Operating Systems -- A Brief History
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A 5 page research paper on the history of operating systems, and a comparison of Unix and MS-DOS. The writer details how Unix works along with its limitations, and how DOS follows a similar pattern but is more user friendly. One source cited.
Filename: Opsys.wps

UNIX / Initiator, Competitor, Server
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An 8 page paper on the UNIX operating system, its history and purpose, competitor threats and how UNIX designers are coping with that threat, along with the fact that it has support from its customer base. The paper postulates that UNIX has served many different government and scientific entities in the past and continues to be enhanced by software designers in order to better serve customers by remaining responsive to today's marketplace. The UNIX operating system serves, and will continue to serve the world through the Web. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Unix.wps

Windows NT & Novell
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A 5 page overview of Windows NT and Novell. Emphasizes that while each product is excellent, Novell may currently have a slight edge with their new modular directory features. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Winov.wps

UNIX COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM
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This 10-page paper provides a background and analysis of the UNIX Computer Operating System. Topics discussed include the history of the system and its importance to computing today, as well as shells, kernels, the file system, process management, memory management and input/output functions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTUnixsy.rtf

Apple Talk
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A complete overview of 'Apple Talk'-- what it is, what is does, and how it works. Paper is 6 pages in length and lists 4 references.
Filename: Appletal.wps

BACnet Hardware and Software Needs
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A 7 page research paper on BACnet and its use as a controller for climate control, lighting, and security systems in large buildings. The writer details what it is, how it operates, and the equipment involved. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bacnet.doc

Case Study: Proposal on Software Development
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15 pages in length. This is a proposal for a travel agency to develop software for the company. Includes Data flow, Gantt Chart, Pert/CPM Chart information, as well as input and output specification. Gives estimated time and cost factor and concludes with options and recommendations. This is an excellent paper with research information that can be applied to any company.
Filename: JGAplane.rtf

Computer Software / Choices
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This 6 page paper discusses choices in computer software, particularly focusing in on Microsoft's Access 97 and Oracle's Oracle 8. The two basics are compared along with a discussion on why a company executive would choose one product over the other. Features such as Internet connectivity and hyperlink capabilities are included and the Year 2000 problem is mentioned. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Compsoft.wps