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- 131: What is a GDSS?
- ... GDSS? Group Decision Support Systems, are a subset of the much larger family of decision support systems that deal exclusively with groups as opposed to individuals. GDSS's are computer based systems consisting of hardware, software, and procedures that are designed to facilitate the exchange of information in a group setting (Aiken, 1993; Aiken et al., 1994; Donelan, 1993). The facilitation of communication can be generally categorized into several main themes ... records all inputs / comments so that all input is maintained for future discussion and evaluation. To achieve these three abilities, GDSS's are generally able to be divided into three basic configurations; the single-computer, software only, the single-computer and keypad response system, and the multiple computer / workstation network system (Donelan, 1993). Each with its corresponding unique architecture provides solutions to existing problems within the group dynamic at varying costs. To provide a better view of what each of the three architectures of GDSS's can provide, a brief description of each follows: The single-computer, software only system is the simplest and cheapest form of a GDSS. The system consists of a single computer running specialized GDSS software. The group involved in the decision making process can view all that ...
- 132: Copyrights And Patents
- ... Many people gained great success and wealth from their original product and business ideas. People have alsogained great wealth from borrowing, stealing or adapting from one original idea. The majority of copying and fraud involves software and clothing items. (Edwards6) One aspect of this is known as bootlegging. this is where someone copies a program, CD, performance, etc., and sells it on the streets. According to Mike Edwards of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry claims that world wide CD piracy accounts for 6.5% of the industries annual sales. A different approach to borrowing ones idea doesnt nessacarily copythe product. Instead it involves misleading the consumer. As in one case, the Miller Brewing ... agreed to share marketing rights with the Florida Department of Citrus to use his initial in connection with orange juice. (Wells 1) Materials can be illegally duplicated in many different ways. This includes everything sharing software, to copying CDs, to illegal sweatshops. Commercial goodshave either patents which are supposed to protect them from illegal duplication. Digital technology is becoming a big problem for graphic artists who are trying to ...
- 133: History of the Computer Industry in America
- ... scale integration (VLSI), in which hundreds of thousands of transistors are placed on a single chip, became increasingly common. Many companies, some new to the computer field, introduced in the 1970s programmable minicomputers supplied with software packages. The size-reduction trend continued with the introduction of personal computers, which are programmable machines small enough and inexpensive enough to be purchased and used by individuals (Rogers, 153). One of the first of ... front of the box. It didn't include a monitor or keyboard, and its applications were very limited (Jacobs, 53). Even though, many orders came in for it and several famous owners of computer and software manufacturing companies got their start in computing through the Altair. For example, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, founders of Apple Computer, built a much cheaper, yet more productive version of the Altair and turned their ... Computer company was releasing its own personal computer, the Apple II (The Apple I was the first computer designed by Jobs and Wozniak in Wozniak's garage, which was not produced on a wide scale). Software was needed to run the computers as well. Microsoft developed a Disk Operating System (MS-DOS) for the IBM computer while Apple developed its own software system (Rose, 37). Because Microsoft had now set ...
- 134: COMPUTER CRIME Hackers And Security Measures
- ... the essential basis of this cashless society. Millions of computers are needed to operate these automated payment systems (networks). On the other hand, criminals for different reasons can use similar networks also: to hide unlawful software or to distribute illegal material such as child pornography. In these two cases we can see two opposite sides of the use of information technology. From the hacker s, and generally persons who are related ... only attracts individuals with different social status but commercial organisations as well. This is a great motivation for criminals whose aim is to make profit using unlawful actions. These could be computer hackers, fraudulent traders, software pirates and many more. In this essay I will try to discuss about computer crime and hackers and how the society should take measures for the protection of individuals and organizations. This paper is a ... a computer to perpetrate acts of deceits, theft or concealment that are intended to provide financial business-related, property or service advantages and b) Threats to the computer itself, such as theft of hardware or software, sabotage and demands ransom . Obviously, it is necessary to mention that crime vary so widely between different types of society. For example, conditions and results of crime are different in a small-scale pre- ...
- 135: Bill Gates
- ... be in charge of fixing them. It was at TRW that Gates began to develop as a serious programmer, and it was there that Allen and Gates first started talking seriously about forming their own software company. In the fall of 1973, Bill Gates left home for Harvard University. He had no idea what he wanted to study, so he enrolled as prelaw. Gates took the standard freshman courses with the ... follow up on some of their ideas. That summer they both got jobs working for Honeywell. As the summer dragged on, Allen began to push Bill harder with the idea that they should open a software company. Gates was still not sure enough to drop out of school. The following year, however, that would all change. In December of 1974, Allen was on his way to visit Gates when along the ... and rushed over to Gates's dorm room. They both recognized this as their big opportunity. The two knew that the home computer market was about to explode and that someone would need to make software for the new machines. Within a few days, Gates had called MITS (Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems), the makers of the Altair. He told the company that he and Allen had developed a BASIC ...
