Review: FutureHype: The Myths Of Technology

Author: Bob Seidensticker ISBN: 1576753700 In an age where there is considerable hype about the wonders of modern technology, Bob Seidensticker prods us to take a step back and put everything into a more realistic perspective or as he most aptly states, we should vaccinate ourselves against hype. Seidensticker's principal theme in FutureHype: The Myths Of Technology Change is that the pace of technological change does not increase exponentially. According to Seidensticker, although...

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Who Moved My Blackberry

I've just finished reading "Who Moved My Blackberry" by Martin Lukes with Lucy Kellaway which is a hugely funny dig at the corporate world and electronic communication. It shows the fallout of sending delicate emails to the wrong people, what can happen when you align yourself to the wrong side even when you suspect all is not as it should be, and the perils of letting your Blackberry get into mischievous hands. Totally unlike the book "Who Moved My Cheese" by Dr Spencer Johnson...

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The Minimum You Need to know to be an OpenVMS Application Developer - Book Review

Do you want to be an OpenVMS Application Developer? If you don't know what that is, then you probably don't need this book, but if you do, you've found the seemingly most comprehensive and readable guide to doing so. Roland Hughes' offering, "The Minimum You Need to know to be an OpenVMS Application Developer" is an abundance of information that you cannot afford to be without. Here's some background: "OpenVMS (Open Virtual Memory System) is a high-end computer server operating...

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The Minimum You Need to Know About Java on OpenVMS - Book Review

The Minimum You Need to Know About Java on OpenVMS By Roland Hughes ISBN 0-9770866-1-5 Stop right there. If you haven't read Roland Hughes' first book in this series, "The Minimum You Need to Know to be an OpenVMS Application Developer" you'll need to do so. Think of it as the prerequisite of a college course. Now, you are ready for the second book, "The Minimum You Need to Know About Java on OpenVMS." Why two books? Java wasn't covered so thoroughly in the first. Believe me;...

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The Minimum You Need to Know About Logic to Work in IT - Book Review

If you are an IT college student, you are likely being gypped. Logic is no longer taught and it really is something you need. According to Roland Hughes, in his book, "The Minimum You Need to Know About Logic to Work in IT," "Logic is the fundamental tool of IT." This book has nothing to do with Leonard Nimoy and Spock's form of Logic, but I'll bet that character would have had knowledge of it! This is where you will be taught what you should still be getting from college professors....

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"The Minimum You Need to Know about Java on OpenVMS" by Roland Hughes - Book Review

Logikal Solutions (2006) ISBN 9780977086610 Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (8/07) While Java has exploded in the world of the Web and high tech toys, "The Minimum You Need to Know about Java on OpenVMS," focuses on "converting existing core business applications to use Java, yet still preserving your investment on the most stable platform on earth." For maximum understanding and success, this book should be read as a companion to "The Minimum You Need to Know to be...

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Interview with Roland Hughes, Author of "The Minimum You Need to Know" Series

Today, Tyler R. Tichelaar of Reader Views is pleased to be joined by Roland Hughes, who is here to talk about his "The Minimum You Need to Know" series, which includes "The Minimum You Need to Know to Be an Open VMS Application Developer," 1st Impression Publishing (2006), "The Minimum You Need to Know About Logic to Work in IT," Logikal Solutions (2007), and "The Minimum You Need to Know About Java on OpenVMS," Logikal Solutions (2006). Roland Hughes is the president of Logikal...

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"The Minimum You Need to Know About Logic to Work in IT" by Roland Hughes - Book Review

Logikal Solutions (2007) ISBN 9780977086627 Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (8/07) Roland Hughes' passion for the IT Industry is obvious. If you have read the first two books in "The Minimum You Need to Know" series, "The Minimum You Need to Know to Be an OpenVMS Developer" and "The Minimum You Need to Know about Java on OpenVMS," you will figure that out very quickly. So imagine his horror when he found out that Logic, the very foundation of application and system...

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"The Minimum You Need to Know to Be an OpenVMS Application Developer" by Roland Hughes - Book Review

1st Impression Publishing (2006) ISBN 9780977086603 Reviewed by Regan Windsor for Reader Views (8/07) While at first glance "The Minimum You Need to Know to Be an OpenVMS Application Developer" may look like a classroom textbook, you don't need to read very far into it to realize it is much, much more. Roland Hughes has managed to write a comprehensive guide on the OpenVMS operating system and a variety of the tools, languages, and databases used, as though he was standing over...

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The Ultimate Book on Microsoft Vista Computer Operating System - Book Review

So, you have purchased the most advanced operating system ever created in the history of humankind, but perhaps you did so reluctantly and because, well that's what your computer came with. But, if you will purchase this book you will learn just how powerful Microsoft Vista is and how many cool new things that it does. The search features in this Vista Operating System are unbelievable and that is something you will definitely notice, but there are too great features in the email...

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A Review - Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-One

As the title implies, Deke McClelland gives the reader a one-on-one approach to the wonders of Adobe Photoshop CS. The book provides a comprehensive walk through of the features of Photoshop in a classroom setting where the reader is the lone student and McClelland the teacher. Deke McClelland is an Adobe Certified Expert and a member of the PhotoshopWorld Instructor Dream Team. He was inducted into the National Association of Photoshop Professionals' Photoshop Hall of Fame in...

