The Case For Bill Gates
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A 5 page paper that offers a case for Bill Gates and Microsoft in the antitrust action brought by the federal government. The writer points to the fact that choices are available for the consumer.
Filename: Gatescas.wps

ERP ANALYSIS
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This 7-page paper focuses on Enterprise Resource Development (ERP), and its positive and negative points. In analyzing this software management structure, two organizations were examined -- Indian Motorcycles, which has implemented ERP well and Nestle USA, which had a terrible time with ERP implementation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MTerpana.rtf

Use of Technology at Mobil; A Case Study
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This 5 page paper considers a case study supplied by the student of the use of technology in the order processing systems. The paper considers why the first two systems did not work and the reasons for the success of the third, this consideration includes a stakeholder analysis. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEmobil1.wps

“Charles Babbage”
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A seven page paper which looks at the life and works of Charles Babbage, with regard to his achievements in mathematics, science and engineering, the importance of his contributions in various areas of invention and manufacturer, and the development of his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine, which can be seen as the precursors of the modern computer.
Filename: JLBabb.rtf

“Colour measurement in textiles”
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A paper which looks at the importance of accurate colour measurement in textile manufacture, the way in which modern instrumentation and computer databases can be used to standardise colour, and the different methodologies used to ensure accurate sampling of different textiles such as yarn and fur.
Filename: JLcolourtex.wps

“Computerised accounting systems”
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A paper which looks at the specific requirements of a firm of building contractors with regard to the installation of a computerised accounting system, and the particular financial transactions which the system would be required to incorporate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLCompacc.rtf

“Living System” Software
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A 7 page paper comparing software to a living system. Still in development by Sandia National Laboratories is MentorPal®, software that employs neural-network technology to automatically offer “individual real-time advice to soldiers and other government teams in the field.” MentorPal has many of the features of a living system, defined as a system with boundaries, metabolism, defining code, purpose, complexity and a defined size, that also is self-organizing and operates within a framework of conceptual meaning. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSitSoftLivingSys.rtf

“Microsoft as a Monopoly”
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A paper which looks at the ethics of Microsoft’s business practices, and assesses whether it has achieved a monopoly within the software industry and if so, whether this is detrimental to the general good and should be restricted by the state.
Filename: JLmicrosoft.wps

“Printed Circuit Boards in the Computer Industry”
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A nine page paper which looks at the way in which the computer industry has developed over the years, and why particular advances in technology such as the invention of the printed circuit board and the silicon chip have played such a significant part not only in the increased speed and efficiency of modern machines, but also the way in which the new generation of computer technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern society. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLPCB.wps