Essays and Research Papers on Hardware, Software & Industry

Bill Gates' book is discussed in this 5 page paper. The work is reviewed from a professional perspective, but also addresses areas that laymen would be interested in. Includes a discussion of the Microsoft Wallet and new home safety technology. No other sources are used.

This 5 page paper looks at Bill Gates's The Road Ahead in terms of its influence in science and technology. Many points made in the book are discussed and expanded to include the implications of technology on the human race. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the comparable features of Corel WordPerfect 7 and Microsoft Word 7.0, provides a list of features and minimum specifications for operation and reviews lauding MS-Word because of the additional management suites. This still leaves the choice up to the user. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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.

A 4 page essay describing a computer-purchasing decision and the factors that went into it. Various definitive explanations are given for considering such features as hard drive side, CD-ROM speed, number of ISA slots, etc; Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the various investment properties, futures, options, and features of silver and the web portal company Yahoo! The world of Internet stocks and investment is often bewildering to the more traditional investment experts, as well as the individual investors. However, attempting to protect investments through a commodity of great 'traditional' ...

A complete overview of 'Apple Talk'-- what it is, what is does, and how it works. Paper is 6 pages in length and lists 4 references.

A 7 page research paper on BACnet and its use as a controller for climate control, lighting, and security systems in large buildings. The writer details what it is, how it operates, and the equipment involved. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses how third generation software like Visual Basic, Visual C++, DELPHI, and other programs assist developers in flexibility and efficiency. The software is viewed in relationship to the developer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page overview of the relative value of Money 98 and Quicken 98 to a fictional accounting firm, XYZ Accounting. Briefly discusses the attributes of each program and attributes the superiority of Money 98 to Microsoft's research and development process. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the architecture, standards and current use of the Microsoft Windows NT as it pertains to use in LANs, local area networks. This paper also considers the future application of MS Windows NT. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

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 ...

This 10 page paper proposes the development of a mapping CD-ROM that incorporates a voice recognition and text-to-speech system that allows users to access mapping information while driving. This multi-media project incorporates some of the standard features of mapping programs for Mac computers, including a database of existing maps in the United States and ...

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 ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this well known firm and pays particular attention to its role as a socially responsible company. The company's mission statement is included and several financial quotes are provided. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The Internet is becoming one of the primary sources of educational, economic and employment oriented information and services. Many people use the Internet to shop, to learn about current events and educational subjects, to communicate with others worldwide and to promote their goods and services. This 5 page paper argues that adaptive systems and software have been developed for ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the basic biographical information about C. Gordon Bell, including what makes him important in his field, his contributions to the computer industry, and information about the companies for whom he has worked. This paper outlines his current position and status. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing Denver's baggage-handling fiasco from a software perspective. System designers approached problems from a patchwork view rather than as an overall system, and the Denver airport authority continually made changes without informing baggage claim designers. The result was that the airport was delayed in opening by nearly a year, ...

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 ...

This 16 page paper considers the issue of international software piracy and attempts at implementing regulations to reduce the spread. This paper outlines the most significant measures that have been put in place to protect intellectual property and the implications for the increasing level of software piracy in the international arena. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing some of the features of this database product and some of the applications in which it can be useful. Sales person contacts, equipment maintenance records, inventory management, production control and even payroll records can be maintained within Access97. Data can be made available to many or kept confidential when ...

A Worthwhile Challenge : This ten-page-paper presents and indepth discussion on the pros and cons of managing and online collabrative enviroment for learning . Bibliography lists eight sources.

A 7 page paper discussing only strengths and weaknesses internal to the company, opportunities and threats external to the industry. There is no introduction and no conclusion; the paper literally presents only the facts as they pertain to Cisco Systems, the leader of the networking industry. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the role of remote file logging, the way in which it works and the security advantages in the case of a disaster. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Virtual Private Network (VPN) including what things to consider when setting one up as well as how to handle security issues. Pitfalls and problems are discussed. Benefits of using a VPN, as opposed to other methods, are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...