- 136: Analysis of Advertisements for Two Different Things
- ... distinct interests. Therefore, the `ads' need to be carefully designed to attract the attentions of the magazine reader. This very concept is well displayed in the two selected, yet very different, magazine ads from the software magnate Microsoft Corporation. The first ad is taken from Computer Games Strategy Plus - a gaming magazine, as one might infer from the title. The product `Monster Truck Madness' is a computer video game designed, quite ... obviously, for entertainment purposes. The second ad is from PC World, which is of a much more technical nature than its previous counterpart. The product in this ad is `Microsoft Project for Windows 95', a software used for businesses and project development teams. The `Monster Truck Madness' ad encaptivates the casual browser with its bright yellow background with a large purple type set across the top of the page accompanied by ... this, one can derive the intent to parallel the `brute force and run over everything attitude' that only a monster truck can possess, in the text. The `Project' ad explains very straight-forwardly what the software is capable of doing for the readers and their businesses. What this lacks in excitement is made up for through a very complete description of the product. This is appropriate for the intended audience: ...
- 137: Computer Simulation
- 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 Technology has lead ... hardware to support the training of unit commanders and their battle staffs from battalion through theater-level as well as to support training events in educational institutions. Designed and built using modern computer technology, modern software engineering techniques, and validated algorithms and databases, it will allow units world-wide to train using their organizational equipment. A key feature of the system will be its use of technology to minimize the total ... training events. b. The WARSIM 2000 simulation system will consist of, or use, several components: (1) Computer-based battle simulation models that portray the joint and combined environment needed to support Army training events. (2) Software modules for linking WARSIM 2000 to other simulation models to expand the training environment for joint force training exercises. (3) Databases. (4) Computer systems to run the simulation models and support the databases. (5) ...
- 138: E-commerce
- ... makes it much more possible for consumers to obtain products more personalized to their needs or tastes. "Branding" of products is reaching "new levels of granularity," said Deborah Triant, president and CEO of Check Point Software Technologies, just as the range of products subject to commodity pricing is increasing. Books, for example, are one of the leading categories of products that are now being sold as commodities via the Internet. Yet ... commoditization. Goldman Sachs, in its 1997 report, concedes that online retailing is "not ready to turn stores into dinosaurs," but finds that several product categories are especially ripe for online commerce. Chief among them: books, software, computer hardware, office products, music, and electronics. The least promising categories: perishable food, variety discounters, off-price apparel, department stores, auto parts, and specialty apparel. The report explains: "The Internet's reach, eradicating the geographic ... little marketing capacity. Joseph Vardi, the principal of International Technologies Ventures, a private venture capital enterprise based in Israel, cites the experience of a company he helped found, Mirabilis Ltd. The company's best-known software, ICQ (as in "I seek you") allows users to identify which of their friends and associates are online at any given moment, anywhere in the world, and then to connect with them in real ...
- 139: History of the Computer Industry in America
- ... scale integration (VLSI), in which hundreds of thousands of transistors are placed on a single chip, became increasingly common. Many companies, some new to the computer field, introduced in the 1970s programmable minicomputers supplied with software packages. The size-reduction trend continued with the introduction of personal computers, which are programmable machines small enough and inexpensive enough to be purchased and used by individuals (Rogers, 153). One of the first of ... front of the box. It didn't include a monitor or keyboard, and its applications were very limited (Jacobs, 53). Even though, many orders came in for it and several famous owners of computer and software manufacturing companies got their start in computing through the Altair. For example, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, founders of Apple Computer, built a much cheaper, yet more productive version of the Altair and turned their ... Computer company was releasing its own personal computer, the Apple II (The Apple I was the first computer designed by Jobs and Wozniak in Wozniak s garage, which was not produced on a wide scale). Software was needed to run the computers as well. Microsoft developed a Disk Operating System (MS-DOS) for the IBM computer while Apple developed its own software system (Rose, 37). Because Microsoft had now set ...
- 140: Computer Ergonomics In The Work Place
- ... It does not even look like one. This may take time to get used to, but it will payoff in the end. Not only is there hardware for the reduction of RSI, but there exists software to help you reduce the RSI. Micronite softwareiii designed a program called ARMS (Against Repetitive Strain Injury) Which reminds you when it is time to take a break. Also, it walks you through a series of videos which portray ways to massage different parts of your hand, neck, and shoulders. With all of this hardware and software available for business and personal use, who would not be interested? Well many people think that it will not happen to them until it does. People should not wait that long. If you use a computer for more than four hours a day, you are prone to RSI. If your company does not have ergonomically engineered hardware, software or furniture, then do something about it. It's your health. 1 A copy of the survey is attached to the end of this paper. The correct answer is bolded. i URL address : http:// ...
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