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The Working Components of a Computer

This seven-page-paper discusses the uses and operations of the components of a computer. The operation of a keyboard, a mouse, a modem and a scanner are all outlined in easy to understand descriptive language. Bibliography lists five sources.

Networking: Making Choices in Today's Computer Environment

This 5 page paper provides an overview of networking choices with a focus on peer to peer and client/server networks. All terms are explained. Details regarding Ethernet and Fast Ethernet are included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 8 sources

Web Based Learning; A Research Proposal

This 7 page paper is a proposal for a research project into differentiating the personality types best suited for web based learning programmes. The proposals include a literature review and a methodology for gathering and assessment of primary data. The presentation of the results is also discussed. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

AOL, Netscape, and Explorer

A 5 page paper which presents the history of the three web browsers in relationship to the competition which exists between the three. A brief illustration of each browser is illustrated, and then the conclusion is made that AOL will win the competition, if it hasn't already. This is due to the fact that AOL offers a great deal more, and has incorporated both Netscape and Explorer into its services in one way or another. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Computer Protocols

This 8 page paper looks at the use of protocols by computers for the use of communication and data transfer. The paper includes discussion on RS232, TCP/IP, PPP and IPX. The security implications of these different protocols are also considered. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

The Future of the Micropayment System on the Internet

This 5 page paper considers the competitive advantages which may be gained by a retailer in considering accepting payment made by way of smart cars or micropayment systems. The potential of this system is considered, as are the successes and failures to date. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

The Relevance of Tables and Frames in Web Design

This 4 page paper examines the creation and use of tables and frames in respect to designing web pages. Frames and tables are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Personal Responsibility and the Cyber Ethics of Computer Viruses

A 10 page discussion of the problems presented with computer viruses. The author contends computer viruses cause tremendous societal harm on both macro and micro levels. The thesis is presented that while the creation and intentional perpetuation of computer viruses is ethically and morally wrong, and even subject to the same societal provisions for legal punishment as is any other type of crime, we must take increased personal and societal responsibility for the abatement of the practice. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

Bringing Active Directory to Riordan Manufacturing

A 4 page continuation of an earlier proposal discussing implementing Active Directory at Riordan Manufacturing. The purpose here is to further develop the ideas of that proposal and to identify groups that will be used individually and nested with others. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Permissions in Win2003 and UNIX

A 4 page paper examining permissions in Win2003 and UnixWare 7.1.1, Open UNIX 8.0.0 and UnixWare 7.1.3. In keeping with the traditional view of Microsoft, it appears that UNIX systems offer greater control to the system administrator in terms of distinguishing between groups and levels of access that members of those groups can attain. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Internet Protocol Version 6

Internet Protocol version 6 or IPv6 is taking over from IPv4. This 4 page paper looks at what it is, what it does and how IPv6 is an improvement on IPv4 functionality and with consideration on the way resources are used. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

Technology at Work

A 3 page paper consisting of speaker notes for an accompanying PowerPoint® presentation. The paper addresses the types of information technology used by four group members at work. Group members work in mortgage origination, an independent grocery store and the offices of two California counties. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Envirofacts Data Warehouse

This 5 page paper examines the US Environmental Protection (EPA) website and the envirofacts data warehouse. The paper looks at what it does, how it is achieved and the motivations for creating the system. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

Virtual Private Networks

6 pages in length. The vastness of today's virtual commerce represents myriad benefits to merchants, manufacturers and consumers like never before; that such a tremendous reach stretches across the entire globe speaks to the need for augmented security measures to ensure "fast, secure and reliable communications wherever their offices are" (Tyson, 2005), which has resulted in virtual private networks (VPN). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Designing an IT System for a Fitness Centre

This 14 page paper considers the desire of a fitness centre to design a computer system, to keep track of the different events and matches and to provide members with access to a program that can help them keep track of their progress. The paper defines the system and system needs from a business perspective and consider how this may be the source of a competitive advantage. The paper then looks at the way the planning of design and the designing stages can be planed and managed with the use of different approaches. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

Threats to Internet Security

A 3 page paper consisting of speaker notes for an available accompanying PowerPoint® presentation on why every online merchant needs to be concerned about security. The paper discusses an old breach in Microsoft's Front Page® web publishing software (2000); use of a Novell-owned server to scan computers for personal information (2005); and theft of personal data affecting 140,000 people from ChoicePoint (2005). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Societal Changes and Information Technology

This 6 page paper discusses some of the impacts on society resulting from changes in information technology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Gender Bias and IT Design

This 5 page paper considers a case supplied by the student in the article “Configuring the User as Everybody: Gender and Design Cultures in Information and Communication Technologies” where there is the demonstration of gender in the way an IT system is designed with an I-methodology. The paper looks at the way this was inherent in the design culture and the use of implicit rather than explicit data sources. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

E-Business Web Site

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses Web site strategy for three up-and-coming online retailers. No bibliography.

Technology: Replacing The Old System

10 pages in length. Inasmuch as TLC Concepts, Inc., located in Arizona, is a relatively small organization with only 200 employees and an upgrade budget of $15,000, it still requires the necessary operating tools that companies four times its size utilize. For this business to continue thriving in the manner to which it has become accustomed, the most appropriate and effective computer system would logically address this organizational problem based upon the need of multiple locations. Additionally, the issue of both intrastate and interstate applications will be at the forefront of the design insofar as the requirements for organizational conformity exist not only at the primary location but at all outlying locations, as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

ICANN Strategic Plan Document

This 8 page paper considers the ICANN strategic plan document for the period 2003/4 – 2006/7 answering questions set by the student looking at how the strategic plan fits in with the goals and values of the organisation, how effective the strategies may be and how the could be improved. The bibliography cites 1 source.

Changing Technology and Advertising

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the changing use of technology in advertising. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Sales Tax Losses as a Result of E-Commerce; Research Review

This 4 page paper examines a research article that tries to establish the future losses in sales taxes to US states. The paper reviews and critiques that article identifying areas where future research could take place. The bibliography cites 1 source.

Should Microsoft been Subject to the Anti-Trust Laws?

Microsoft has been involved in numerous anti-trust cases in both the USA and Europe. This 9 page paper considers whether Microsoft simply a successful company that has developed into a powerful monopoly offering the market what it wants or if Microsoft used its monopoly power to exploit the market. The paper also consider whether companies such as Microsoft be subject to competition laws and economic regulation. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

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