A Brief Outline of the Evolution of Computer Technology
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A 10 page outline of the changes which have overtaken the computer industry since the invention of the first analog computer. This paper concentrates on changes in storage mediums such as tape drives, floppy disks, and CDs as well as changes in CPU technology. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPcmpGui.rtf

A Case for Installation of Information System
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5 pages in length. As a consultant to Wilco Construction, a software technology must be found that will help this company grow out of the dark ages. Originally employing a bookkeeper and 2 employees with a backhoe, this large construction company found itself in dire need of a computer system. Find out which system was chosen and why.
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A Case Study Concerning Data Protection
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This 3 page study examines various ways to protect data in a stand alone computer. Authentication is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA813aut.rtf

A Case Study in LAN Network Choices
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This 3 page paper is based on a case study provided by the student. It answer 5 specific questions regarding what type of LAN should be installed between to conflicting departments. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEshorta.rtf

A Communication Solution for the Travelling Executive
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This 6 page paper considers different communication solutions for a travelling manager who needs to stay in touch with the office as well as clients. Mobile telephones, WAP access, and wide area networks (WAN's) are all discussed with consideration of the advantages and constraints of the system, along with an estimation of approximate costs. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcomunc.wps

A Comparison In The Development Of East And West Technology
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Science and technology make up a great portion of the way the world is able to function today. For every decision made to incorporate a technological innovation an ethical decision must also be made - whether the technology fits within the society's definition of ethical development, or has man crossed the line into "playing God"? A world culture is emerging that must be willing to negotiate the different cultural and religious differences in an ethical analysis of technodecision making that must include specialized experts as well as be expanded to include all citizens in a high-science, high-technology society. The rate of technological development is to a great extent, a reflection of societal beliefs and norms. The Eastern world has lagged behind in developing technology for a myriad of complex reasons. This 30 page paper proposes a three tiered approach to understanding the differences between the rate of technological development between Western and Eastern cultures, focusing on Eastern, development - India, and Hindu philosophy, in particular. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: KTeawetech.wps

A Comparison of Two Commercial Web Sites: Dell and Gateway
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A 10 page comparison of two web sites, one produced by Dell Corporation and one by Gateway Computers. The author of this paper presents a detailed evaluation based on ease of use, design, layout, general content, and security. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPwebEvl.rtf

A Fantasy Football League’s Decision to Switch Web Servers
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This 6 page report discusses the reasons and processes involved in switching servers for a fantasy football league. The decision to switch web servers, regardless if it is a personal or business decision or simply an economic one, requires that the person or organization doing the switching understand what it is that he or she wants to accomplish as a result of the switch. Even when the server set-up is related to something as seemingly frivolous as a fantasy football league, the fact remains that user requirements must be appropriately matched with server capabilities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A History of Computers
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A non-technical, 10 page overview of the history of computers from the ancient times of the abacus to punched cards (19th century), to the ENIAC and up until the PCs of the mid-1990's. The writer does not go into any detailed analysis of the Internet or telecommunications though (briefly mentions only e-mail and its possibilities). Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Histcomp.wps

A HOSPITAL HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM
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This 4-page paper focuses on factors taken into account when determining the proper information system for a regional hospital. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MThealsyst.rtf

A Media Player Prototype
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This 4 page paper describes a media player prototype developed by the student showing how human computer interaction studies has aided with the development of the design in terms of the interface design and also the functionality provided. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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A New Information System
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This 19 page paper (not including the table of contents) is a report that considers who a new information system may be designed for a fictitious company. The paper looks at how the employees and the system may interact and how the hardware and the software should be designed. The bibliography cites 23 sources.
Filename: TEnewinfsys.rtf

A REVIEW OF EXPERT SYSTEMS: AN ANALYSIS OF CASE STUDIES
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This 7-page paper reviews 5 case studies that describe various facets of expert systems and how they function. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTexpsys.rtf

A Systems Development Lifecycle
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This 5 page paper considers the systems development lifecycle and shows the various stages that need to be addressed when introducing a new accounting information system into a company. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEsystim.rtf

A WIRELESS PHILLY
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This 7-page paper examines the concept of Philadelphia and it potential move as a wireless city. Concepts examined include the architecture and platforms needed, costs and whether such a thing is feasible. Biblilgraphy lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTwicity.rtf

Accounting Services’ Computerization and How the Industry Has Changed
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In five pages this paper discusses how the accounting services’ industry has changed as a result of computerization. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.
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Adding a Knowledge Management System
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A 13 page paper discussing the addition of a knowledge management system to an existing e-system, in this case drug retailer Rite Aid’s e-commerce efforts. As specific systems, they have existed only for a relatively short time. As for feasibility, many organizations have enough trouble defining what they would want from a knowledge management system to make any such addition impractical. One of the hallmarks of successful IT project management and completion is that there are highly specific and narrowly-defined end goals quite clear at the beginning. The purpose here is to follow a knowledge management upgrade through the process of being added to an existing electronic system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSitKnowMgmtAdd.rtf