“Living System” Software
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A 7 page paper comparing software to a living system. Still in development by Sandia National Laboratories is MentorPal®, software that employs neural-network technology to automatically offer “individual real-time advice to soldiers and other government teams in the field.” MentorPal has many of the features of a living system, defined as a system with boundaries, metabolism, defining code, purpose, complexity and a defined size, that also is self-organizing and operates within a framework of conceptual meaning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSitSoftLivingSys.rtf

“Printed Circuit Boards in the Computer Industry”
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A nine page paper which looks at the way in which the computer industry has developed over the years, and why particular advances in technology such as the invention of the printed circuit board and the silicon chip have played such a significant part not only in the increased speed and efficiency of modern machines, but also the way in which the new generation of computer technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern society. Bibliography lists 3 sources
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“Pyramid Power” IT
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An 8 page paper discussing the IT pyramid and its various levels, then identifying the place that two companies, USAA and Ford Motor Company, occupy in the pyramid. Includes 2 figures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSitPyrPower.rtf

“Windows 2000 Professional” and Device Management
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This 5 page report discusses Windows 2000 Professional and device management. Windows 2000 Professional provides improved color coordination between devices such as scanners, digital cameras, monitors and printers, and its graphics software gives more accurate print previews. Of course, it is necessary to assure that such devices actually work with Windows 2000 Professional. This paper provides a brief overview of how a user assures that the devices will work with “Win2KPro.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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