"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

3D Animation
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Computer aided design has become a significant factor in such diverse occupations as architecture and toy manufacturing. This 5 page paper examines the technology, history and processes involved in 3D animation and computer simulation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTanimte.rtf

802.11 Technology
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This 16 page paper considers the 802.11 set of protocols looking at the use of the technology in general as well as 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g individually looking at their relative advantages and disadvantages. The paper then considers the dangers of using these in terms of security and where the technology may lead on the future. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TE80211g.rtf

A Brief Outline of the Evolution of Computer Technology
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A 10 page outline of the changes which have overtaken the computer industry since the invention of the first analog computer. This paper concentrates on changes in storage mediums such as tape drives, floppy disks, and CDs as well as changes in CPU technology. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPcmpGui.rtf