Collaborative Software Creation by Peter Hale
The intention is to create collaborative tools that allow users to develop software in a way they will be familiar with from their use of spreadsheets. Sternemann and Zelm (1999) explained that even then it had become necessary to research collaborative modelling and visualisation tools, because... This allows the user to establish "common ground" with the computer, an expression used by Johnson. ... To assist in this project, it is essential that new ways of enabling collaboration between all those involved in software creation and use are investigated.

Axapta: Global Economy ERP implementation notes by Andrew Karasev
The evolution of ERP/MRP comes together with the change in business processes and new businesses models emerging. If we look at the companies, going public in .com era and now, we could recognize very unusual business models, such as Google, which is neither really paid services, nor advertising... In our opinion, Brazilian agriculture and food processing/export businesses might be in the best synergy, plus telecommunications, franchising network, services. ... Looking at the other companies, such as eBay, Amazon.com – we could say that the shift for the ERP is made from traditional...

Point of Sale Systems that Grow with You by Edward Duval
Not all businesses grow up and become nationwide sprawl mall custom fair. But any solid business that can be replicated is a potential Star Bucks. I worked for a major nation wide retailer for three years. I actually didn’t work in one of their 400+ retail locations, but in one of the service... I was a computer tech, beta software tester and the network admin for a location of seventy some employees. ... I don’t know the final dollar amount of developing the replacement software but halfway through I remember the engineer leading the project saying they had hit Nine Million Dollars and it...

PS3 Games Online by Carver Tate
John Hight, external production director for SCEA, is the overseer of PS3 games' digital distribution program, E-Distribution Initiative. He claims that this new distribution project will benefit Sony and open opportunities for game developers. Hight explains that online distribution erases... Sony Computer Entertainment's Ken Kutaragi, amplifies the cost-efficiency of their online platform. ... He explains that all basic services from Sony's online platform will be free except for the downloads.

Guide to Buying a Webcam by Andrew Gates
How web broadcasting works Webcams are those handy little cameras that attach to your PC and send images to a web page that can be viewed by others. This enables you to share daily life events with friends and family in other parts of the country or the world, or to arrange a video-conference... Megapixel cameras Network megapixel cameras combine network capability with high quality digital camera technology. ... They can be used in network situations or as stand-alone devices for monitoring progress on a construction project for example.

PC to TV: Apple Hopes to Bridge the Gap by Joseph B. LaRocco
During the past few years you have probably heard terms like “Movies on Demand” or “Video on Demand”. The number of movie titles are still very limited and all the hype surrounding “Video on Demand” has turned out to be a real disappointment. Cable companies just don’t have much to offer when it... According to Apple’s website, however, iTV is the project’s internal code name and will not be the final product name. ... Apple Computer (Nasdaq: AAPL) is about to enter this market full steam in a unique way.

Building A Computer From Scratch by Richard Horton
Safety The first thing you should do before beginning any project is to be safe. When dealing with electricity is dangerous. By now your probably telling me that I'm stating the obvious, but many people try building their own PC and burn up their hardware, or worse, their home. ... Plug In Your Mother board Do not plug the computer in to the wall outlet yet. ... Locating the components for your project can be a lengthy task. ... video cards, network cards, sound cards ect. ... ESD is the No.1 killer of computer systems in general.

The Xbox 360 - a Gamer's Dream Machine by Paul W Wilson
The Xbox360 is a video game console that is visionary. It competes with the Sony Play Station 3 and Nintendo Revolution. A gamers’ dream machine, the Xbox 360 is sold in two versions a premium edition that has a hard drive, a wireless controller, headset, Ethernet cable, a HD AV cable, and an... The Xbox360 has around 18 titles in the US including games like Call of Duty 2, Dead or Alive 4, Every Party, FIFA 06, NBA live, Kameo, Perfect Dark Zero, and Project Gotham Racing 3. ... It revolutionizes video game consoles and is, in actuality, a computer dedicated to gaming.

The Making of Energy Efficient Datacenters by Amarjyoti Krishnan
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron is a wonderful movie to watch. It is based on the book, The anatomy of greed, written by a former employee of Enron, Brian Cruver. One interesting thing that comes on our minds is the size of all power companies. ... Heat-Density Trends in Data Processing, Computer Systems, and Telecommunications Equipment- This white paper provides valuable current data and best available insights regarding historical and projected trends in power consumption and the resulting heat dissipation in computer and data processing systems (servers and...

Entering The Twilight Zone by Tim Bryce
"If you are not pissing someone off, you are probably not doing your job." - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION This essay represents my 100th in a series of weekly bulletins I have written over the last two years. During this time I have written on a variety of management related issues as well as... Executives falsely equate computer hardware with development and, as such, spend an inordinate amount of money on hardware and software, and little on the management infrastructure needed to create industrial strength systems (a kind of "penny-wise, pound-foolish" behavior).