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Animusic 2 - A New Computer Animation Video Album

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

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Customer Review: music needs to address contemporary genre
The animation is excellent, actually I'd rate the animation '5 stars'. But because the music is not...
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My kids came home from school talking about this DVD that they saw in Music class. They couldn't re...

Animusic - A Computer Animation Video Album (Special Edition)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Watching Animusic is like being mesmerized by the world's most elaborate Rube Goldberg devices: You're so astonished by their ingenuity that you can't look away. This "computer animation video album" is the brainchild of Wayne Lytle, a progressive-rock keyboardist and 1988 graduate of Cornell University's Program of Computer Graphics. Modifying techniques originally applied to the visualization of scientific data, Lytle partnered with graphic artist and 3D modeler Dave Crognale to create elaborate virtual stage sets and imaginary musical instruments that are driven via MIDI interface to virtually "play" the music that Lytle has composed for them. "The music drives the instruments," explains Lytle in his engaging DVD commentary, "and not the other way around." Using proprietary software called MIDImotion™, Lytle and Crognale have invented self-playing musical instruments that exist in a magical realm of musical and mathematical precision, perfectly synchronized to the kind of fully-synthesized prog-rock that Lytle obviously enjoys (and if you're a fan of Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman, you will, too). It's the kind of audiovisual bombast that appeals to some more than others (and there's something oddly impersonal about removing humans from the performance of music), but Animusic is so intricately clever that anyone can be captivated by the meticulous novelty of these beautifully engineered musical marvels.

Take, for example, the most popular track, "Pipe Dream," in which thousands of animated balls take on a life of their own, popping out of an intricate system of pipes and barrels and bouncing, with percussive precision, onto all varieties of strings, drums, xylophones, timbales, cowbells... it's just hypnotically amazing. The same holds true for all of these videos, and while the colorful 3D rendering of Animusic (first released in 2001) is no longer state-of-the-art, the underlying mechanics remain timelessly appealing. For this special edition DVD released in 2004, Lytle opens his toy-box to reveal the creative process of Animusic from conceptual drawings to final 3D rendering. There's also a "solo-cam" function allowing viewers to switch angular focus from one instrument to another, along with animated set-construction demonstrations to show how everything fits together in the realm of Animusic. The 5.1-channel surround mix makes Animusic a perfect demonstration disc for high-end video systems (this is nothing if not a geek's delight), and Lytle's first animation (from 1996) is included along with a sneak-peek at Animusic 2, the follow-up DVD released in 2005. --Jeff Shannon
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My grandkids are fascinated with this video. Surreal animation and great music. This Granny thinks...

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

He's Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell), just a regular-guy college student at Medfield College--until one fateful night he is accidentally transformed into a human computer. His newfound genius makes him an overnight sensation when he gets all the answers right on a college quiz show. This instant celebrity status also brings an instant massive ego, which threatens his friendships as well as his safety. Caught up between battling college deans (Joe Flynn and Alan Hewitt) and a dangerous mobster (Cesar Romero), Dexter soon learns friends are more valuable than money. This movie, released in 1970, is a true romp with silly situations and madcap misadventures. The size of the computer itself is now good for a sight gag. It's likable but goofy, with no real weight. A fun, innocent diversion that the whole family can look and laugh at, each for different reasons. Did people really dress like that? --Peggy Maltby-Etra
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This is a classic in a series of Disney films with Kurt Russell. Excellent, nostalgic, fun, a must ...
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I grew up with these classics from Disney. Great family entertainment at it's best! The brill...

Apple MacBook Pro MA464LL/A 15.4" Notebook PC (2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo, 1 GB RAM, 100 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

You've seen improvements in notebook performance before - but never on this scale. The Intel Core Duo powering MacBook Pro is actually two processors built into a single chip. This, combined with myriad other engineering leaps, boosts performance up to four times higher than the PowerBook G4. With this awesome power, it's a breeze to render complex 3D models, enjoy smooth playback of HD video, or host a four-way video conference.Intel Core Duo is the first chip built using Intel's groundbreaking 65-nanometer process - resulting in transistors so small, you could fit a hundred inside a single human cell. With smaller distances for electrons to travel, and two processors designed to share resources and conserve power, Intel Core Duo achieves higher levels of performance as it uses fewer watts. Which is what makes it possible to design a super-powerful MacBook Pro that's only one inch thin.When Mac technology makes something easy, it's hardly news. So here's more non-news for MacBook Pro owners: software just works. If you see the Universal logo on a new application, that means it will run on Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers. For most existing applications, you simply do what you've always done: double-click them. Thanks to the Rosetta technology in Mac OS X, they look and feel just like they did before.
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To add to the great features of the MacBook Pro is the really neat addition so that you can now dual...

Apple 30 GB iPod with Video Playback Black

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

First, iPod put music in your pocket. Now it puts on a show. With room for up to 7,500 songs and up to 150 hours of video on a 2.5-inch QVGA color display, the new 30G iPod gives you the ultimate music experience sight and sound in a lighter, thinner design. Available in classic white and dramatic black. 90-day phone support. One-year limited warranty.
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I would recommend getting a PDA screen protecting film to avoid scratches. Overall, I really love my...

Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Want high digital-camera performance in an SLR format? For convenience, ease of use and no-compromise SLR performance, look no further than the EOS Digital Rebel XT. Featuring Canon's Digital Trinity 8.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor, Canon's own DIGIC II Image Processor and compatibility with over 50 EF Lenses-the new Digital Rebel XT has an all new lightweight and compact body, improved performance across the board and the easiest operation in its class, simplifying complex tasks and ensuring a perfect shot every time. With intuitive simplicity, powerful performance and unprecedented affordability, the Rebel XT is for everyone. File Size - JPEG - (1) Large/Fine - Approx. 3.3 MB (3456 x 2304), (2) Large/Normal - Approx. 1.7 MB (3456 x 2304), (3) Medium/Fine - Approx. 2.0 MB (2496 x 1664), (4) Medium/Normal Approx. 1.0 MB (2496 x 1664), (5) Small/Fine - Approx. 1.2 MB (1728 x 1152), (6) Small/Normal - Approx. 0.6 MB (1728 x 1152); RAW - Approx. 8.3 MB (3456 x 2304) USB 2.0 HighSpeed Interface (maximum speeds vary) Exposure Control Systems - Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Automatic Depth-of Field AE, Full Auto, Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off), E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE, and Manual Focusing Modes - One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (Automatically selects One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF selected according to shooting mode), Manual Focusing (MF) Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in electronic-flash in the pentaprism (shoe available for adding optional Canon Speedlite Electronic-Flash) 10-Second Self-timer PictBridge and Canon DirectPrint compatible 1.8 LCD Viewscreen - Any of the following 15 languages can be selected - English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Japanese Dimensions (W x H x
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K&N 99-5050 Filter Care Service Kit - Squeeze

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters for automotive and marine applications have been constructed from the ground up to satisfy the high performance needs of race car owners and drivers, as well as the average vehicle or boat owner who wants the very best oil filter available. Our oil filter's efficiency rating meets or exceeds the requirements of high performance automotive engine builders. The heavy duty construction provides over 550 psi hydrostatic burst*, and helps reduce the risk of rock and stone damage. The real quality isn't just on the outside... the inner filter element traps contaminant as small as 10 to 20 microns in size. We use metal top end caps instead of paper to ensure that no unfiltered oil can get back into the system. The solid construction allows for oil flow rates between 12-16 gallons per minute (depending on filter size), and is unaffected by racing fuels. All K&N Performance Gold Oil Filters are manufactured to exacting engineering standards. They are covered by a limited warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship when installed and replaced using engine and equipment manufacturers recommended service interval. Image(s) and description shown is a generic representation of a K&N automotive-performance-computer-chips part. Your part may or may not look the same.
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Belkin European Power/Phone Converter Pack (F8E067)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

The European Power/Phone Converter Pack handles all your AC power needs, from laptops to camcorders. Perfect for the foreign traveler -- adapts for recharging phones in most European countries.
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Customer Review: A Great Product!
This is such a great product because it includes 220V to 110V AC converter, phone adapters for major...

