Essays and Research Papers on Computer Technology

This 7 page paper looks at electronic voting. Answering questions set by the student different systems are outlined and different options such as the use of Java, Macromedia Flash and Active X, as well as SET verses SSL for security, the advantages and disadvantages of a individual network or the internet and issues of e-mal ...

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 ...

A 16 page paper defining networks; discussing network protocols (particularly TCP/IP); listing network components; and measuring network performance. The paper presents the Utilization Law and Little’s Law, providing the equations for each. It provides a list of network characteristics such as bandwidth and latency, and discusses approaches to making the network more efficient ...

A 13 page paper discussing where IT should go in supporting "bionics" research. Biomedical and biomechanical research is totally dependent on the availability of high-volume and high-dependability computing systems. The fears of creating a cyborg are ill founded. Though they make great entertainment and provide many ideas for philosophical exercise, they cannot ...

5 pages in length. The writer presents the following for review of the antisocial aspects of Internet chatting: letter of transmittal, executive summary of study, introduction, results and copy of the original survey. No bibliography.

A 5 page paper which discusses various aspects of pornography as it relates to the Internet. Issues addressed include the levels of acceptance in our society, the prime areas of involvement (chatrooms etc.), and issues concerning our morals and the prevalence of criminal behavior that may be associated with pornography on the Internet. Bibliography lists ...

4 pages in length. The science and technology of robotics involves the construction of mechanical devices that operate either automatically or via remote control. In this research paper, the writer examines robotics functions, industry, and more. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the various aspects of robotics today. Some of the issues addressed are frame problem, evolutionary robotics, and robotics vision techniques. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page research paper that explains assembly language and its relationship to the CPU. Several examples are given to demonstrate how asssembly language is used. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 11 page report discusses the advent of robotic applications in the field of manufacturing with an emphasis on welding possibilities. Costs, social impact, and economic impact are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 12 page paper discussing machine language and the evolution of programming languages from the first generation languages to the fifth generation. Discusses how object-oriented languages are currently widely used due to the advent of windows-based programming and graphical user interfaces. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 7 page technical overview of how hackers contributed to the success of MS NT 4.0 and MS Proxy 2.0. The writer provides opinions of some of the 'white hat' hackers who helped Microsoft solve its problems, discusses competitive firewall products, and offers various opinions on the advantages to MS Proxy 2.0 for NT ...

This 10 page paper explores a sample problem of creating a database for future web publication. Software is chosen for a hypothetical travel agency that wants to make use of an electronic database which will be made available for customers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages in length. Within the highly competitive world of computer technology, each company works hard to attempt to outdo all others. Battles have long been waged and lost throughout history, but there is nothing quite like the technological competition that is being pursued between ORACLE and SAP. Just as with any ...

A 5 page research paper that focuses on Data Warehousing. It begins with an introduction and brief history of communications/technology then defines the current usage of data warehousing. In lists 3 factors that can be used to evaluate a warehousing system and gives areas of focus for utilization of the system. Nine benefits of data ...

A 12 page overview of CD-ROM technology, its past and its future. Includes information on how CD-ROM media is manufactured and discusses future improvements. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 4 page research paper compares and contrasts the latest in computer-enhanced digital technology, CDs and DVDs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page report discusses digital video (DV) cameras and the many applications they offer in terms of creativity, web site design, multi-media production, and more. Digital video cameras specifically target the desktop computer user and offer superior digital storage formats and higher-quality optics. A new generation of affordable digital video cameras, along with the ...

A 4 page paper dealing with fiber optics. Included is a description of fiber optic cables and their use in medicine, telecommunication and other fields. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing a few of the myriad applications that fiber optics have in the medical profession. There are nearly innumerable fiber optic applications possible within the field of medicine; only a few are mentioned here. The technology has provided a method of gathering information of a greater degree of reliability, ...

An 8 page essay on the future of the U.S. Army in the year 2000 and beyond. The essay uses Army sources to show how they will be using computer technology in the 21st century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), an 'old' technology that is finding new life. There are great hopes for the public Internet in terms of attainment of low-latency delivery and minimal packet drop, but achieving those likely also will end favorable views of any hybrid network between TCP/IP and ATM, ...

A 10 page paper that provides an overview of the essential features of current generation and next generation protocols in computer networking, and provides an evaluative comparison. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper on the problems of software piracy around the world. Included are various statistics associated with the problem as well as details concerning court cases being deliberated. The writer also discusses some of the measures that are being taken to turn the problem around. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which illustrates various methods of intervention that are being employed today in an effort to eliminate the risks presented by hackers. Different threats and circumstances which have occurred recently are discussed. this is followed by several approaches that are being implemented in preventing the infiltration from hackers. For the most part ...