Now as it becomes common technology, it has also become commonplace in peoples homes and very affordable. ... Most modern Wide Area Network (WAN) protocols, including TCP/IP, X.25, and Frame Relay, are based on packet-switching technologies. ... The beginning of a packet is called the header and records the following information: Source. ... Cell switching, also called asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), is a high-speed technology that switches fixed-length, 53-byte cells at speeds of 155-Mbps and higher. ... Along with SONET and several other technologies, ATM is a key component of broad...

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Now, at the end of the 20th century, we are in the midst of the Information Revolution. ... Finally, you will see the addition of some active desktop themes that can be hooked up to the Internet, and the information that you see on your desktop can be updated daily, weekly, or at the interval you choose. ... Netscape's desktop web browser software has established the company as a major player in internet-related technology. ... But the "browser wars" will prove only to be a battle in a larger conflict incorporating browsers, servers, and intranet technology. ... The new system will off...

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Introduction The Web languages and interfaces researched represent various attempts to create the "ideal" Web programming language, usually by extending and restricting existing languages. They have a variety of ancestors: scripting languages, shell languages, mark-up languages and convention...

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From the interview I have found problems within the current system, of which I will have to correct in the new system and they are: - Sometimes information on renting videos is not placed and it can be a problem getting overdue videos back into the store It is difficult to maintain system integrity as the whole system is paperwork and there are lots of duplicate information being recorded. There is not enough information about the member so security is low. ... As all the work is done on books, in hand writing, it is not always clear to read the information put down. ... Technical Fea...

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IBM has fine-tuned its operating system, incorporated customer requirements, remained attuned to new hardware and software developments, and expanded its capabilities to keep pace with changing directions in technology. ...

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Since I determined that all my research was going to be over the Internet, it was important to find a system that would be fast in downloading different sites and capturing information. ... It was designed on Windows NT technology, which should make it more reliable than Windows 95 or 98. ... It is a wonderful search tool that will help me to better organize and file the information I find on the Internet. ...

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Microsoft, who makes the famous video game system X-BOX, was trying to see if they can put the V-CHIP technology found on DVD's and televisions into video games. ... Microsoft is still toying with the idea and hopefully they can create such a technology to help parents. ...

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In addition to the DOJ and the 20 states, several other players are part of the government team against Microsoft: Netscape/AOL, Sun Microsystems, Linux and the Open Source movement, and the Consumer Project on Technology. ... In addition, the government wants Microsoft either to strip out its Internet browsing technology from Windows 98 or to include a rival browser made by Netscape Communications Corp. ... Well, despite their protests, it's obvious to even the casual observer that the application group gets inside information on upcoming operating system (OS) features and functions from...

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