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Turner, Judith Axler – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
Computer viruses are programs that propagate themselves from disk to disk and destroy programs or information files. Several universities have recently reported virus outbreaks. Some suggestions for avoiding the viruses are provided. (MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Fraud, Guidelines
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Detweiler, Karen – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Enumerates principal management objectives of database management systems (data independence, quality, security, multiuser access, central control) and criteria for comparison (response time, size, flexibility, other features). Conventional database management systems, relational databases, and database machines used for backend processing are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computers, Data Processing
Middleton, Teresa – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1986
This electronic utility promises to instantly deliver to the classroom a vast array of constantly updated instructional materials--software, textbooks, news services, video, databases, reference sources, word processing, and spreadsheet tools--and to bring all of technology's capabilities together into one integrated system. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Educational Technology
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Roth, Gene L. – Journal of Studies in Technical Careers, 1986
Encourages teachers to examine how equity in educational computing may be occurring in vocational programs. Outlines several strategies for creating equal educational computing opportunities for students in vocational education. (Author/CH)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Equal Education, Females
Turner, Judith Axler – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Beta testing--the process of trying a product in a real-world setting before releasing it commercially--exploits a natural interface between universities and high-technology industries. High-tech companies need confidential, real-world tests of new products, and universities are eager to get an early look at tomorrow's technology. (MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Higher Education, Industry
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Bush, Michael D. – Applied Language Learning, 1991
Reviews principles for hardware selection, and forecasts the state of technology in terms of fidelity, feedback, and open architecture in language training. (six references) (GLR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Educational Technology, Feedback
Denning, Peter J.; Brown, Robert L. – Scientific American, 1984
A computer operating system spans multiple layers of complexity, from commands entered at a keyboard to the details of electronic switching. In addition, the system is organized as a hierarchy of abstractions. Various parts of such a system and system dynamics (using the Unix operating system as an example) are described. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Software, Computers
Fortier, Sandra Jo – The Secretary, 1987
Discusses new hardware and software that can help persons with visual impairments perform secretarial duties. (CH)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Clerical Occupations, Computer Software, Computers
DeLoughry, Thomas J. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
Computers and synthesizers are being used to create new sounds that cannot be played on traditional instruments. Computers and instructional software are also helping to teach students to compose music, to analyze scores, to read music, and to do ear training drills. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Software, Computers, Higher Education
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Johnson, Deborah G. – Journal of Social Issues, 1984
Argues that philosophical, ethical analysis is needed when the moral rules relevant to a situation (such as the use of computers) are not obvious, or when several moral principles come into conflict. In this context, examines rights of ownership of computer programs, and the effects of increasing computer use on privacy and power. (Author/KH)
Descriptors: Codes of Ethics, Computer Software, Computers, Ethics
International Trade Administration (DOC), Washington, DC. – 1983
A series of meetings was held to assess future problems in United States high technology, particularly in the fields of robotics, computers, semiconductors, and telecommunications. This report, which focuses on the computer industry, includes a profile of this industry and the papers presented by industry speakers during the meetings. The profile…
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Software, Computers, Economics
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Budin, Howard; And Others – Social Studies, 1987
Examines possible and desirable directions for computer use in the social studies and identifies what software is presently being used. Investigates how closely the aims of social studies match present software selection. Explores future possibilities for the development of software in social studies. (RKM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computers, Educational Change
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Philadelphia, PA. – 1985
The critical role of computers in scientific advancement is described in this panel report. With the growing range and complexity of problems that must be solved and with demands of new generations of computers and computer architecture, the importance of computational mathematics is increasing. Multidisciplinary teams are needed; these are found…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Science, Computer Software, Computers
Turner, Judith Axler – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
Interviews with computer-company officials and a survey show that: despite higher education discounts, computer companies make money; colleges offer computer companies intellectual capital; students take hardware and software preferences with them into jobs; higher education influences computers built and sold; and higher education is a…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Feichtner, Sheila H. – Vocational Education Journal, 1989
The author states that the integration of computers into vocational education will result in wider opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Three obstacles stand in the way of the full use of computers: the expense of special equipment, the lack of good software, and teacher apprehension. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Software, Computers
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