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Westlake, Wayne; And Others – Science Software Quarterly, 1985
Describes several commercially-available computer programs which allow users to make copies of "protected" software. Current costs, program features, and ordering information are provided for these "encryption" programs. Also describes a monthly journal (The HARDCORE Computist) which focuses on unlocking copy-protected…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers, Programing, Programing Languages
Tesler, Lawrence G. – Scientific American, 1984
Discusses the nature of programing languages, considering the features of BASIC, LOGO, PASCAL, COBOL, FORTH, APL, and LISP. Also discusses machine/assembly codes, the operation of a compiler, and trends in the evolution of programing languages (including interest in notational systems called object-oriented languages). (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Software, Higher Education
Kay, Alan – Scientific American, 1984
Discusses the nature and development of computer software. Programing, programing languages, types of software (including dynamic spreadsheets), and software of the future are among the topics considered. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Educational Computing Organization of Ontario, Toronto. – 1985
The 88 papers included in this publication are organized into seven groupings used as themes in the conference, "Computing Knows No Borders." The topics are: Administration (12 papers); Computer Studies (13 papers); Educational Tools (10 papers); Logo (7 papers); Software (9 papers); Special Education (8 papers); and Teaching (16…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Conference Proceedings
Avner, Allen – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1984
This theme issue provides brief descriptions or reviews of specific authoring tools including the Digital, TenCORE, EASE, Courseware (Apple), and PLATO authoring systems. Articles on conceptual or practical issues emerging from extensive experience in specific settings or based on use of specific authoring systems are also presented. (MBR)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Peer reviewedKoenig, Michael E. D.; Kochoff, Stephen T. – Special Libraries, 1984
Reports on recent advances in development and use of database management systems and increased recognition of importance of information requirements determination and the data dictionary/directory which have created a new role for librarians. Further potential for library careers in data administration is discussed. Twenty-seven references and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Decision Support Systems
