an understanding of how to connect LANs to each other and to larger computers. Plus, you'll explore popular LAN systems, including all versions of Novell NetWare, LAN Manager and LAN Server, Banyan VINES, LANtastic, and Microsoft's newest networking product, Windows NT. Quick, end-of-the-chapter quizzes check your progress, and a complete glossary helps keep you up-to-date on intimidating terms and methods. When the technology gets ahead of you, turn to the best-selling book that thousands of others have used to boost their knowledge. Turn to Understanding Local Area Networks, Fourth Edition! Packed with essential reference material and illustrations, this book helps you understand microcomputer basics behind the local area network (LAN); hardware and software LAN fundamentals; gateways, routers, and other connections from LANs to mainframes and to other LANs; LAN operating systems, including Novell NetWare, LAN Manager, AppleTalk, Banyan VINES, Windows NT, and more; Network applications like electronic messaging and scheduling; and LAN selection and management.
Statistics for Social Research
Authors: George Argyrous
Venue:  (1997)

:This text offers a clear introduction to statistics for social science students. This is achieved by a user friendly exposition of the concepts and techniques in general, supported by definitions in boxes and worked practical examples. Statistics for Social Research introduces the basic statistical concepts of data description, sampling estimation, inference, and association/correlation in a simple and readable style. Using a simple step-by-step procedure, it takes readers through the application of these concepts to concrete problems with a full explanation of the problems involved. For SPSS users, these examples are reworked with a complete guide to the commands required and an explanation of the output that is generated. To help the reader, disks with all the data necessary to generate the results and replicate the procedures described in the book are available in both Macintosh and PC formats. Statistics for Social Research can be used as a stand-alone introduction to statistics or in conjunction with the SPSS package. 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
General technology mapping for field-programmable gate arrays based on lookup tables
Authors: Amit Chowdhary, John P. Hayes
Venue: ACM Transactions on Design Automation of Electronic Systems (TODAES) (2002)

We present a general technology-mapping methodology (TULIP) for field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) that can yield optimal results, and is applicable to any FPGA with a logic block composed of lookup tables (LUTs). We introduce the concept of a virtual switch to model the internal connections of a logic block with multiple LUTs; each configuration of virtual switches is called a multiple-LUT block (MLB). A logic block can be precisely defined by a small but complete set of representative configurations called an MLB basis. The MLB bases for various commercial FPGA families are demonstrated. Given a logic block represented by its MLB basis, technology mapping is precisely formulated as a graph-covering problem, which is transformed into a mixed integer-linear programming (MILP) optimization problem in order to achieve our optimality and generality objectives. The MILP model is solved using a general-purpose MILP solver tool. The results of using TULIP for mapping some ISCAS-85 benchmark circuits to a variety of logic blocks are presented. Circuits of a few hundred gates can be mapped directly in a few minutes. To map larger circuits to complex logic blocks, some approximation techniques are proposed based on partitioning the input circuit and simplifying the MLB basis. We show that these approximations result in close-to-optimal mappings of the benchmark circuits.
Organization Learning and Knowledge Technologies in a Dynamic Environment
Authors: Walter R. Baets
Venue:  (1998)

:Organizational Learning and Knowledge Technologies in a Dynamic Environment presents practical and concrete ways for companies to be adaptive and flexible whilst operating effectively and efficiently. The foundational concepts discussed emerge from such fields as neurobiology, cognitive sciences, physics, and organizational theory. These are applied to management and substantiated with examples. New developments in knowledge management, such as connectionist approaches, are outlined and illustrated with real cases.
Creating Cool Web Pages with PERL
Authors: Jerry Muelver
Venue:  (1996)

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The Internet Guide for College-Bound Students
Authors: Kenneth E. Hartman
Venue:  (1996)

:Expanded advice on how to use the Internet to get the most complete college facts and figures, plus a wealth of insider details that never appear in college viewbooks--even how to earn a college degree on the Internet! 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
Saccade contingent updating in virtual reality
Authors: Jochen Triesch, Brian T. Sullivan, Mary M. Hayhoe, Dana H. Ballard
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 symposium on Eye tracking research & applications (2002)

We are interested in saccade contingent scene updates where the visual information presented in a display is altered while a saccadic eye movement of an unconstrained, freely moving observer is in progress. Since saccades typically last only several tens of milliseconds depending on their size, this poses dif cult constraints on the latency of detection. We have integrated two complementary eye trackers in a virtual reality helmet to simultaneously 1) detect saccade onsets with very low latency and 2) track the gaze with high precision albeit higher latency. In a series of experiments we demonstrate the system s capability of detecting saccade onsets with suf ciently low latency to make scene changes while a saccade is still progressing. While the method was developed to facilitate studies of human visual perception and attention, it may nd interesting applications in human-computer interaction and computer graphics.
C++ for Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd edition
Authors: Namir Clement Shammas
Venue:  (1998)

