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- . Intel
AMD vs. Pentium
A couple of years ago when Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) introduced it's K5 microprocessor, the phrase 'too little, too late? was plastered across their name countless times. At that time, if anyone were to name an underdog to the Intel dominated...
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Automobiles are being equipped with airbags that inflate on collision to protect the driver or passenger from injury. A car's airbag is located on the steering wheel, this airbag is for the driver, and on the dashboard, this airbag is for the passenger. Automobile airbags are inflated by...
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The computer mouse is an input device that uses a graphical user interface. Computers that incorporate the graphical user interface into their system are able to use the computer mouse to maneuver around the computers different applications. The mouse is used in many different...
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From cloned animals to herbicide-resistant seed, science-based technologies have never had a larger influence on agriculture than they are today and will likely continue to have in the future.
The technological advancements in agriculture between 1960...
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is the science of encoding a message into a form that is unreadable and making sure only the proper people are capable of decoding the message back into its original form. This is usually done by using an encryption algorithm and a decryption algorithm (these two are...
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In our society today, advanced technology robots are hardly ever seen in the entertainment market. Robots that have the ability to perform tricks like AIBO are far too expensive to be brought out into stores. Lots of people don't even know about advanced technology...
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In 1671, Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz invented a computer that was built in 1694. It could add, and, after changing some things around, multiply.
While Thomas of Colmar was developing the desktop calculator, a series of very interesting developments in...
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Don't know anything about computers? Don't think they are a big part of your life? Think again! Computers are wondrous machines that improve our lives in many areas like education, entertainment, and work.(Paragraph)The use of computers in and out of school has made...
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Macintosh vs. Windows 95
It used to be that the choice between a Mac and a PC was pretty clear. If you wanted to go for the more expensive, easier to use, and better graphics and sound, you went to buy a Macintosh, for the cheaper price, it was the PC. Now it is a...
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?Computers: Not the Greatest Discovery of the Twentieth Century?
Nothing epitomizes modern life better than the computer. For better or worse, computers have infiltrated every aspect of our society. Today, computers do much more...
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- . Modern Homes
Is the architectural design of modern homes slowly changing back to the architectural design of castles in the Middle Ages? If design of homes is changing back to design of castles is it a reflection on our society that castles of the Middle...
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COMPUTERS
Could one imagine what the world would be like today without computers? For one, I would not be typing this paper right now. Computers were actually developed in early history. The first major use for a computer in the U.S. was during the 1890 census. Two...
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Digital PCS: The Future of Wireless Phone Service
In the past few years the use of mobile phones has increased tremendously. At one time only available to the rich and elite business executives, the luxury of mobile phones can now be used by a wide group of people in...
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F117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter
Introduction
My paper is on the F-117A Nighthawk Stealth Fighter. I am doing this research on an account of the Nighthawk being an interesting, modern, and technological subject. Some may confuse this fighter with the B-2...
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Composition II
Position Paper
Final Draft
Hackers cost governments, corporations, and even normal people billions of dollars per year. You might ask, sure, there are those out there for profit, but what about the college student who was just doing it for fun? ...
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Business and the Internet
The past several years have marked a time which is comparable to the coming of television and the radio. The Internet has grown from a simple way to send messages to and from two different computers with different operating systems, known as the beginning...
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and The Use of Geometry in Their Design
What is a bridge? A bridge is a structure providing continuous passage over a body of water, roadway, or valley. Every bridge looks different from the another. Their bridge structure is different. There are nine...
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The Australian society would not benefit by the introduction of a DNA signature identification system for all citizens over the age of 18. This is the same thing as the Australian Card, which was stopped being released in the mid 1960's. There were a number of reasons...
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Books and Technology:
Is the Future of Printed Books in Jeopardy?
Technology has impacted our lives in innumerable ways. It is so implemented into our daily lives, that not a thought crosses our minds about how easily we are...
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Digital Block Design
Design introduction
The Digital Block is the heart of this digitally controlled function generator. Symmetry and frequency variation is direct result of the design of this block. In this design the emphasis was on simplicity and...
