Registry Smart: The Importance of an Error-Free PC by Chris Wight
I work at an interactive marketing agency in the Boston area. For those of you who don't know, working at an agency means long hours and late nights. Being a bit of a techie guy, I have a pretty advanced setup at home, at least to the point that I'm still running Windows and not Linux, but... When I went to open it, however, I received an error window and my computer shut off. ... Upon restarting, I got another error and the computer turned off again, before it even finished booting windows! ... Several hours of work on a presentation were being held hostage on my computer, and this was...

Understanding Software Engineering by Cinoy Ravindran
It is a systematization of the process of software development to ensure the best solution most economically. Its goal is to produce high quality software at low rate. Software Engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation and... A good software engineer should not only generate computer programs but also learn the skills to produce good documentation, database and operational procedures for the computer system. ... Software Project Management (SPM), Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and the use of Computer aided Software...

Discover New Uses For Your Sony PSP System With The New Update by Chip Westley
Your Sony PSP system can be used for much more than just playing games. The Playstation can be used to play video clips, download and play music, store and view photos, and more. Now Sony has announced that the PS3 will include support for your bluetooth and an optional onscreen keyboard for... The project uses the computing power of your Playstation to help perform computer simulations which help researchers better understand various diseases. ... What is the Folding@home project? ... Interestingly, the PS3 is able to perform these calculations many times faster than the typical home...

Software Development Kits Unravelled by James Woodley
Gone are the days when writing a computer program meant spending hour upon hour slaving over a hot computer with many text books around you. There is now something in existence that has helped resolve this, the “Software Development Kit”. Many of these Software Development Kits, or “SDK”s have... They are not for the layman however, if you do not know what you are doing, you shouldn’t embark on a software development project, but should instead enlist the expertise of a software developer who knows exactly how to utilize these SDK’s successfully and efficiently.

Notebook Computers in the Age of the Internet by Frances Coleman
Everyone knows that our world cannot exist without computers. Ever tried to make a purchase at a convenience store when their computers are down, ever waited for someone to make change when their register computer is down, or have you ever tried to find a book in a library when the system is down? ... If you are still among the population that resents the encroachment of the computer, think about this scenario. ... The best present any graduate can get this June is a desktop computer or a laptop.

What is Groupware? by Mike Nielsen
Vince Lombardi once said that, “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” If this is the case, then what do we need to do in order to insure success in our companies? How can we combine the efforts of each individual as Mr. ... People that are involved with the study of CSCW not only include software designers and computer scientists, but also researchers and people that study organizational behavior. ... By having some sort of groupware in your company you can allow your employees to: • Share information • Keep common schedules...

Where Can I Download Linux? by Bob Rankin
I hear people saying that Microsoft is evil, and I should switch to Linux. What is Linux, who should use it, and where can I download Linux for free? Linux is a complete version of the Unix operating system (software that controls the basic functions of the personal computer) and it runs on... Today Linux is a complete and reliable implementation of the Unix operating system, with the following notable features: * 32-bit operation (it uses all the speed and power of your CPU, unlike 16-bit DOS systems) * Virtual memory (it can use all of your system's RAM; there's no 640K memory limit)...

Can A Business Continuity Plan Save Your Business? by Rick Parrott
Think about it! When you start a business you create a business plan. When you want to bring a product to market, you create a marketing plan. Doesn’t it make sense to create a Business Continuity Plan to save your business? Of course it does! Not every business disruption is caused by a major... Consider these statistics: • 52% of American companies have had operations seriously interrupted because of computer hardware problems… • 43% American companies have had operations negatively impacted because of problems with their software… • 34% have had business operations seriously...

Estimating Software For Contractors by Dermot Fitzpatrick
Bob Smith, a small landscape contractor, takes a good deal of care with his job estimates and quotations. This particular estimate, for a residential landscaping job, wasn't too complicated, was competitively priced, and was accepted by the client. Work began on schedule, the weather held, and... There are many simple-to-use computer based estimating programs . ... Some of the more advanced programs will track every scrap of information as the project progresses through to final completion. ... Using an effective computer based estimating program will help the contractor achieve that...

Computer Programmer by Melissa Steele
According to the BLS, employment in computer and software programming is projected to increase 68 percent between 2004 and 2014. In fact it’s the third fastest growing industry in the economy. Computer programmers earn between $30.00 and $35.00 an hour and progressing to management could... How to become a computer programmer A bachelor’s degree in computers is the most common route into computer programming. ... Computer programmers write, test, and maintain programs and software - the tools behind every computer function.