REMINGTON TL-265BP Foreign AC converter

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

International AC Adapter/Converter Kit Travel/Storage case 1-year manufacturer's warranty
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I just came back from Switzerland and Germany and the adapter worked well and was conveniently sized...

Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) Value Pack

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

The era of no-compromises handheld gaming has arrived. Get ready for immersive, 3D gaming on a console that is poised

to change the way we think about portable devices. With wireless internet, video and digital music playback, and incredible data storage and connectivity options, the Sony PSP--or PlayStation Portable--is a complete solution for the mobile digital lifestyle. Sony has hit the mark by combining both horsepower and groundbreaking features into a package that weighs just a hair more than half a pound.

Design
The PSP's exceptional performance comes from a 333 MHz processor that dwarfs the speed of competing handheld consoles. Add this polygon-pushing muscle to 4 MB of fast DRAM and 32 MB of embedded RAM, and you've got a device with graphics rendering capabilities close to that of the PlayStation2. And because no game is complete without audio, the PSP is generously appointed with built-in stereo speakers, as well Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound capability. Sony has also pulled out all the stops with the PSP display. The bright, 4.3-inch LCD sports a 16:9 aspect ratio and 480 x 272 pixel resolution--plenty of real estate for heavy gaming action and widescreen-format movies. All of this is powered by a removable, and rechargeable, lithium-ion battery.

Screen machine: The 4.3-inch display sports a 16:9 aspect ratio and 480 x 272 pixel resolution. Movies and games on the go have never been more gorgeous.

From a controls perspective, the PSP is made for gaming. If you're familiar with a PlayStation controller, you'll be a pro at the PSP's controls in no time. Directional buttons, as well as an analog stick are provided. Meanwhile, the familiar left and right shoulder buttons, as well as triangle, circle, cross and square buttons are integrated into the device's slim case. Finally, home, select, and start buttons give you quick access and control over the PSP's important functions.

To have and to hold: The PSP's easy-to-master controls are cleverly integrated into the device's slim profile.

Supported Media
At the heart of the PSP is a new, proprietary media format known as the Universal Media Disc, or UMD. Each UMD can hold 1.8 GB of data, enough room for rich and complex games. UMDs, which are housed in a protective cover, slide into the rear of the PSP. Sony has declared the UMD an open format for developers and media content owners, so movies, music and other media are on the horizon from third parties. Sony has also signed on many popular game developers for the platform, so a deep library of titles is on tap.

While the UMD is great for read-only media such as games and movies, Sony solves the problem of data storage with the addition of a Memory Stick Duo slot. With Memory Stick Duo media, you can store your saved games, downloaded online content, personal video and audio files, and more. When you want access to these files from your PC, simply use the PSP's USB 2.0 port to turn the device into a fast portable media drive. Then, drag and drop files such as your photos, MP3s, and videos onto the PSP, just as you would any other removable storage device. The PSP ships with a 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, and additional media with higher storage capacities are available.

Major media: Sony's PSP-compatible Universal Media Disc (UMD) can hold 1.8 GB of data.

Connectivity
The PSP blows away the competition in the connectivity department. Indeed, the PSP's ability to connect to the internet, and to other PSPs and USB-based peripherals, is a real advantage. At the top of the list is Wifi connectivity, or IEEE 801.11b. Use this wireless internet standard to connect to other gamers around the world for hot multiplayer action--all from your couch, or your local Wifi hotspot. As mentioned, the PSP's USB 2.0 port is great for PC connectivity, but it also opens the PSP up for a whole range of future peripherals. Sony has plans for the PSP in other ways, too; the unit's infrared port speaks of remote control capabilities in the near future.

A Digital Companion
If you haven't already guessed, Sony has positioned the PSP to be much more than a gaming device. Out of the box, the device is ready to serve as a portable video player and photo viewer. By using the new H.264 MPEG-4 video standard, Sony obviously has its eyes on making the PSP a robust video device with support for feature length movies and more. In addition, the PSP offers a great way to transport and share your photos in JPEG format. And let's not forget the music. Load up your favorite MP3-encoded songs onto a Memory Stick Duo and you've got a portable audio powerhouse. The device also supports Sony's ATRAC audio codec, so you can play songs acquired from Sony's Connect Online Music Store. Sony even ships a nifty pair of earbuds--complete with an inline remote control-- with the PSP.

What's in the Box
PSP device, AC adapter, battery pack, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, earbud headphones with remote control, soft case and hand strap.
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Programming the Universe : A Quantum Computer Scientist Takes On the Cosmos

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Is the universe actually a giant quantum computer? According to Seth Lloyd—Professor of Quantum-Mechanical Engineering at MIT and originator of the first technologically feasible design for a working quantum computer—the answer is yes. This wonderfully accessible book illuminates the professional and personal paths that led him to this remarkable conclusion.

All interactions between particles in the universe, Lloyd explains, convey not only energy but also information—in other words, particles not only collide, they compute. And what is the entire universe computing, ultimately? “Its own dynamical evolution,” he says. “As the computation proceeds, reality unfolds.”

To elucidate his theory, Lloyd examines the history of the cosmos, posing questions that in other hands might seem unfathomably complex: How much information is there in the universe? What information existed at the moment of the Big Bang and what happened to it? How do quantum mechanics and chaos theory interact to create our world? Could we attempt to re-create it on a giant quantum computer?

Programming the Universe presents an original and compelling vision of reality, revealing our world in an entirely new light.

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I'm afraid that the title of this book, Programming the Universe: A Quantum Computer Scientist Takes...
Customer Review: A most interesting and helpful way of viewing the Universe as processing information
Basically, there are two kinds of books on science for the general reader. The first and awful kind...

The Art of Computer Programming, Volumes 1-3 Boxed Set

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Knuth's multivolume work, widely recognized as the definitive description of classical computer science, is now available in an attractive, boxed set. The three volumes included in this set have each been revised recently to reflect developments in the field. As earlier editions clearly demonstrated, they comprise an invaluable resource in programming theory and practice for students, researchers, and practitioners alike. Countless readers have spoken about the profound personal influence of Knuth's work. Scientists have marveled at the beauty and elegance of his analysis, while ordinary programmers have successfully applied his "cookbook" solutions to their day-to-day problems. All have admired Knuth for the breadth, clarity, accuracy, and good humor found in his books.

See descriptions of each individual volume for more information.
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I think Donald Knuth likes to write books very much. He began to write this series of books at...
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Twenty five years ago, after five years of experience programming scientific applications (mostly ma...

Computer Networking : A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (3rd Edition)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Computer Networking provides a top-down approach to this study by beginning with applications-level protocols and then working down the protocol stack. Focuses on a specific motivating example of a network-the Internet-as well as introducing students to protocols in a more theoretical context. New short "interlude" on "putting it all together" that follows the coverage of application, transport, network, and datalink layers ties together the various components of the Internet architecture and identifying aspects of the architecture that have made the Internet so successful. A new chapter covers wireless and mobile networking, including in-depth coverage of Wi-Fi, Mobile IP and GSM. Also included is expanded coverage on BGP, wireless security and DNS. This book is designed for readers who need to learn the fundamentals of computer networking. It also has extensive material, on the very latest technology, making it of great interest to networking professionals.

