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Saavvii for Microsoft Word 1.8.113 (Windows)

Saavvii for Microsoft Word is a free plug-in that allows you to tell Word what you want, in your own way, in your own words. It frees you from having to memorize menus and toolbars--just type in what you want, in your own words, and Word will do it. It...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Software Theories, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2009-02-21

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An Initial Theory of Value-Based Software Engineering

This chapter presents an initial "4+1" theory of Value-Based Software Engineering VBSE. The engine in the center is the stakeholder win-win Theory W, which addresses the questions of "which values are important?" and "how is success assured?" for a given software engineering enterprise. The four additional theories that it draws...

Tags: Software, Software Engineering, Theory

White papers 2005-02-01

Judges rule file-sharing software legal

Stay on top of the latest tech news with our free IT News Digest e-newsletter, delivered each weekday. Automatically sign up today!By ...

Tags: Peer to peer (P2P), Tools & Techniques, Jack Valenti, file-trading, software, RIAA, file-sharing, P2P

Technical articles 2004-08-20

Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy

Everybody loves a good conspiracy theory, but such theories are often more entertaining than accurate. Case in point: Many believe that there's an ongoing conspiracy between virus writers and antivirus software makers, but Jonathan Yarden says the theory has no basis. Find out why he says such a conspiracy just...

Tags: Jonathan Yarden, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, PRODUCTIVITY, virus, vulnerability, worm, antivirus software, computer, software, antivirus, Internet Security Focus Newsletter, Money

Technical articles 2005-11-10

Microsoft to develop office spy software?

Time outMaybe they can then alert the cafeteria before your lunch break and the only employee discount you get will be on the Chef Salad sans dressing. After all, your bloodsugars appear to be high.It may be an interesting exercise in technical intrusion but it lacks anything remotely like...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Litigation, Microsoft Corp., software

Discussion threads 2008-01-22

Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy

Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracyarticle rootMoneyYou say: "The fact that laws exist against releasing malicious code doesn't stop the majority of virus and worm authors from writing them. And their incentive to write an exploit has much more to do with bravado and bragging rights than money."This...

Tags: antivirus software, computer, incompetence, Odd H. Sandvik, profit, security, software, virus, viruses, worms

Discussion threads 2005-11-14

Panel: Collaborative Software Engineering - New and Emerging Trends

Software engineering has long been a fertile ground for researching collaboration. Early on, software engineers developed tools to support collaboration such as configuration management systems and problem resolution or bug tracking systems. These helped support the distributed process that itself became a matter of study. With technological capability and economic...

Tags: Software, Software Engineering, Configuration Management, University Of California, Tools & Techniques, Development Tools, Management, Software Development, Software/Web Development

White papers 2006-09-26

An Industry-Academia Team-Teaching Case Study for Software Engineering Capstone Courses

Exposing software engineering students to newest industry practices and latest research and theories allows them to acquire and maintain the technical skills necessary to continually adjust to the rapid changes that occur in technology. Close interaction with industry members help the university and engineering programs identify real-world problems and their...

Tags: Development Tools, Management, Software, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software/Web Development, Team, Tools & Techniques

White papers 2008-10-25

Kazaa case study ..... Pllzz help

The Kazaa software allows you to search and download content that is shared by premium content providers or by other Kazaa users; create your own files and distribute them using Kazaa.Note that it is possible for a user when sharing/distributing a folder, to inadvertently make subfolders also available to all...

Tags: Kazaa, handa_gur@..., theory, project management, ethical theory, happiness, privacy

Discussion threads 2007-02-13

Permanent file/folder delete based on list

I am considering the situation when, for some reason, say death, I want nominated files to be permanently deleted.Thus, in the case of death an executor, based on instructions contained within the Will, go to the computer start a program select the "death" list and sensitive files are permamently...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, password, Windows EFS, Microsoft Windows, 128-bit

Discussion threads 2008-04-24

Installation of Office 2003 basic

I am having some trouble with one of my client's computers, the machine has been supplied to him by a software company who specialise in retail software for the petrol industryThe PC was supplied with Windows 2000 professional loaded and the retail software only. I suspect that the Windows installation...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 2000, installation screen, Windows Installer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2008-06-26

Add The Trainer's Tool Kit to your library

Susanne Krivanek reviews a book that she says all trainers need to have at their fingertips. Find out why The Trainer's Tool Kit is just the reference guide for both beginning and veteran trainers.If you need a crash course in how to train others, The Trainer’s Tool Kit is for...