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BLUETOOTH
Technology is constantly advancing in all different directions. Some see it as a good thing others see it as a horrible tragedy. Personally I feel that with out technology the quality of the lives we live would still be the same we just would not be able to communicate with...
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Green Architecture
is an approach to building which has become more popular in the last 25 to 30 years. Also known as sustainable design, green architecture is a method of design that minimizes the impact of building on the environment. Once...
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BEING DIGITAL is a book written by Nicholas Negroponte, a Professor or media
technology at MIT.'Published in the United States by Vintage Books, a division
of Random House, Inc; New York and simultaneously in Canada by Random House of
Canada Ltd; Toronto.
Originally...
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The Future of Television
Hello, and welcome to the wonderful world of time travel. Technology is a
growing part of our society today, and it is going to be very important part of our future. I am going to show you what technology is doing for television from now,...
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in Television
The government is correct in trying to censor what is seen on television. does not violate the first amendment and it prevents the harmful effects of graphic television. Many people are in favor of censorship and it may be accomplished...
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The term firewall has seen limited use since the late 1980s to describe a device to block unwanted network traffic while allowing other traffic to pass. The first published description of a "modern" firewall including use of that name was in 'Practical Unix Security' written in 1990...
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Are they making them like they used to?
Today as we peer into the twenty-first century, technology is at its prime. We biologically create life, travel to new worlds, and even create new ones within cyberspace. Yet, we do not forget the past. Even today in...
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Fifth Generation Computers
Scott Martino
Ever since computers first came into production, they have been evolving. The Commodore 64 and Apple computers have dominated the very first computer market. Today, there are many companies in the computer industry...
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The imitation of intelligence in isolation from other human attributes seems to be the main point in Alan Turing's Computer Machinery and Intelligence where he considers the question 'Can machines think?' Using his 'imitation game' I...
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The average driver doesn't think about what keeps their car moving or what keeps them on the road, but that's because they don't have to. The average driver doesn't have to worry about having enough downforce to keep them on the road or if they will reach the adhesive limit of...
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Abstract
A diffuse group of people often called ?hackers? has been characterised as unethical, irresponsible, and a serious danger to society for actions related to breaking into computer systems. In this essay I try to construct a picture...
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The year is 1957 and the USSR has just launched the first artificial earth satellite. In response America launches the Advanced Research Projects
Agency (ARPA) within the Department of Defense (DOD) to create America's
lead in science and technology. The Internet...
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: Prevention and Innovation
Since the introduction of computers to our society, and in the early 80's the Internet, the world has never been the same. Suddenly our physical world got smaller and the electronic world set its foundations for an endless...
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High & Low Displacement Engines
People often think bigger is better, but that's not always true. Cars that have bigger engines are said to be faster than those with small engine are, but an Acura Integra Type R can out accelerate a Ford Mustang GT easily....
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Computer technology has brought us into an era that is no longer run by
man but instead is dependent on computers due to their incredible capabilities.
Mankind has progressed further in the last fifty years than any other period of
history. This reason is due to the...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
What is the Computer Underground? . . . . . . . . 11
Topography of the Computer Underground . . . . . . 20
Hacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Billions of dollars in losses have already been discovered. Billions more have gone undetected. Trillions will be stolen, most without detection, by the emerging master criminal of the twenty-first century--the computer crime offender. Worst of all, anyone who is computer...
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International Business Machines
International Business Machine is an American computer manufacturer, with headquarters in Armonk, New York. The company is a major supplier of information-processing products and systems, software, communications systems, workstations, and related...
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- . Brick: An exploration of mp3 file sharing and mp3
. Brick
An exploration of mp3 file sharing and online music piracy, and its ethical implications regarding consumers, musicians, and record companies
Background
'In traditional ethical studies, the classic problem is the...
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The Hubble Space Telescope
The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the worlds most powerful earth-orbiting reflecting telescopes. With its capability of producing images from any wavelength, the HST is the eyes of the universe for scientists on earth.