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Customer Review: Computer Networking : A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (3rd Edition)
with a textbook, I bought it. not good, but not bad
Customer Review: Filled with a lot of useless information
I used this book for a networks class in college. It does cover all the material that we went over ...

Structured Computer Organization (5th Edition)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

This book takes a modern structured, layered approach to understanding computer systems. It's highly accessible - and it's been thoroughly updated to reflect today's most critical new technologies and the latest developments in computer organization and architecture. Tanenbaum’s renowned writing style and painstaking research make this one of the most accessible and accurate books available, maintaining the author’s popular method of presenting a computer as a series of layers, each one built upon the ones below it, and understandable as a separate entity. A CD-ROM for assembly language programmers is available for teachers. For all computer professionals and engineers who need an overview or introduction to computer architecture.

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Customer Review: Tanenbaum is good...Gotta give him that.
I'm only 1/3 through the book so far, but it's been good. There's even a few snippits of dry humor ...
Customer Review: Classical CS authors
Tanenbaum is one of the CS classical authors. Any CS student or instructor should own a copy of this...

Testing Computer Software, 2nd Edition

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

This book will teach you how to test computer software under real-world conditions. The authors have all been test managers and software development managers at well-known Silicon Valley software companies. Successful consumer software companies have learned how to produce high-quality products under tight time and budget constraints. The book explains the testing side of that success. Who this book is for: * Testers and Test Managers * Project Managers-Understand the timeline, depth of investigation, and quality of communication to hold testers accountable for. * Programmers-Gain insight into the sources of errors in your code, understand what tests your work will have to pass, and why testers do the things they do. * Students-Train for an entry-level position in software development. What you will learn: * How to find important bugs quickly * How to describe software errors clearly * How to create a testing plan with a minimum of paperwork * How to design and use a bug-tracking system * Where testing fits in the product development process * How to test products that will be translated into other languages * How to test for compatibility with devices, such as printers * What laws apply to software quality
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I am a QA manager for a major software company. I got ahold of this book and ended up buying a copy...

Computer Organization and Design: The Hardware/Software Interface, Third Edition (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design) (The ... Series in Computer Architecture and Design)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

In addition to thoroughly updating every aspect of the text to reflect the most current computing technology, the third edition

*Uses standard 32-bit MIPS 32 as the primary teaching ISA.
*Presents the assembler-to-HLL translations in both C and Java.
*Highlights the latest developments in architecture in Real Stuff sections:

+ Intel IA-32
+ Power PC 604
+ Googles PC cluster
+ Pentium P4
+ SPEC CPU2000 benchmark suite for processors
+ SPEC Web99 benchmark for web servers
+ EEMBC benchmark for embedded systems
+ AMD Opteron memory hierarchy
+ AMD vs. 1A-64

New support for distinct course goals

Many of the adopters who have used our book throughout its two editions are refining their courses with a greater hardware or software focus. We have provided new material to support these course goals:

New material to support a Hardware Focus

+Using logic design conventions
+Designing with hardware description languages
+Advanced pipelining
+Designing with FPGAs
+HDL simulators and tutorials
+Xilinx CAD tools

New material to support a Software Focus

+How compilers Work
+How to optimize compilers
+How to implement object oriented languages
+MIPS simulator and tutorial
+History sections on programming languages, compilers, operating systems and databases

Whats New in the Third Edition

New pedagogical features

Understanding Program Performance
-Analyzes key performance issues from the programmers perspective

Check Yourself Questions
-Helps students assess their understanding of key points of a section

Computers In the Real World
-Illustrates the diversity of applications of computing technology beyond traditional desktop and servers

For More Practice
-Provides students with additional problems they can tackle

In More Depth
-Presents new information and challenging exercises for the advanced student

New reference features

Highlighted glossary terms and definitions appear on the book page, as bold-faced entries in the index, and as a separate and searchable reference on the CD.

A complete index of the material in the book and on the CD appears in the printed index and the CD includes a fully searchable version of the same index.

Historical Perspectives and Further Readings have been updated and expanded to include the history of software R&D.

CD-Library provides materials collected from the web which directly support the text.

On the CD

CD-Bars: Full length sections that are introduced in the book and presented on the CD

CD-Appendixes: The entire set of appendixes

CD-Library: Materials collected from the web which directly support the text

CD-Exercises: For More Practice provides exercises and solutions for self-study
In More Depth presents new information and challenging exercises for the advanced or curious student

Glossary: Terms that are defined in the text are collected in this searchable reference

Further Reading: References are organized by the chapter they support

Software: HDL simulators, MIPS simulators, and FPGA design tools

Tutorials: SPIM, Verilog, and VHDL

Additional Support: Processor Models, Labs, Homeworks, Index covering the book and CD contents

Instructor Support

+ Instructor Support is provided in a password-protected site to adopters who request the password from our sales representative
+ Solutions to all the exercises
+ Figures from the book in a number of formats
+ Lecture slides prepared by the authors and other instructors
+ Lecture notes

For instructor resources click on the grey "companion site" button found on the right side of this page.
This new edition represents a major revision.
New to this edition:

* Entire Text has been updated to reflect new technology
* 70% new exercises.
* Includes a CD loaded with software, projects and exercises to support courses using a number of tools
* A new interior design presents defined terms in the margin for quick reference
* A new feature, Understanding Program Performance focuses on performance from the programmers perspective
* Two sets of exercises and solutions, For More Practice and In More Depth, are included on the CD
* Check Yourself questions help students check their understanding of major concepts
* Computers In the Real World feature illustrates the diversity of uses for information technology
*More detail below...
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Computers in the Medical Office with Student CD-ROM

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

This revision incorporates the important changes both in the NDCMedisoft program and in the medical office environment. Computers in the Medical Office offers training and applications using full-featured, state-of-the-art software and current, realistic medical office cases while building transferable computerized medical billing and scheduling skills. Although it is correlated to Medisoft software, students who complete CIMO learn the appropriate terminology and skills necessary to use any patient billing software program with minimal additional training.
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Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Architecture and Design)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

This best-selling title, considered for over a decade to be essential reading for every serious student and practitioner of computer design, has been updated throughout to address the most important trends facing computer designers today. In this edition, the authors bring their trademark method of quantitative analysis not only to high performance desktop machine design, but also to the design of embedded and server systems. They have illustrated their principles with designs from all three of these domains, including examples from consumer electronics, multimedia and web technologies, and high performance computing.

The book retains its highly rated features: Fallacies and Pitfalls, which share the hard-won lessons of real designers; Historical Perspectives, which provide a deeper look at computer design history; Putting it all Together, which present a design example that illustrates the principles of the chapter; Worked Examples, which challenge the reader to apply the concepts, theories and methods in smaller scale problems; and Cross-Cutting Issues, which show how the ideas covered in one chapter interact with those presented in others. In addition, a new feature, Another View, presents brief design examples in one of the three domains other than the one chosen for Putting It All Together.

The authors present a new organization of the material as well, reducing the overlap with their other text, Computer Organization and Design: A Hardware/Software Approach 2/e, and offering more in-depth treatment of advanced topics in multithreading, instruction level parallelism, VLIW architectures, memory hierarchies, storage devices and network technologies.

