An Overview of Pentium 4 and 4M Processors
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This 5 page paper looks at these processors as well as several makes and models in which they are found. Graphics is a focus of this paper that evaluates different types of computers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA3184M.rtf

Andrew S. Grove
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A 6 page paper which criticizes the entrepreneurship of Andrew S. Grove. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAgrove.rtf

AOL TimeWarner
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A 4 page paper discussing AOL TimeWarner in terms of Porter’s Five Forces. Still the leading ISP in dialup, AOL is vying with Comcast for leadership in broadband, the only segment of Internet service posting any significant growth. AOL still has as many detractors as it did when it had millions fewer subscribers, but it also still continues to grow on its way to accomplishing the mission of becoming indispensable to subscribers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtAOLTWPorter.rtf

AOL, Netscape, and Explorer
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A 5 page paper which presents the history of the three web browsers in relationship to the competition which exists between the three. A brief illustration of each browser is illustrated, and then the conclusion is made that AOL will win the competition, if it hasn't already. This is due to the fact that AOL offers a great deal more, and has incorporated both Netscape and Explorer into its services in one way or another. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAaolexpl.rtf

Apple Computer’s Industry in 2002
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A 6 page paper based on Harvard Case 8-702-469. In many respects, Apple Computer has been the popular villain of personal computers, evoking strong responses from virtually all corners. Those who are loyal to Apple products are extremely loyal; those who are not do not regard them as serious machines capable of performing serious tasks. Apple’s management has been protective of the products since their inception, but in 2002 the time had come for Apple to acknowledge the fact that creativity exists outside of the Apple complex. The paper uses Porter’s five forces to analyze Apple’s industry and makes recommendations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtApple2002.rtf

Application Architecture for DEF Corporation
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A 5 page continuation of KSitInfoSysChng.rtf. After establishing the needs of users of DEF Corporation's IT system, ABC Consultants are ready to propose changes to the current system. The purpose here is to discuss application architecture. The decisions leading to the final form of application architecture should be straightforward, providing (1) the analysis phase was thorough and documented well; (2) the network is adequate; and (3) the application architect works from a tactical vantage with a strategic perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSitInSysChngCon.rtf

Artificial Intelligence -- Application for Information Gathering
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This 5 page report discusses artificial intelligence and the potential for additional applications that could have a staggering impact in research. This essay suggests developing an artificial intelligence-enhanced information gathering process that would result in the a new generation of search engine that does not rely on the “perseverance of its practitioners” to gather, organize, and analyze data. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWaiapp.wps

Artificial Intelligence: Do computers have the ability to be creative?
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(7 pp) When was the last time that you wondered how "smart" you are? We wonder about it all the time with computers. We may not use the "s" word, because that makes "them" seem too humanoid. But we will ask how much memory does it have - what other things can it "do?" And ever since machin g more and more in our lives there is that faint whisper of a question, what will we do, if "they" get smarter than we are. This discussion will look at some of those, "what-ifs," in the area of artificial intelligence, and the ability of computers to be creative. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBcmpsmt.doc