The HST has a...
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Computers and Electronics in the Classroom
Computers and electrical equipment in a modern educational room are essential for a well-rounded workspace. The need for computers is obvious. They allow students to do research far deeper and faster than ever before. ...
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Cellular Phones 101
Each day about 30,000 people in the United States sign up for and start using a cellular phone. Therefore it is likely that you or someone you know has a cell phone and uses it on a regular basis. They are such great gadgets - with a cell phone you...
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Executive Summary
The report aims to address the issue of information management within Lanway. Information, may feel is the most important resource any firm has, yet many firms have no appreciation of the cost, value or importance of the information they hold.
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The Net, a feature film from Sony Pictures, details the high-tech drama of Angela Bennett (played by Sandra Bullock) who is a computer systems analyst. When she accidentally gains access to a classified program, she becomes trapped in a web of mystery and conspiracy. ...
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The Internet has emerged as the most rapidity adopted communication medium in history. The Internet by design is de-centralized, inexpensive, uncensored, and accessible from anywhere in the globe. Bill Gates contends that the Internet...
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Have you ever gotten smoked in a stoplight confrontation by a lesser car that you should have creamed? Does your buddy with his almost stock car pull away from you in a roll on a consistent basis? Tired of losing in front of the crowds at the local strip? Does the local...
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Computer Simulation WARSIM 2000 is simulation software, used by the armed forces. Extensive, thorough, and tiring work has been done on thgis program. It covers almost all aspects and situations required for realistic, meticulous and a complete simulation. Information...
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Have you ever needed to have more than one home computer for you and your family? Do you have two or more computers, but need to copy and/or share files and/or programs between them, but you don't know how? Do all of your computers need Internet access, but you don't want...
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This isn't perfect but it is a good start
Who is supposed to be the watchdog on the net? This question will raise the temperature in almost any room. The government already has to many regulations on lots of things, who wants Uncle Sam's hand in the web. Some of the regulations that...
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The Internet is an awesome way of contact and a great source of
information that is becoming a lot more popular for people who are interested in, and have the time to surf the 'information superhighway'.
The major problem with this much information being...
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Introduction
"Wow, will you look at this website I found, they claim that 9 out of 10 people in America are millionaires. What's more, they claim to be the largest online wealth creation firm. Surprisingly, there is no information regarding the author or the...
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Current copright and patent laws are inapropriate for computer software; their imposition slows down software development and reduces competition. From the first computer as we know them, the ENIAC, computer software has become more and more important. From...
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The Benefits of Businesses that use the Internet
Almost all national retail organizations today have an Internet site where anyone can place an order. Most are even able to accept credit card payment for instant processing of your order. In fact, there are...
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Information Technology and quality customer service: How is this achieved at the County of San Bernardino?
In times past quality service was not important to managers and staff that worked for the County of San Bernardino. However due to the...
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LANs: Local Area Networks
Local Area Networks also called LANs have been a major player in industrialization of computers. In the past 20 or so years the worlds industry has be invaded with new computer technology. It has made such an impact on the way we do business...
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Linux is a free Unix-like operating system that was developed on the Internet. Linus Torvalds first created it, and then he put the source code on his web page. After that, hackers and programmers developed it. With time, it became a big organization and now it is a...
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IT AND RETAILING
What is e-commerce?
E-commerce is the buying and selling of products and services by both businesses and consumers over the Internet. Such practices have exploded over the last year as security has improved with more and more consumers now buying goods...
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Abstract
The following will discuss the application and analysis ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) to the residential and small business user. ISDN is a digital connection of phone lines from the customer to the telephone exchange. Digital communication is...
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Napster Under Glass
Online, you can find a digital version of any song that your heart desires from classical to hardcore to country in less than 10 ' 15 minutes. Terabytes or 1000000000000 (a trillion) bytes of Mp3 files can be found online at peak times, which roughly...