Also new to this edition, is the adoption of the MIPS 64 as the instruction set architecture. In addition to several online appendixes, two new appendixes will be printed in the book: one contains a complete review of the basic concepts of pipelining, the other provides solutions a selection of the exercises. Both will be invaluable to the student or professional learning on her own or in the classroom.

Hennessy and Patterson continue to focus on fundamental techniques for designing real machines and for maximizing their cost/performance.

* Presents state-of-the-art design examples including:
* IA-64 architecture and its first implementation, the Itanium
* Pipeline designs for Pentium III and Pentium IV
* The cluster that runs the Google search engine
* EMC storage systems and their performance
* Sony Playstation 2
* Infiniband, a new storage area and system area network
* SunFire 6800 multiprocessor server and its processor the UltraSPARC III
* Trimedia TM32 media processor and the Transmeta Crusoe processor

* Examines quantitative performance analysis in the commercial server market and the embedded market, as well as the traditional desktop market.
Updates all the examples and figures with the most recent benchmarks, such as SPEC 2000.
* Expands coverage of instruction sets to include descriptions of digital signal processors, media processors, and multimedia extensions to desktop processors.
* Analyzes capacity, cost, and performance of disks over two decades.
Surveys the role of clusters in scientific computing and commercial computing.
* Presents a survey, taxonomy, and the benchmarks of errors and failures in computer systems.
* Presents detailed descriptions of the design of storage systems and of clusters.
* Surveys memory hierarchies in modern microprocessors and the key parameters of modern disks.
* Presents a glossary of networking terms.
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This book is excellent - I've never seen another computer science book of its type or quality. It i...

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs - 2nd Edition (MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs has had a dramatic impact on computer science curricula over the past decade. This long-awaited revision contains changes throughout the text.

There are new implementations of most of the major programming systems in the book, including the interpreters and compilers, and the authors have incorporated many small changes that reflect their experience teaching the course at MIT since the first edition was published.

A new theme has been introduced that emphasizes the central role played by different approaches to dealing with time in computational models: objects with state, concurrent programming, functional programming and lazy evaluation, and nondeterministic programming. There are new example sections on higher-order procedures in graphics and on applications of stream processing in numerical programming, and many new exercises.

In addition, all the programs have been reworked to run in any Scheme implementation that adheres to the IEEE standard.
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Customer Review: inspires
whats this programming thing all about? thats what I thought mid-way through a business major in col...
Customer Review: cs intro the way it should be
Do you know that old saying "Separates the men from the boys", it applied to this book. While ...

Microsoft SharePoint 2003 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Corporations have finally embraced portals as tools for knowledge sharing, and SharePoint, which offers easy integration with Microsoft Office, is an increasingly popular solution, with ten percent of the portal market Shows IT developers and administrators how to get up to speed fast on SharePoint portal technology Topics covered include building sites with SharePoint and FrontPage, setting up document collaboration and information sharing, updating custom SharePoint sites using Microsoft Office, developing an HTML viewer for Office documents, creating custom reporting forms using InfoPath, and integrating SharePoint sites using SharePoint Services
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Targus PA400U DEFCON 1 Ultra Notebook Computer Security System - PARENT

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Customer Review: Changing Combos
I am a student living in a dorm situation and so wanted some basic protection for my lap top compute...
Customer Review: Exactly same as the description
This is the best lock you can find for laptops, but I am still not very confident with it. It looks ...

Monster Cable JM REPC M HP-20 Computer Stereo Audio to Stereo Receiver Using Minijack-to-RCA Connection (20 ft.)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Monster Cable Products is the world's leading manufacturer of cables for audio, video, home theater, car, computer, satellite, and custom installation. Monster began manufacturing premium speaker cables 21 years ago. Monster has since grown to encompass several different new divisions that manufacture and market a variety of superior quality products. Monster products have become an indispensable accessory for music lovers, audiophiles, recording studios, sound professionals, musicians, custom installers, computer users and home theater enthusiasts throughout the world. Monster offers more than 1000 products, and has become an indispensable accessory for music lovers, audiophiles, recording studios, sound professionals, musicians, custom installers and home theater enthusiasts.This cable is designed for high performance hookup of Stereo Minijack Computer Output to Stereo Receiver RCA input. Dual "balanced" conductors allow for greater clarity and deeper bass. XLN Xtra Low Noise construction assures increased rejection of noise and interference. 24K gold contacts provide maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance. High performance audio cable connects 1/8" stereo minijack male to stereo RCA male connectors.
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Customer Review: good but expensive
I can't say whether they are worth the money, becuase I haven't tried similar products. However, th...
Customer Review: They're very good indeed!
They're well made, excellent sounding interconnects from a well known audiophile company --I own som...

Monster Cable JM REPC M HP-10 Computer Stereo Audio to Stereo Receiver Using Minijack-to-RCA Connection (10 ft.)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Monster is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance cables that connect audio/video components for home, car and professional use as well as computers and computer games. Monster Cable is an indispensable component for music lovers, audiophiles, recording studios, sound professionals, musicians, custom-installers and home theatre enthusiasts. Monster's audio cables increase the clarity, dynamics and power of the audio signals that travel through them. Monster video cables deliver the sharpest, clearest picture possible with naturally vivid color from traditional and digital television, projectors, home theatre and satellite systems.
Price: $24.99
Customer Review: It's a cable
I used this cable to connect my ipod to the connection in my trunk. I was getting a lot of interfere...
Customer Review: Monster at the top of its game...
Monster has always had the reputation to being the best in quality for their products... When you th...

Koss CS100 Speech Recognition Computer Headset

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Koss, a leading manufacturer of high-fidelity stereophones, is pleased to introduce the CS100 stereo headset with electret, noise cancellation microphone for hands-free communication from your personal computer. It is ideal for telephony, voice-activated and voice recognition software and computer games with sound cards with built-in bias supply. But it can also be used with an external power source if sound card does not have a built-in bias supply.CS100's Clear Voice Technology noise cancellation microphone delivers clear communication in noisy environments. Other features include dynamic element for extended frequency response, foam ear cushions for open, hear-through sound, adjustable headband for best fit and straight, single entry cord.
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Customer Review: excellent!
This is such a fantastic headset! It sounds great! and its comfortable and perfect for gaming. I esp...
Customer Review: Great for gaming; great sound and voice
I do a lot of on-line gaming (Aces High with built in voice, WWII Online with Teamspeak, Battlefield...

MXL MXL V63MBP Computer Desktop Recording Kit

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

The kit includes a large-diaphragm microphone with cable, adapters, and a desktop stand. It gives you an easy and inexpensive way to record into your computer. The MXL microphone included in the kit is battery powered rather than phantom powered, and it comes with the cable and adapters that allow it to plug directly into your PC as well as into mic preamplifiers, mixing consoles, or computer audio interfaces--any equipment using XLR, 1/4", or mini-plug connectors. Simply download some recording freeware, plug in your MXL microphone, and lay tracks.Perfect for recording vocals, instruments, and for voiceover commentary to liven home CD and DVD video recordings as well as for capturing location sound effects and field audio recordings with your laptop.
Price: $149.95

Koss SB40 Computer Headset with Microphone

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Koss Corporation is known worldwide for its high-fidelity stereophones and headphones with boom microphones and audio accessories. The SB 40 stereophone features a dynamic microphone for hands-free communication from your personal computer. The dynamic microphone offers optimized pick up pattern and the closed leatherette ear cushions - maximum isolation and deep bass.
List Price: $39.99
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Customer Review: Computer headset but NOT USB connection
The product discription calls it a computer headset. If you look at the picture, you can see a shor...
Customer Review: Nice but
Good clean loud if necessary sound but the headband is somewhat difficult to adjust plus the major f...

