Software Programs for Security on the Internet
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This 9 page report discusses security issues relating to the Internet both in terms of protecting a web site and in providing secure data transmission for customers. Consumers want to assure that their credit card numbers do not fall into the hands of crooks. Vendors want to assure that they are paid for their services and products without concerns relating to credit card fraud. Numerous security issues related to Internet sits and the companies that maintain them. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWsecure.wps

Influences of the Economy on Intel and AMD
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A 5 page paper discussing how economic conditions between 1995 and 2000 affected both companies. The economic conditions of those years were more than kind to both AMD and Intel, but it is likely that both will post much lower profits in the current fiscal year and perhaps beyond. As are their PC-manufacturing customers, both companies are searching for new directions. Prosperity in the near term will depend as much on sound management practices as on continued PC sales. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSIntel-AMD.wps

Intel's Pentium Microprocessor Family
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An 8 page discussion of the Pentium microprocessors that had been introduced by Intel since 1993. Includes performance information for Pentium, Pentium Pro, Pentium MMX, and Pentium II. Particular emphasis is placed upon the merits of Pentium II. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Pentiums.wps

New Developments in the High-Tech Race
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2 pages in length. Reviews an article by Keith Diefendorff describing Intel’s race on the new x86 architectural extensions. Intel, normally the leader in all the high tech races that appear on a daily basis, is now actually running to catch up to a new leader. Close on the heels of AMD in the x86 architectural extension race, it looks like Intel will be catching up quickly if they have not already.
Filename: JGA3view.rtf