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As A Technology, It Is Called As a technology, it is called multimedia. As a revolution, it is the sum of many revolutions wrapped into one: A revolution in communication that combines the audio visual power of television, the publishing power of the printing press, and the...
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When the first computer was built some decades ago, it was capable of doing simple calculations and other basic tasks. The engineers had no idea what the future would bring within the world of computers. Their invention was the first step in a major professional and personal...
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MEDIA INFLUENCE
The media play an important role in our lives and influence us in our choices and things we value in life. We definitely live in an information society, large groups of people receive information and store it. There are many opinions about the mass media of...
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OSI is a standard description or for how messages should be transmitted between any two points on a network. The OSI model defines seven layers that take place at each end of a communication. It is also valuable as a single reference view of communication that lets everyone have a...
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Nuclear Plants
The question of whether the U.S. should have nuclear power plants is very controversial. There are two sides that one can take; however, both sides have their own share of problems. If you chose to not have nuclear plants, then eventually all natural...
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Recently in a local hearing clinic, a client's concerns were discussed. 'I'm afraid I won't like them. My brother in law bought two hearing aids, and he keeps them in a drawer in the kitchen.' While the number of people dissatisfied with their hearing aids...
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Network Security and Firewalls
In our age of decaying morals, we find the need for security in every aspect of life. There are far to many people that are willing and able to take anything they can that doesn't belong to them. We have security everywhere we...
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The Internet is a revolutionary new exciting tool that puts large amounts of information at the click of a mouse. Logging on the Internet is like walking through the biggest shopping mall. It allows you to buy tickets for concerts, reserve a hotel, and even...
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- Radio - making waves in america
Radio: Making Waves in America
Radio-wave technology is one of the most important technologies used by man. It has forever changed the United States and the world, and will continue to do so in the future. Radio has been a communications medium, a recreational...
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Nowadays, speed-detection technology has become more and more advanced, and not getting a speeding ticket is almost unavoidable. There are a lot of devices around that can help drivers detect the police traps, but these devices are illegal in many states.
As people are driving...
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We might assume that nothing new could be said about the issue of
privacy behond the basic notion that it is something secluded from the
inclusion of others, a virtue and right that every citizen of a
democratic society might...
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Based on the current technology regarding power sources we believe that Australia's total power usage should be divided between these four sources using the percentage specified (reasons why are listed below):
Nuclear Power '...
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Super conductivity is a natural phenomenon in which certain materials such as metals, alloys, and ceramics, can conduct electricity without resistance. These materials are what we call superconductors. In a superconductor, once the flow of electrons begins, it essentially goes...
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Hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. The term arose as a way to distinguish the "box" and the electronic circuitry and components of a computer from the program you put in it to make it do things. The program came to...
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are transforming business around the world from reducing fraud and opening up on-line transactions in banking, personalizing services for mobile phone users, to securing access to PCs and corporate networks, and speeding transportation by using electronic ticketing.
The...
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Should this business update to Windows 2000 from Windows 98 for its office PCs?
In the business world today, computers and the software applications that run on them basically control an well-organized business. Every major...
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The purpose of this research paper is to prove that technology has been good for the stock market. Thanks to technology, there are now more traders than ever because of the ease of trading online with firms such as Auditrade and Ameritrade. There are also more...
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Technology and Special Education
We live in an era where computers are used in most people's everyday life. Technology has achieved remarkable progress and with this knowledge it's time that important issues are addressed. Homelessness, abortion, taxes, and...
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Computers are capable of doing more things every year. There are many advantages to knowing how to use a computer, and it is important that everyone know how to use them properly. Using the information I have gathered, and my own knowledge from my 12 years of computer experience, I...
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Scientific and technological developments have real and direct effects on every person\\'s life. Some effects are desirable; others are not. Some of the desirable effects may have undesirable side effects. In essence, there seems to be a trade-off principle working in...
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"The History of the Corvette"
It all started in September of 1951, when General Motors chief stylist Harley Earl took a ride to Watkins Glen sports car race. He was impressed with the Jaguars, Ferraris and Alfas, which made him decide to begin designing a new...