Snarling Dogs CC-1 Keyboard Chord Computer

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Chord computer finds over 500 chords. Scales in major, melodic minor, harm ascend/melodic descend minors. Inversions shown, with easiest displayed first. 6th, 7th, and 9th chords displayed at your touch. Play easier and better piano in minutes!
Price: $39.95

LINE6 UX1 TONEPORT Music Computer Interface

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Professional producers, engineers, and musicians turn to Line 6 in studios around the world for high-quality recordings. Line6 UX-1 is part of the first line of recording & modeling interfaces designed for pro grade tone for guitar, bass, vocals, and more. It combines a hardware interface and software utilities for studio quality recording using a Windows-based PC or a Macintosh computer. Stereo Monitor Input via stereo 1/4-inch jack Headphone Output Pro Audio performance with over 100dB signal-to-noise & dynamic range Unique, full tone low latency monitoring regardless of recording software's buffer size 44.1 & 48KHz, 16 & 24 bit recording 96KHz mode with built-in sample rate conversion for simultaneous input and output Powered through USB connectivity Rock-solid Drivers - ASIO, WDM, Mac OS X SOFTWARE TonePort is like a rack full of premium tube recording equipment, plus a perfectly engineered recording room for guitar and bass, thanks to our acclaimed guitar/bass direct tone with mic and cab modeling. Special Line 6 edition of Ableton Live so you can start making great sounding recordings immediately GearBox software controls TonePort and gives you a premium tone front end for all your recordings
Price: $159.99

Kingston KVR333/512R DDR Memory Upgrade For Desktop Computers, 333MHz (PC2700), 512MB, 184-Pin DDR Desktop DIMM

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

ValueRAM is Kingston's value-priced line of industry-standard, generic memory intended for customers who have white box or generic computer systems, or who plan to purchase memory by specification. ValueRAM is designed to industry specifications tested, is 100% tested and is available at competitively low prices.
Used Price: $39.99

Fellowes 55-Piece Computer Toolkit, Black

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Fellowes computer accessories are designed to make working at the PC a more organized, comfortable and productive experience. Ergonomics, media storage, media labeling, PDA and telephone accessories, input devices and business cases are just a sampling of the products in Fellowes extensive line.This 55-piece computer tool kit is great to upgrade, maintain and repair computer systems. It includes ratchet drivers and screwdrivers, various bits, AA batteries, brush, precision pen knife, diagonal cutting pliers, chip extractor, needle nose pliers, 3-pronged parts retriever, voltage tester, flashlight, crimp and strip wire stripper, spare parts container, surface cleaning wipes, cable ties, wrist band, insulated tape, vinyl zipper case and some more.
Amazon Price: $49.99
Customer Review: Sturdy
This item is very sturdy, I don't feel that it will bend while being used, and came with a lot of pi...

The Standard Deviants - Learning HTML

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

A solid introduction to the intricacies of HTML, the computer language used to create Web pages, is presented in this video by the Standard Deviants, a cast of energetic young performers whose off-the-wall skits make the technical content easy to remember. Beginning with introductory comments on the Web and hypertext, the lessons quickly move into HTML itself, with illustrations and examples of how to create a simple Web page using the text editors found on almost any computer. The video does explain the workings of WYSIWYG ("what you see is what you get") editors, which write code for you, but as the emphasis throughout is on writing HTML by hand, even those who are familiar with Web-page construction can learn something about the inner workings of the code. All the essentials of creating a basic Web page are covered, including how to format text in HTML, working with colors on Web pages, and inserting graphics. There is even a presentation on how to upload the page you create onto the Web itself for publication to the world. This is a very solid introduction into HTML, and the unorthodox presentation will help some seemingly complicated material stick in the mind. --Robert J. McNamara
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Customer Review: Webpage Castastrofia
I began my website by opening notepad. I typed the title, and began my report that I was going to po...
Customer Review: great presentation- but very basic!
This video is put together really well. It makes learning HTML very easy for anyone. However, it is ...

The Standard Deviants - Excel @ HTML (Learning HTML)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Do you know what hypertext markup language is? If not, you need Learning HTML. This DVD will explain what HTML is, web pages, scanners, servers, web page design issues, and more. If you want to create a web page, or simply want to be up-to-date with today's technology, you don't want to pass on this DVD! (Formerly titled "Learning HTML DVD")
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Customer Review: Webpage Castastrofia
I began my website by opening notepad. I typed the title, and began my report that I was going to po...
Customer Review: great presentation- but very basic!
This video is put together really well. It makes learning HTML very easy for anyone. However, it is ...

Penthouse: Internet Babes

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

The hottest Internet women that you've ever seen! The World Wide Web--with one click of your mouse you can summon the most beautiful girls in the world to appear right before your eyes. Does this sound like a dream? Well, Penthouse just made it a reality. We surfed the Web for you and found the sexiest babes ever to appear on your computer screen. So get your hard drive ready, sit back and relax as Penthouse becomes your guide in sensual cyberspace.
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Customer Review: SKIP THIS ONE
This DVD is so lame I traded in the first day I bought it. It doesn't even have any Penthouse Pets b...
Customer Review: Should have been more
I'm a huge Asia Carrera fan, and know her work from the adult film industry, so I was looking forwar...

Yamaha YPT-200AD 61 Key Electric Portable Grand Piano with Yamaha Education Suite and AC Adapter

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

An affordable 61-key portable keyboard that also doubles as a personal music teacher, the YPT-200AD has it all: 134 voices, 100 accompaniment styles, General MIDI compatibility, and such bonus functions as Yamaha's Education Suite and Portable Grand. The combined features are great for beginners, but also come in handy for music hobbyists who value reliability and versatility in a portable keyboard. New players will particularly delight in the Yamaha Education Suite (YES), which features 102 built-in songs separated into left- and right-hand parts for easier lesson planning. YES also offers three keyboard lessons for each hand, including Listen & Learn, which breaks down the melody or rhythm of a selected song; Timing mode, which lets you play the melody or chord by pressing any key with the correct timing; and Waiting mode; which stops the playback of the song until you find the correct note. Finally, YES monitors your practice progress and gives you feedback.

The YPT-200AD offers a number of non-lesson features as well. Yamaha digitally sampled its world-renowned grand pianos and transferred the rich, full tones to the YPT-200AD, so you can enjoy the warmth and clarity of a grand piano sound with the push of a single button. Other general MIDI-compatible voices include trumpets, violins, drums, guitars, bass, drum kits, and even a choir. Plus, the keyboard offers a cool DJ section. Simply activate the Sound Effect button and hold down any key to get in a soulful hip-hop groove.

The auto-accompaniment feature is another favorite. Select from the 100 accompaniment styles, and the keyboard will create a backup band to follow you throughout the song. Best of all, you have complete freedom to match different styles. Want to find out how Mozart would sound as a disco star? Go for it. The voices and accompaniment styles are diverse and interesting thanks to the 32-note polyphony, which ensures that the keyboard can play back 32 different part or sounds at once (including 16-part multi-timbre)--enough for even the most demanding piece.