Tags: Workforce management, Susanne Krivanek, Susanne E. Krivanek, training, Tool-Kit, trainer, Trainer

Technical articles 1999-10-15

Social Network in Information Technology

Social Network in Information Technologyblog rootFraming Social Attributes of InformationSocial Network of Information Technology . My purpose is to uncover the social knowledge network within Information Tech groups. Below are my thoughts.Brown and Duguid started it all. In The Social Life of Information (2000) they stirred my thinking that information...

Tags: Strategy, social networking, steven.jackson@..., information technology, network, knowledge

Discussion threads 2005-06-22

Where is the passion for extending Microsoft apps?

What is the return on extending Microsoft apps?First and foremost. Opera has always been on the leading edge of browser development.It had tabbed browsing long before anyone else even knew what it was. It included mouse gestures my favourite feature and many others that would suddenly become the Greatest knew...

Tags: Web browsers, OPEN SOURCE, add-In, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., plug-in

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Mind the gap, please

Mind the gap, pleasearticle rootYou are confusedYour point is that developers and security personnel think differently. Ok, how? You said language. Give me an example. Are you talking about coding syntax, product description terminology used in specs, processes, or what?Oh, god, Gartner is at it again..."Gartner estimates that approximately 70...

Tags: huge security issue, security, IT IS

Discussion threads 2005-06-14

AB's reflections

AB's reflectionsblog rootAlternate browsers - OperaOpera has been a useful alternative browser for quite some time. I have used it right from version 5.x. Now that it has become completely free it had banner ads earlier, it can be looked upon as a handy browser.Features: It includes some basic features...

Tags: Web browsers, Web site development, ab_aditya@..., external Website, Web browser, Mozilla Firefox, Web site, Microsoft Internet Explorer, software, Opera Software

Discussion threads 2006-01-09

10 types of programmers you'll encounter in the field

"Pour Some Sugar on Me"Aaargh, it's in my head now, get it out!RE: 10 types of programmers you'll encounter in the field#12 Tech Fashionista knows about all the latest buzzwords and is too busy reading the latest tech blogs and textbooks to do any real work. If you want...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Team management, Development tools, techrepublic@..., bear, software, developer, programmer, team

Discussion threads 2007-11-06

Learn to do a wireless LAN site survey with this tutorial

Not useful for planning new wireless installationsThe techniques discussed in ths article are useful for analyzing existing installations. However, for new installations this is of no value with the exception of spectrum analysis. I would like to see an article that discusses techniques for planning AP placement BEFORE...

Tags: AP, macro, wireless, Associated Press, survey, jdavis@..., networking, Microsoft Excel, access point, tool, WLAN

Discussion threads 2006-05-04

"Light methodologies" will yield new rules for IT consultants, expert says

The light-methodology movement in application development calls for less rigid processes and high skill levels. Columnist Rick Freedman talked with movement leader Jim Highsmith to find out how consultants can prepare for the onset of this trend.The recent changes in the Internet economy have resulted in the movement toward new...

Tags: Development tools, Software development, Tools & Techniques, information technology, Rick Freedman, programmer

Technical articles 2000-11-28

How to find a job?

How to find a job?Hi, My name is Shaun Bedingfield and I have been programming nonprofessionally for over 16 years (I am 26 now). I know a myriad of technologies and feel that I am very qualified to do almost any software development related task. However, I...

Tags: career, job, Knowledge, programming, Shaun, Shaun Bedingfield, shaunbed@..., software

Discussion threads 2005-07-05