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It has been helping scientists find answers to the unknown, aiding companies like VISA incorporation to spread around the globe, and assisting tourists finding their way when they become lost. The world has profited from artificial satellites since 1951, when Russia...
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Telecommuting and Us
Telecommuting is a very interesting and complex subject. The pros and cons of this concept are numerous and both sides have excellent arguments. In the research I've done I feel I have to argue both sides to maintain a sense of perspective. I had...
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Analyzing the transfer of technology from one place to another can be a very difficult task. People have tried to trace the origins of specific technologies and map out what cultures it affected, why and what impact the technology had on history. Books have been written on...
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Internet, its effects in our lives and the future of the Internet:
The Internet is, quite literally, a network of networks. It is comprised of ten thousands of interconnected networks spanning the globe. The computers that form the Internet range from...
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The Internet is literally a network of networks. It is comprised of ten thousands of interconnected networks spanning the globe. The computers that form the Internet range from huge mainframes in research establishments to modest PCs in people's...
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The Information Super Highway
A small boy climbs onto his chair and starts his computer as if it were his gateway to a New World. The computer is up and running and the boy carefully moves his mouse around as if it were attached to his hand. He clicks on a...
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In our society today, computer technology plays an important role in many form of business, especially in the field of accounting. As technology advances, not only does the use of computers penetrates individual's everyday life, it also helps to mange and...
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Electronic instruments and digital audio have changed the world's musical paradigm forever. The advent of consumer electronics in the 1920's gave musicians and composers alike, the ability to both create new sounds and the devices to manipulate them...
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In an era where human progress is soaring at a dizzying rate, society must adapt its technology to solve current world issues. In a world where the Internet, cell phones and notebook computers are becoming a necessity for everyday living, we...
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RESEARCH QUESTION
How did telecommunications advance from the end of the 1800's to the end of the 1900's ?
THESIS
Telecommunications have revolutionized business and communication between people.
Since the beginning of time communication has always been a crucial...
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The Torpedoes
The pre-war issue torpedo had the disadvantage of leaving a visible trail of bubbles on the surface on its way to the target.
The standard torpedo of the war suffered from early problems with its internal depth-keeping equipment, and its firing pistol, but...
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Aluminium is a strong, durable and lightweight metal. In today's energy-conscious society, these three basic properties combine to make the metal the preferred material of construction for transport applications, where weight saving to...
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Virtual Reality
, is a computer-generated, multi-sensory human interface to computers. extends beyond the capability of typical workstation graphics in two ways. First, through the use of tracking sensors, the computer knows precisely the...
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Contents
Contents 1
The uses of Networking and communications in today's business environment 2
LAN 2
Advantages and disadvantages of networks 3
Sharing 3
Communication 3
Allows 3
Allows 3
Resource Sharing 4
Automated Stock Control 4
E-Mail 4
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USERS OF INTERNET
Nielsen Media Research, which began studying Internet usage in
1994, reported that in 1995 40% of Americans over the age of 12 had
access to computers. (Nielsen Media Research, July 1996) 10% of
Americans over 16, were online at that time. ...
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- Unemployement - the unavoidable consequence of new technolog
Technology ' as defined by the US National Academy of Science (cited in Jones 1996, p.17) '
is a perishable resource comprising knowledge, skills, and the means
of using and controlling factors of production for the purpose of...
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SUBJECT: hinery?
In being one of the leaders in the construction industry, it is our duty to keep up with and push ourselves in acquiring upcoming technology. As per...
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In today's world war plays a very important role in people's lives. Some of these wars date as far back as the Roman Empire and Alexander the Great, while others are just being born and brought to the doorstep of the world. In 1939 this world was introduced to World War II. ...
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Computer Crime
It's the weekend, you have nothing to do so you decide to play around on your computer. You turn it on and then start up, you start calling people with your modem, connecting to another world, with people just like you at a button press away. This is all fine but...