Finally, the Yamaha YPT-200AD lets you take advantage of the Internet on a whole new level. The unit includes General MIDI (GM) compatibility, with MIDI in and out connections that sync up with your PC. Once Internet enabled, you'll have access to thousands of MIDI song files on the Web. Additional features include a comprehensive chord dictionary, genuine stereo speakers with separate amplifiers, a large LCD display, a built-in metronome, a sustain pedal jack, and an A/C power adapter. The keyboard measures 37.25 by 4.33 by 13.66 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Keyboard, AC adapter, user's manual.
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Customer Review: Great piano
Exellent piano.Take your time to look for the ac adapter it is very well hidden
Customer Review: TERRIFIC KEYBOARD - do NOT buy the recommended stand DOESN'T FIT
Great keyboard. Great sound quality. Slow shipping with DSL. The matching black bench is excellent.....

D-Link DCS-6620G Wireless PTZ Internet Camera, Optical Zoom, Dual Codec, 0.05Lux

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Ultimate Remote Monitoring Solution For Your Security Needs D-Link, a leading provider of wired and wireless IP Cameras, introduces a new member of the SECURICAM Network family of Internet Cameras: the DCS-6620G Wireless Internet Camera. Featuring a 10x optical zoom lens, built-in microphone, and low-light sensitivity, the DCS-6620G is the ultimate remote monitoring solution for your security needs. The DCS-6620G Wireless Internet Camera features motorized pan, tilt, and optical/digital zoom, giving you greater remote viewing options. With a 10x optical zoom auto focus/auto iris lens, get greater clarity and more detail from your recordings than digital zoom alone. Optical zoom lets you identify people, license plate numbers, and other important details that are difficult to clearly view with digital zoom.
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Amazon Price: $770.05
Customer Review: Do not buy this camera
I'm a software developer - believe me when I say - do not buy this camera. It freezes up constantly,...

Linksys WVC54GC Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Travelers can look in on the family or the home through this compact wireless camera that can easily and inconspicuously be placed anywhere in the home.
Amazon Price: $103.54
Customer Review: Waste of money
Gotta agree with the other reviewers on this one. The image is too dark and there is not much you c...
Customer Review: Bigger than it looks.
The image quality of this camera isn't great, and as the other reviewer states, it needs lots of lig...

Equus EQU-3030 OBD2 Car Reader

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

This Equus compact hand-held OBD2 tool offers light do-it-yourselfers and consumers a quick and easy way to find out why the "CHECK ENGINE" light illuminated on 1996 and newer cars, light trucks, mini-vans and SUVs - foreign and domestic. This little tool packs a big punch with its patented single-screen display and system status LEDs for a quick check. Key Features and Functions: - Works on all 1996 and newer OBD2 Compliant Vehicles. - "Plug and Play" Interface. Connects to the vehicle and shows all necessary data in 15 seconds or less - no set up required. - Patented Single-Screen Display. Patented all-in-one display shows 19 vital pieces of information, including diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), pending codes, emissions monitor status and more (U.S. Patent #6,687,584). - C.A.N. (Controller Area Network) Coverage. C.A.N. will be mandatory on all vehicles in 2008. It is the fastest way yet for OBD2 vehicles to speak with their computerized systems. - Erases Codes. Lets the user turn off the "Check Engine" light, clear codes and reset monitors. - Booklet and CD. Includes manual with DTC definitions in English, French and Spanish. - Support. Includes free Understanding OBD2 video and support by all ASE Certified Technicians via toll-free phone line or Internet. - System Status LEDs. Color-coded LEDs show quick emissions readiness status. This is great to use before getting an annual emissions "smog" check, buying a used car
Customer Review: Easy to use trouble code reader at great price
As a backyard mechanic I was frustrated with the new cars and the check engine light that results in...

AutoXray EZ-Update 400

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

List Price: $29.99
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Magellan ROADMATE 700 GPS Navigation System

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Imagine having a personal assistant in your car, guiding you turn by turn, with a friendly voice and visual signals, even when you dont know the address. Thats exactly what you get with the Magellan® RoadMateTM 700 portable GPS Auto Navigation System. Forget about sorting through large folding paper maps or taking the time to print out Internet directions. With a built-in map database of the entire U.S. and Canada1 theres no need to download mapping information from your computer. Simply turn it on, select a destination using the latest in full-color, touch screen technology or the dynamic backlit keypad and within seconds youre on your way.
Price: $1,200.00
Customer Review: Hardware Failure (Loss of Sound)
I have had this unit for about 2 years or so, if I can remember correctly, and it was purchased new....

IlluStory Book Kit

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

IlluStory

Write and illustrate your own book!!

Imagine your child's face when she or he sees their own story and drawings made into a professionally typeset, hardbound book! With this multi - award winning kit, you simply have your child write and illustrate their story using the materials supplied in the kit, which are then mailed in (in the pre-paid envelope provided) for publication. You'll soon receive a beautiful, professionally typset, 12 page, 7" x 9" hardcover book, complete with an "about the author page", title and dedication pages and your little author's name, title and drawing laminated on the cover. Extras books are optional and make great gifts for grandparents. Winner of Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, Parents' Choice Classic Award, Family Life's Best Learning Toy Award and Dr. Toy Best Toy-Classic Award.
Price: $19.95
Customer Review: Super fun, educational keepsake
I bought this kit for my 6 year old daughter. She couldn't wait to start drawing. She dictated the...
Customer Review: Wonderful product
Wonderful product. We bought this as a gift for my son's 7th birthday as a fun incentive to get him ...

The TCP/IP Guide: A Comprehensive, Illustrated Internet Protocols Reference

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

The TCP/IP Guide is both an encyclopedic and comprehensible guide to the TCP/IP protocol suite that will appeal to newcomers and the seasoned professional. It details the core protocols that make TCP/IP internetworks function, and the most important classical TCP/IP applications. Its personal, easy-going writing style lets anyone understand the dozens of protocols and technologies that run the Internet, with full coverage of PPP, ARP, IP, IPv6, IP NAT, IPSec, Mobile IP, ICMP, RIP, BGP, TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, SMTP, NNTP, HTTP, Telnet and much more. The author offers not only a detailed view of the TCP/IP protocol suite, but also describes networking fundamentals and the important OSI Reference Model.
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Customer Review: Takes me back
Many years ago I read a book by Mark Minasi called NT Server, then moved on to his Win2k and Win2k3 ...
Customer Review: THE ULTIMATE TCP/IP GUIDE!!!
Are you a network administrator or just a networking student who is working with TCP/IP? Well, you'r...

Computer Networking : A Top-Down Approach Featuring the Internet (3rd Edition)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

The 3G IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): Merging the Internet and the Cellular Worlds, Second Edition

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

"If you need to know the IMS vision you need to read this book....

The IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) is the exciting new technology that will merge the Internet with the cellular world. It will make Internet technologies such as the web, email, instant messaging, presence, and videoconferencing available nearly everywhere.

The 3G IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) provides a thorough overview of the IMS and its technologies. Throughout, the authors first describe how each technology works on the Internet and then explain how the same technology is adapted to work in the IMS, enabling readers to take advantage of any current and future Internet service.

Presents an introduction to the IMS - its goals, history, vision, the organizations involved in its standardization and architecture

Discusses the signalling plane of the IMS including protocols, such as SIP and Diameter, used between the IMS architectural entities. Also describes how the IETF developed these protocols and how they are used in the IMS architecture

Describes the media plane of the IMS and discusses Internet protocols that are not currently used in the IMS but may be in the future

Provides SIP-based service examples such as presence, instant messaging and Push-to-Talk

Engineers, programmers, business managers, marketing representatives, and technically aware users will all find this book invaluable as it will help them to understand how the IMS works and the business model behind it. "
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Customer Review: Good book but bad index...
The book is good, expensive but good. However I'm very disappointed about the index (the alpha...
Customer Review: IMS - Revealed From the Inside
The 3G IMS book provides a look at IMS organization and SIP signaling from one of the people who wer...

MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-350): Implementing Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004 (Pro-Certification)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Ace your preparation for MCP Exam 70-350and expand your knowledge of Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA) 2004, Microsofts advanced application layer firewall, virtual private network (VPN), and Web cache solution. Designed to help maximize your performance on the exam, this TRAINING KIT packs the resources that exam candidates want mostincluding in-depth, self-paced training; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and a robust testing suite. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can apply to the job.
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Customer Review: preparing for exam
Very helpful for exam 70-350 and daily tasks as IT Network security administrator.
Customer Review: Very good exam and real world based book
I went to the MOC2824B training a few months ago and didn't like it that much. If you, like me go to...

Pro JSF and Ajax: Building Rich Internet Components (Pro)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Pro JSF and Ajax shows you how to leverage the full potential of JavaServer Faces (JSF) and Ajax. This is not an entry-level tutorial, but a book about building Ajax-enabled JSF components for sophisticated, enterprise-level Rich Internet Applications. Written by JSF experts and verified by established community figures--including Adam Winer (member of the JSF Expert Group, Java Champion), Kito D. Mann (JSFCentral.com and JSF in Action), and Matthias Weßendorf (MyFaces)--this JSF 1.2-compatible book provides reliable and groundbreaking JSF components to help you exploit the power of JSF in your Java web applications.

This book provides a blueprint for building custom JSF UI components and shows how to leverage the best browser technologies, such as AJAX, Mozilla XUL and Microsoft HTC, to deliver Rich Internet Applications.

This book covers standard best practices for behavioral and renderer-specific component classes, renderers, events and event listeners, and JSP tag handlers for each. It also covers advanced techniques such as dynamic content type negotiation, JAR-based resource delivery, and dynamic render kit selection.

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Customer Review: 4 stars for showing that JSF is just too complex
Take a look at chapter 2: the autors build a reusable JSF-component: a dateconverter. -i...
Customer Review: The best there is
I've read cover to cover prior to posting a review for a few times. It is the bible for my works of ...

Statistics : The Exploration and Analysis of Data (with CD-ROM, InfoTrac, and Internet Companion)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:12 GMT

Jay Devore and Roxy Peck's attractive new text focuses on data analysis, citing real data in nearly all the examples, as the prime motivation for the study of statistics. Traditional in structure yet modern in approach, this text guides students through an intuition-based learning process that stresses the interpretation and communication of statistical information. Conceptual comprehension is cemented by the simplicity of notation - frequently substituting words for symbols. Hands-on activities and "Seeing Statistics" applets in each chapter allow students to practice statistics firsthand.
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Customer Review: It's a very good textbook!
I read this book before I puchased it. It's good for students who don't have the strong background i...

Mail and Internet Surveys : The Tailored Design Method

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

For nearly two decades, Don Dillman's Mail and Telephone Surveys and the Total Design Method it outlined has aided students and professionals in effectively planning and conducting surveys. But much has changed since the TDM was developed in 1978. Mail and Internet Surveys: The Tailored Design Method, Second Edition, thoroughly revised and updated by the author from his classic text, addresses these changes and introduces a new paradigm that responds to the recent developments that affect the conduct and success of surveys. In this new edition, Dillman introduces a new paradigm called "Tailored Design," which expands TDM to account for-and take advantage of-innovations such as computers, electronic mail, and the World Wide Web; theoretical advancements; mixed-mode considerations; the increasing acceptance of self-administered surveys; our better understanding of specific survey requirements; and an improved base of social science knowledge. As insightful and practical as its classic original, Mail and Internet Surveys, Second Edition is a crucial resource for any researcher seeking to increase response rates and obtain high-quality feedback from mail, electronic, and other self-administered surveys. Topics covered include: Writing Questions and Constructing the Questionnaire Mixed-Mode Surveys Personal Delivery of Questionnaires Surveying When Speed Is Critical Government Surveys of Households and Individuals Business Surveys Internet and Interactive Voice Response Systems Questionnaires That Can Be Scanned and Imaged Praise for the previous edition . . . "Required reading for anyone who wants to diversify research procedures." -Contemporary Psychology "An excellent reference tool and valuable addition to any serious practitioner's library." -Public Relations Journal "The book is packed with practical suggestions that cover each task in designing andimplementing a survey." -Social Forces
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Customer Review: Very useful!
Very good chapters for mixed-mode survey and alternative ways of delivering a questionnaire.
Customer Review: A bit outdated but worth checking out
I purchased this book and was a bit dissapointed that there was focuse on outdated methods like mail...

Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004 Unleashed (Unleashed)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

A detailed look into best practice design, deployment, and maintenance of an ISA Server 2004 Environment. Written by industry expert Michael Noel, of Convergent Computing, ISA Server 2004 Unleashed provides guidance for ISA deployment scenarios, including step by step guides for configuring ISA to secure Exchange Outlook Web Access, deploying ISA Server 2004 Enterprise edition arrays, setting up Site to Site VPNs, deploying ISA as a reverse proxy in the DMZ of a firewall, and much more. This book covers ISA in great detail, with emphasis on real-world situations and labor-saving scripts that help administrators take control of an ISA environment and leverage its full potential to provide unprecedented levels of security to an environment.

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Customer Review: Awesome Book
This is by far the best ISA Server book on the market. Worth every penny I paid for it.
Customer Review: Great book on a rising product!
This is THE book if you are looking to learn ISA 2004. It is structured in an easy-to-understand man...

Internet Communications Using SIP

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

A complete guide to designing and implementing SIP-based IP communication services The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is about to revolutionize telecommunications. This exciting protocol can be used to establish voice, video, and data sessions on the Internet, making a separate network for voice no longer necessary. The integration of voice with all other Internet services provides the greatest opportunity for innovation. Written by the authors who contributed to the development of the protocol and carrier class services based on SIP, this book explores what SIP does and the new services it enables. You ll find a critical assessment and detailed look at how IP communications based on SIP will enrich communication on the Internet. Sinnreich and Johnston also provide you with a better understanding of how SIP can be used with several key features of legacy telephony networks such as SS7 and ISDN signaling and for H.323 networks. Softswitch solutions are also discussed. They clearly explain the multiple design and implementation issues as well as the decisions you ll have to make in order to provide SIP-based IP communication services. Reflecting the latest developments by the IETF, this book covers: SIP-enabled communications, multimedia, and conferencing Elements of an SIP network, including user agents, servers, and location services Basics of SIP Security such as authentication, encryption, digital signatures, and firewalls Future services for SIP
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Newton's Telecom Dictionary, 21st Edition: Covering Telecommunications, Networking, Information Technology, The Internet, Fiber Optics, RFID, Wireless, and VoIP

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

This is the world's bestselling and most comprehensive reference book on telecom, data communications, networking, computing and the Internet, with over 675,000 copies sold. Featuring 500 new terms plus hundreds more updated and expanded entries, the 21st edition of Newton's Telecom Dictionary weighs in at over four times larger than any other telecom and IT dictionary, and includes wireless, broadband, VoIP, RFID, and fiber optics terms.

Packed with over 22,400 definitions, it explains technical concepts in non-technical language that anyone can understand. It's used by more leading technology companies for training and employee orientation than any other text.

