Windows NT & Novell
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A 5 page overview of Windows NT and Novell. Emphasizes that while each product is excellent, Novell may currently have a slight edge with their new modular directory features. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Winov.wps

UNIX COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM
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This 10-page paper provides a background and analysis of the UNIX Computer Operating System. Topics discussed include the history of the system and its importance to computing today, as well as shells, kernels, the file system, process management, memory management and input/output functions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTUnixsy.rtf

Apple Talk
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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.
Filename: Appletal.wps

BACnet Hardware and Software Needs
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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.
Filename: Bacnet.doc

Case Study: Proposal on Software Development
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15 pages in length. This is a proposal for a travel agency to develop software for the company. Includes Data flow, Gantt Chart, Pert/CPM Chart information, as well as input and output specification. Gives estimated time and cost factor and concludes with options and recommendations. This is an excellent paper with research information that can be applied to any company.
Filename: JGAplane.rtf

Computer Software / Choices
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This 6 page paper discusses choices in computer software, particularly focusing in on Microsoft's Access 97 and Oracle's Oracle 8. The two basics are compared along with a discussion on why a company executive would choose one product over the other. Features such as Internet connectivity and hyperlink capabilities are included and the Year 2000 problem is mentioned. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Compsoft.wps

Learning Styles As They Relate to Software Training
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This five page paper presents a discussion on learning styles and applying them to software instruction. It opens with a discussion on the different learning styles that have been discovered and how they work.It then moves into an exploration as to which learning style may apply to each self teaching method of software programs. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: CWlrnsty.rtf

Money 98 vs Quicken 98 in XYZ Accounting Firm
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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.
Filename: Monquick.wps

Third Generation Software / Efficiency and Flexibility
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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.
Filename: Swthird.wps

Use of Project Management Techniques in Software Development
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This 20 page paper addresses the problems inherent in software development as contractors often misuse time and go over budget in the completion of projects. The solution presented involves the use of project management techniques. Examples of companies that had problems, as well as success stories, are included in the paper. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Softdev.wps