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Computer Books - Update Yourself With The Latest In Information Technology

Some people are not even aware of what are computers and how are they useful to us. They can benefit a lot by reading computer books. Computer knowledge has become necessary these days to succeed in any area of specialisation. Every job requires that the candidate should have computer knowledge. We have become so dependent on these machines that our work would stop if we do not have access to them. The books which impart knowledge on the basics of computers help us a lot to know...

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PC Secret Formula Review - Transform Slow PC Into Speed Monster

Having a slow PC can be a pain in the neck, and it certainly takes the fun out of using your computer. But before you throw your sluggish PC out of the windows and go buy a new one, check out an ebook PC Secret Formula first. It could save you some money. Also, don't call the computer service man and pay him $50 an hour to do some basic things like cleaning up your PC or defragmenting the hard drive because you can do all these by yourself easily even though you know nothing about...

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Mastering AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2008

The World's Bestselling AutoCAD Resource Fully Updated for 2008.There's a reason why Mastering AutoCAD is so popular year after year. Loaded with concise explanations, step-by-step instructions, and hands-on projects, this comprehensive reference and tutorial from award-winning author George Omura has everything you need to become an AutoCAD expert. If you're new to AutoCAD, the tutorials will help you build your skills right away. If you're an AutoCAD veteran, Omura's in-depth...

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Deal With Windows Error Messages

It is very common that many computer users have encountered and faced the problem which Windows error messages pop up repeatedly. It must lead to programs not to respond and the PC to slow down or freeze. It is more dangerous when you are operating your pc. You can image that when you are either installing or uninstalling a program or hardware when windows errors occur and then changes occur in your windows registry that may not always be accurately reflected, thus creating numerous...

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Computer Running Slow?

It is a common experience among the user of personal computers, or PCs, to find that the performance of their computer deteriorate over a period of time. Laments such as computer running slow, my pc is slow etc., prop up in informal meetings of these PC users. The primary reason for this development is not due to any fault on the part of the PC, but only due to the fault of the person using the personal computer. The inability of the person to maintain the performance of the PC...

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Computer Book Review - DOS

One of the biggest problems with computer users is that they really do not understand how their computer actually works. They do not fully comprehend the binary codes, which everyone should understand. They do not understand how the electronics work in their computer; they just do not get it they do not know how things work like the mother board, CPU, hard drive or understand the software or how it all works. Perhaps, worst of all they do not understand operating systems and thus,...

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Considering on Implementing a Computer System - Some Thoughts on That

If you are a decision maker that will be making recommendations, advising, consulting or even making the final and actual decision on a new computer or IT system then you need to understand the best process. Today's IT systems are costly and understanding this process will keep your organization from making mistakes. Thus, I'd like to recommend a very good book to you: "Computers for Jumping Profits; Understanding, Selecting, Evaluating and Implementing Computer Systems" by David...

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Computer Book Review - Microsoft's Next Leap Forward

One of the greatest success stories of all times in the business world is perhaps the story and history of Microsoft. Selling software is a great business because once you create it, you can indeed sell it millions of times. And Microsoft has the advantage because their operating systems run on 95% of all computers in the World. Under the leadership of Bill Gates in all his creating brilliance and genius, he created one of the most dynamic and largest companies on a surface of the...

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Computer Books Are Important to Have on Your Small Business Book Shelf

Computers are a way of life and yet two decades ago computers did not even exist, well, not personal computers like the type that every single person in America owns and has in their home or office. Sometimes keeping up with the technology is not easy at all. There are always new words to learn with each new technology and it is as enough you have to learn a whole new language just to understand what those in the industry are talking about. There are always new buzzwords and you...

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Review of Mastering C++

Mastering C++ is a book written by K. R. Venugopal, T Ravishankar and Rajkumar. The book teaches the computer language C++ from the scratch to the professional level in a very friendly approach to the learning of the otherwise very difficult language. First published in 1997, the book is recommended by most of the programmers. Basically written with C programmers in mind, this book caters to novices as well. My brother advised me to read this book as I was desperately trying to...

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How to Improve Your Computer Skills With Computer Books and Ebooks

Are you looking for a computer book to improve your computer programming skills or general IT knowledge? A distinguishing mark of professionals is that they keep up-to-date with the newest ideas, techniques and developments in their field. If you are a computer professional you should read every computer book and computer eBook which can help you to improve your computer skills. You can find good Computer Books and eBooks on the Internet. Some of them can be purchased online, whereas...

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How to Get Rid of the VirtuMonde Virus the Right Way

Because there have been so many new mutations and variants of the VirtuMonde or Vundo virus, the most common methods and tools available have not been able to completely eradicate this tenacious and vicious virus, and if even one area of your computer remains infected, this virus can spread all over again. I know of several people who have tried the usual tools and methods only to find that this treacherous Trojan remained on their systems and they had to either have it serviced...

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Netbook Review

You may or may not have heard of the term "Netbooks". They seem to be all the rage in personal computing these days. So what are they? Netbooks are the new class of mobile computers that offer an alternative to laptops. Basically, they are a smaller version of the laptop, both in form factor and computing ability to execute resource intensive computing applications. They may very well be the next revolution in mobile computing. Computer manufacturers are now offering a scaled down...

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