:Looking for a fast and easy way to find those tricky C++ commands? Completely updated for the latest ANSI standards, C++ For Dummies Quick Reference, 2nd Edition, brings you brief descriptions and examples of the commands you use most. Simply find the category for the program element you want to review, browse through the alphabetical list of items, and read just the paragraphs you need. What could be easier? Find what you need fast with our ...For Dummies&reg; Quick References! The design features tasks and commands in alphabetical order, clear-cut, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow advice. Get in and get out quickly and find the information you really need without reading lots of extra material! Look for IDG Books Worldwide's C++ For Dummies&reg;, 3rd Edition, for even more information on how to program with C++!
A/I: a synthesis
Authors: William S. Curran
Venue: Proceedings of the 20th annual Southeast regional conference (1982)

There has never been a serious effort made to produce a program which would pass Turing's well known test for artificial intelligence. The present paper describes a program which, although not intended to meet the test, is a tentative step in that direction. It is a synthesis of earlier work on emotions, purpose, conversation, knowledge/belief acquisition. Provision for the incorporation of additional aspects of A/I has been made.
Certificates for mobile code security
Authors: Hock Kim Tan, Luc Moreau
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

The problem of protecting mobile code from malicious hosts is an important security issue, for which many solutions have been proposed. We describe a method to adapt an existing technique, execution tracing, to enhance its flexibility in deployment for a large scale mobile agent system. This is achieved through the introduction of a trusted third party, the verification server, which undertakes the verification of execution traces on behalf of the platform launching the agent. The server constructs a certificate that testifies to the capability of a particular host platform to undertake the correct execution of a mobile agent. In this sense, the server assumes a role analogous of a Certificate Authority (CA) in a PKI. We briefly discuss the issues associated with such a framework.
An A/E/C Technology Survival Guide: Managing Today's Information Practice
Authors: Kristine K. Fallon
Venue:  (1997)

:This thorough guide to strategic technology planning teaches how to manage the enormous a technology investment, from training and support to cost-benefit analysis to assessing emerging technologies. Case studies from design firms and other businesses provide concrete examples. 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
Intelligent Design and Manufacturing, 1st edition
Authors: Andrew Kusiak
Venue:  (1992)

:Focuses on design and manufacturing and a variety of issues pertinent to successful techniques involving concurrent engineering. Considers product design and manufacturing constraints simultaneously, emphasizing the consideration of every element of the product's life cycle from concept through disposal. Examines such areas as quality, cost, scheduling and user needs. Design and manufacturing problems are thoroughly discussed and solutions are given by using numerous modern applications and implements, including basic artificial intelligence tools.
Consistency maintenance in real-time collaborative graphics editing systems
Authors: Chengzheng Sun, David Chen
Venue: interactions (2002)

The following abstracts are from recent issues and the forthcoming issue of ACM's Transactions of Computer Human Interaction (ToCHI). They are included here to alert interactions' readers to what research is being done in the field of Computer Human Interaction. The complete papers, when published, can be found in ACM's Digital Library at www.acm. org/pubs/contents/journals/tochi/2002-9/#1.
Global Information Society
Authors: William J. Martin
Venue:  (1996)

:Today, information and the technologies that store and disseminate it are producing deep-rooted and widespread changes in society - changes of the same magnitude as those that occurred during the Industrial Revolution. The purpose of this book is to give a complete picture of the information society by examining in detail the social, economic, political, and cultural roles of information and information technology. This is effectively a second edition of the author's classic The Information Society. In it, the author illustrates the major trends in and interrelationships between information, information and communication technologies, and the global economy and society. In tracing the direction of information-based change he reveals the implications for ordinary citizens, for the quality of everyday life, and for economic and social activity, and examines the prospects of nations and trading blocs. William Martin presents a new way of looking at society, one that is essential for understanding social and economic structures and processes in the information age.
The Essential Windows NT Book
Authors: Richard Cravens
Venue:  (1996)

:This modular, task-oriented tutorial puts Windows NT information within easy reach. See what's new in the latest version. Learn how to log in and use the two-button mouse function. Install and run applications. Tap into the Internet. Find help and learn expert shortcuts. This book helps you improve productivity now with coverage condensed to the topics you need most, real-world examples and hands-on exercises for fast learning, and brief task-specific lessons so you can do your work and move on.
A computer application to education of communication majors: an interdisciplinary program
Authors: Ruth Ann Cade, Robert Burr Cade
Venue: Proceedings of the 16th annual Southeast regional conference (1978)

