Artificial Intelligence/ Alan Turing And The Turing Test
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A 10 page paper that describes Alan Turing's development of artificial intelligence concepts and his test, also known as the 'imitation game' that was utilized for a number of years to attempt to determine the presence of artificial intelligence. The author demonstrates a number of reason that the test is flawed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Turing.wps

The History of Artificial Intelligence
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This 7 page paper looks at the use and development of artificial intelligence in the United Kingdom. First the definition of artificial intelligence, and is discussed and then the development is traced through examples of its use and the benefits it provides. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEartint.wps

VRML, An Overview
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A 6 page paper exploring the virtual reality from both a user and an applications point of view. The writer briefly provides a definition of virtual reality (VR), followed by the common systems, procedures, applications, limitations, flexibility, and predictions for the future of VRML. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: cnvrml.wps

The Harrison-Ruzzo-Ullman (HRU) Model
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This 5 page paper looks at the The Harrison-Ruzzo-Ullman (HRU) model of information security. The model is defined and its positive and negative features are highlighted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA208HRU.rtf

"How Computers Work": A Review of the Book by Ron White
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A 3 page overview of this captivating book. While there are some shortcomings, White's inclusion of four-color detailed illustrations and little reliance on text is a welcome relief in aiding our understanding of computer technology. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPcompBk.rtf

"Internet and Computer Law: Cases-Comments-Questions": A Discussion of the Principles Illuminated by Authors Peter B. Maggs, John T. Soma, and James A. Sprowl
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A 12 page discussion of the ease with which private and proprietary information can be unscrupulously gleaned from the multitude of computerized digitized files which exist in the contemporary world. The laws which exist for the purpose of protecting our privacy and the ownership of intellectual property have proven to be a little real benefit. The case law outlined by Maggs, Soma, and Sprowl is used as a springboard in this paper to discuss several independent examples of where information privacy becomes an issue and the measures that can be taken to protect that privacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPlwComp.rtf

"Slaves of the Machine"
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A 5 page summary of the book "Slaves of the Machine" by Gregory J. E. Rawlins. In this book, Rawlins argues that the computer is perhaps the one in control, the master of all of us. This is due to the fact that we designed it, yet make all these alterations to our lives in order to utilize the computer, among other reasons. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.
Filename: RAmachine.wps

"Who Owns Information?: From Privacy to Public Access"
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A 9 page discussion of the concerns presented in the book by Ann Wells Branscomb. The management of information has become considerably more complex in the last few generations. Branscomb details the topic of information ownership with a particular emphasis on the risks which currently exist in regard to information privacy. Branscomb's book supports the contention that, although laws exist to protect digitized information, those laws are inadequate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPpriva3.rtf