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- 2871: The Linux Operating System
- The Linux Operating System Linux is an operating system that was initially created as a hobby by a young student, Linus Torvalds, at the University of Helsinki in Finland. Linus had an interest in Minix, a small UNIX system, and decided to develop a system that exceeded the Minix standards. He began his work in 1991 when he released version 0.02 and worked steadily until 1994 when ...
- 2872: Careers In Computer Engineering
- ... electrical engineers, hardware design/product engineers, as well as software development engineers and client support specialists (Schmidt 32). Intel's head of the college recruiting program states that it has one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry (Schmidt 32). Intel has established a college intern program which provides a stimulating environment as well as supplying Intel with a source of future employees (Schmidt 32). Other well-known companies who ...
- 2873: The Arrival Of The Internet
- ... jobs will require the technology skills, that only a fraction of Americans now have. Numerous other studies show that students in technology-rich learning environments, such as the Internet, showed more enthusiasm, had higher attendance rates, developed better writing skills and displayed a greater capacity to communicate effectively about complex problems.(Gore, 44) The Internet is very useful in teaching kids and helping them to learn. In addition it will give ...
- 2874: Advances in AI
- ... privileges that white skin endows. Therefore it would seem that the disadvantages that ethnic minorities endure should translate to an under-representation in our educational institutions. A group of Canadian researchers looked at the representation rates of visible minorities among 1990 university graduates and the average 1992 earnings of these graduates. The results indicate that visible minorities comprised just over 10% of the graduates compared to their nine-and-a-half ...
- 2875: Complete Car Stereo
- ... professionally install a stereo. This has stirred an enormous growth in the personal car stereo businesses(Kelly, 58). Small shops along with big ones are popping up all over taking advantage of the publics new interest in car stereo. Our biggest customers are the youth. They come in here, have what they want already picked out and then shell out 1000 to 2000 dollars without any questions, stated Steve Frame, a ...
- 2876: What is a GDSS?
- ... to come about as a result of the increase in open, constructive communication Each of the aforementioned benefits contribute to yet another benefit, that of increased productivity. A group of individuals can illuminate topics of interest and get well down the path of resolution / implementation in around half the time required for traditional group meetings (Campbell, 1990; LaPlante, 1993).
- 2877: The History and Development of Computers
- ... processing and spreadsheet programs. Pioneers in this field were Commodore, Radio Shack and Apple Computers. In the early 1980's, arcade video games and home video game systems such as the Atari 2600 ignited consumer interest for more sophisticated, programmable home computers. In 1981, IBM introduced its personal computer (PC) for use in the home, office and schools. The 1980's saw an expansion in computer use in all three arenas ...
- 2878: Limitations on Robotic Technology
- ... as autonomous robots can. Lifelike robots are now being made that is capable of having sex with humans (Snell 29). Sex with robots will dramatically cut down on the spread of "STDs" and teen pregnancy rates because robots are immune to these problems. Along with the cut down on teen pregnancy will come a cut in total pregnancy. These "Sexbots" will also slow the rate of prostitution because of the availability ...
- 2879: The Next Revolution in Music Technology: Make or Break?
- ... their computers hard drive - ideal for playback when working at the computer. MP3 also makes it possible to convert your own personal recordings into digital audio files that are very easy to distribute. The interest and popularity surrounding MP3 has grown so much in the past few months that consumer electronic companies are even beginning to manufacture portable MP3 players. The players connect to a computer, and MP3 files are ...
- 2880: Speech Recognition Technology
- ... just by talking to the computer. ALtech recently installed a sophisticated speech system at United Airlines that enables its 90,000 employees to check on availability of flights and get seat reservations at special discounted rates without tying up United reservation clerks. Employees can get their reservations just by saying "I want to fly from Denver to Chicago next Friday." United claims 16,000 employees have used the system with over ...
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