Four bonus sections include: Harry Newton's favorite money-saving tips for telecom, computing, and more; what happens when telecom services are suddenly free?—a vision for this business in the 21st century; how you should orient your precious telecom budget in today's tight times; disaster recovery planning to protect your computing and telecom resources.

Most dictionaries are updated every ten to twenty years. Not this one. Newton updates this dictionary every day and issues a new, expanded, improved and updated edition every ear. This edition is current as of Spring 2005.
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Customer Review: Published Every Year Just to Attempt to Keep Up.
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I've been buying Netwon's Telecom Dictionary since it first came out many years ago. This reference...

Belkin 25FT Hi-Speed Internet Modem RJ11M\RJ11M 400 MBPS Snagless Ice

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

Faster than a speeding bullet; more durable than a normal phone cable; able to get you a faster Internet connection; it's the Belkin High Speed Internet Modem cable. That's right Belkin's high-speed modem cable passes 100Mbits of information per second, giving you the fastest possible Internet connection.The Belkin High Speed Internet Modem cable attaches your modem or home phone to your telephone wall jack and transmits 10 times faster than any normal telephone cable for a clean, and clear transmission.
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I bought this b/c my DSL modem came with a dinky, 6' cable. Not enough! This one is great, I would...

Internet Radio Recorder

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

Internet Radio Recorder is a versatile tool to obtain your favorite music from the internet in a legal manner. It takes advantage of the abundant selection of internet radio stations which deliver an incredible variety of music 24/7.
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Belkin 15FT Hi-Speed Internet Modem RJ11M\RJ11M 100 MBPS Snagless Ice

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

Faster than a speeding bullet; more durable than a normal phone cable; able to get you a faster Internet connection; it's the Belkin High Speed Internet Modem cable. That's right this high-speed modem cable passes 100Mbits of information per second, giving you the fastest possible Internet connection. The Belkin High Speed Internet Modem cable attaches your modem or home phone to your telephone wall jack and transmits 10 times faster than any normal telephone cable for a clean, and clear transmission. PRODUCT FEATURES: Up to 10 times faster than a regular phone cable to get the most out of your modem; 24K gold plated copper contacts provide maximum conductivity to keep data from getting lost; Category 5 structured cable transmits data up to 100Mbites/sec; Signal Exact Twist technology keeps data loss to a minimum; Supports analog or digital (DSL/ISDN) applications; Double shielding (foil and braid) reduces EMI/RFI interference, allowing error-free data transfer at high seeds;Snagless molded strain relief provides added strength with flexibility even under extreme conditions; Compatible with all modem speeds.
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Monster Cable Ultra-High-Speed RJ11 Internet Phone Cable (10 feet, red)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

Internet Media Recorder

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

Internet Media Recorder gives you the power to capture & record video, including video streaming & animations & audio from your favorite Internet sources.
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14ft High Speed Internet Modem Cable RJ11m/rj11m Black

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

Tripp Lite's 14-ft. high-speed Internet cable allows for faster connections than standard phone cabling. RJ11 connectors ensure easy connection. Made from Cat5 UTP cabling, this product sets the standard for high-speed data exchange. Features molded connectors with integral strain relief. RJ11 male to male.
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Memorex MKS4001 Karaoke System in a Microphone with Internet Connectivity

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

Memorex is the No. 1 brand in digital media worldwide, offering a wide portfolio of solutions for storing data, photo, audio and video formats. Memorex' product portfolio includes high-quality products at competitive prices, thus reflecting the company's philosophy to provide innovative concepts on fast-growing market sectors.PRODUCT FEATURES: 50 preloaded songs, more downloadable; Perfect Pitch feature alters voice to stay on-key and add harmony; Choose harmony of male/female duet or trio; Connect to TV for on-screen lyrics; Add professional digital reverb; Software can score your singing ability; Tempo Control; Uses 4 AA batteries (not included); Includes AV and USB cables, and software for downloading additional songs.
Price: $99.99
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Monster Cable Ultra-High-Speed RJ11 Internet Phone Cable (10 feet, yellow)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:13 GMT

More Than Just Cable: Your Link to the Future.Why wait for the future to get the highest quality internet connections money can buy? Monster's complete Internet line offers you extended bandwidth, low loss and Xtra Low Noise - for the most advanced Internet connectivity available today.
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Although this is a pricey cable, its construction and materials are of very high quality. The cabl...
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Belkin 7FT RJ11M/RJ11M 100Mbps Snagless Hi-Speed Internet Modem Snagless Cable (Ice)

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:14 GMT

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Monster Cable LTSK100 Laptop Survival Kit Featuring Internet Cable, Splitter and Travel Pouch 10 Foot Internet Cable with 2-Way Splitter

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:14 GMT

Laptop Survival Kit is designed for simultaneous hookup of laptop to the Internet for the fastest and most reliable connection. It includes 10-foot and 5-inch Monster Internet cable with XLN technology for the fastest, most reliable data transfer. Convenient travel pouch tucks neatly in your laptop case. Tangle-free cable design prevents unmanageable "rats nest" of cable. Extra-long connector tabs allow easy removal from deep hotel phone jacks. RJ11 Phone Splitter allows you to simultaneously hook up a phone and a computer to the same telephone line. DataFlow LED light lets you know when the connection is live or has been dropped.
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The only thing this will do is allow you to use a phone and computer independently on the same phone...
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Love it. Quality stuff - ready to go. I'm confused as to where the short line goes...Its so short, i...

PHP Conference 2003

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:14 GMT

Total : 9 sessions for 6h30 of conferences, NTSC format, no Zones, subtitled in French and English. Sessions are recorded live, in French or English. On the Bonus CDRom : over 50 PHP Applications, PHP itself, with code source and documentations, all sessions slides.

DVD content :
* Advanced PHP - Rasmus Lerdorf
* PHP 5 and Zend Engine 2 - Zeev Suraski
* SRM : persistency, automation PHP objects - Derick Rethans
* PHP Business Case-Québec government - Daniel Pascot
* PHP Optimization - Ilia Alshanetsky
* Use of PHP in clinical research - Jean Maupas
* Installing Apache, PHP & extensions - Jean Michel Dault
* PHP Business Case-factory: Florence - Cyrille Béraud
* PHP Business Case: Global Crossing - Guillaume Giraudon
* Open Source Business models - Marco Tabini
* Protecting Sensitive Data w/MySQL & PHP - Zak Greant
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Metro DataVac 2 Pro Series Toner Vac / 1.17 PHP / Microcleaning Tools

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:14 GMT

The Data-Vac "PRO" Series can handle every cleaning job in the electronic office. It has everything the "PRO" needs for complete office equipment and computer cleaning. In addition, a toner filter system that picks up dangerous toner spills from laser printers and copiers and is 99.9% efficient on particles to 0,3 microns.These Hi-Tech vac/blowers have plenty of power for the toughest jobs, yet they are sensitive enough to pick up the minutest particles. Data-Vac's new Micro Cleaning Tools and "Snorkel" probe attachment sweep up and blow away trouble - fast! Therefore, the "PRO" is perfect for cleaning all types of office equipment - from micros to mainframes, laser printers, copiers, fax machines, disk drives, calculators, electronic typewriters, automatic teller machines. You name it - the Data-Vac "PRO" Series cleans it.
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Metro DataVac 2 Pro Series Toner Vac / 1.17 PHP / Microcleaning Tools / Carry Case

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:50:14 GMT

The Data-Vac "PRO" Series can handle every cleaning job in the electronic office. Plus a toner filter system that picks up dangerous toner spills.
Price: $179.99