Most universities have both computer centers and campus radio stations. This article explains the general educational features of using a computer program to generate the daily station log. This program greatly increases the quality and efficiency of the radio station operation, while providing a broader education for those students in Communication who are required to update the data file from computer teminals.
Impact of application scale and diversity on file systems
Authors: Murthy Devarakonda
Venue: Proceedings of the 6th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: Matching operating systems to application needs (1994)

This position paper examines file system requirements of a few, large-scale, emerging applications. While these applications require some new functions that have never been implemented before, mostly they need customization of existing functions. Building a new file system for each application is not economically viable, but this is what is happening today either directly or indirectly.
SYBASE Developer's Guide, 1st edition
Authors: Daniel Worden
Venue:  (1994)

:Maximize Sybase client/server application development! Readers learn all aspects of installation and configuration of Sybase SQL Servers for all platforms.Serves as a printed and approved consultant for the programWhat users need to know about introducing Sybase into an environment for the first timeAddresses multiple vendor products and topics not covered in the original documentation
How to Make Money Publishing from Home,Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Publish: Books, Newsletters, Greeting Cards, Zines, and Software
Authors: Lisa Shaw
Venue:  (1997)

:In this book, an experienced home-based publisher reveals the crucial trade secrets you need to launch a successful and lucrative publishing business from the comfort of your own home. You will learn how to identify and sell to promising markets; select what kind of publication would be best for you; choose the best service providers and equipment; manage your business for maximum profit and much, much more! 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
Exploiting information access patterns for context-based retrieval
Authors: Travis Bauer, David B. Leake
Venue: Proceedings of the 7th international conference on Intelligent user interfaces (2002)

In order for intelligent interfaces to provide proactive assistance, they must customize their behavior based on the user's task context. Existing systems often assess context based on a single snapshot of the user's current activities (e. g., examining the content of the document that the user is currently consulting). However, an accurate picture of the user's context may depend not only on this local information, but also on information about the user's behavior over time. This paper discusses work on a recommender system, Calvin, which learns to identify broader contexts by relating documents that tend to be accessed together. Calvin's text analysis algorithm, WordSieve, develops term vector descriptions of these contexts in real time, without needing to accumulate comprehensive statistics about an entire corpus. Calvin uses these descriptions (1) to index documents to suggest them in similar future contexts and (2) to formulate contextbased queries for search engines. Results of initial experiments are encouraging for the approach's improved ability to associate documents with the research tasks in which they were consulted, compared to methods using only local information. This paper sketches the project goals, the current implementation of the system, and plans for its continued development and evaluati.
PCMCIA Primer
Authors: Larry Levine
Venue:  (1995)

:PCMCIA cards (PC Cards in today's vernacular) have all the pitfalls of normal desktop upgrades. From drivers to interrupts to memory management, the number of things that can go wrong is overwhelming. Too often the cards don't even tell you what the problem is, they just refuse to work. And this from a technology that was supposed to make your life easier! PCMCIA Primer gives you all the tools and information you'll need to get the most from PCMCIA cards. From basic descriptions of how they work to troubleshooting tips for when they don't, it's all here. Start with the basics of the different specifications - with a minimum of techno-speak. Learn to select the right card for your needs, install it in your PC, and troubleshoot what goes wrong. PCMCIA Primer is all you'll need to upgrade your laptop with these miraculous little devices.
FreeHand 9 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide, 2nd edition
Authors: Sandee Cohen
Venue:  (2000)

:FreeHand 9 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide is a fast, easy, and inexpensive way to learn the latest version of the enormously popular, but complex, illustration program. No wordy explanations herejust clear and concise step-by-step instructions, plus hundreds of screenshots and dozens of illustrations created by seasoned FreeHand artists and designers. The flexible, time-tested Visual QuickStart format lets you get exactly what you need from the book. Use its tabbed pages to go straight to topics such as tweaking text or adding a special effect, or read it straight through to get a thorough grounding in the program. The fundamentals are all here, from startup to image creation, from manipulation to importing the finished product into a page-layout program. You'll also learn how to work with third-party Xtras, print your projects, create Web graphics, and customize FreeHand. Platform: MAC WIN
Quick Guide to the Internet, 1st edition
Authors: Julia Case Bradley
Venue:  (1995)

:This brief guide is for both novice and more experienced computer users who want to start using the Internet right away. It walks users through the essential steps necessary for exploring educational databases and resources on the Internet.