Two contrasting additions to the online audio market are reviewed: "iVocalize", a browser-based audio-conferencing software, and "Skype", a PC-to-PC Internet telephone tool. These products are selected for review on the basis of their success in gaining rapid popular attention and usage during 2003-04. The "iVocalize" review emphasizes the…

This book is designed to permit environmentally-conscious individuals to quantify the impact on the biosphere of their actions in the following areas: Home/household energy use; water use; transportation; consumerism (durable goods, foods and agricultural products, paper and forest products); toxics; waste, packaging, single-use items, and…

This step-by-step guide to constructing word processing files using the AppleWorks software on the Apple IIe computer covers (1) loading the program; (2) adding files to the desktop; (3) selecting the word processor option; (4) naming the file; (5) setting tabs; (6) selecting print options; and (7) saving the file. Sixteen sample screen displays…

This step-by-step guide to formatting disks using the AppleWorks software on the Apple IIe computer covers (1) loading the program; (2) formatting the disk; (3) volume naming; and (4) exiting the format options. Eleven sample screen displays illustrate the steps. (MES)

This step-by-step guide to using AppleWorks V1.3 to construct word processing files for the Apple IIe computer covers (1) program loading; (2) selecting the add files to the desktop option; (3) selecting a different disk; (4) selecting disk 2; (5) selecting the word processor option; (6) naming the file; (7) setting tabs; (8) selecting print…

This step-by-step guide to using AppleWorks V1.3 to format data disks for use with the Apple IIe computer covers (1) program loading; (2) selecting the add files menu; (3) selecting a different disk; (4) selecting disk 2; (5) returning to the main menu; (6) selecting other activities; (7) disk formatting; (8) volume naming; (9) entering the disk…

This step-by-step guide to using AppleWorks V2.0 to format data disks for use with the Apple IIgs computer covers (1) program loading; (2) selecting the add files menu; (3) selecting a different disk; (4) selecting disk 1; (5) returning to the main menu; (6) selecting other activities; (7) disk formatting; (8) volume naming; (9) using drive 1;…

This step-by-step guide to using AppleWorks V2.0 to format data disks for use with the Apple IIGS computer, includes program loading, selecting other activities, selecting a different disk or drive, selecting Disk 1, disk formatting, volume naming, using Disk 1 (Slot 6), formatting, using screen directions, exiting the format option, escaping the…

VALE (Vocational Assessment of Lost Earnings) is a computer-based information system that assesses loss of capacity to perform work and earn money as a result of disability. System uses the Worker Trait Characteristics associated with occupational titles, which are cross- referenced with national earnings data and number of employed persons in a…

Discusses issues relating to library software including: (1) the library market; (2) library participation in software development; (3) customer support; (4) software standards; (5) copy protection and software theft; and (6) software reviews. (MES)

This paper describes two BASIC computer programs that calculate Hotelling's T-square either for one sample or for two samples. Output of the progams includes the Mahalanobis distance D-square, the F ratio associated with T-square, and its probability level. (Author)

Describes selected training materials (books and programming aids) for computer programming. A list of materials is also provided. Each entry includes title, supplier, format, computer needed, special requirements, and current costs. (JN)

Discusses database agents which can be used to establish federated information bases by integrating heterogeneous databases. Highlights include characteristics of federated information bases, including incompatible database management systems, schemata, and frequently changing context; software agent technology; Java agents; system architecture;…

Uses a few heuristic examples to show how bootstrap analysis can be accomplished using some commonly available software programs. Until bootstrap analysis becomes an automated program option in standard statistical software, quantitative researchers may have to make do with these. (SLD)

Offers a descriptive table of software that helps higher education institutions orchestrate events. Information includes vendor, contact, software, price, database engine/server platform, specific features, and client type. (EV)