...Microsoft Word has brought forth a whole new experience in putting letters and even term papers together. It is constantly keeping up with the every changing ways people do things. As our world of technology tends to grow, Microsoft consistently keeps up to satisfy and benefit their users. Papers and letters used to be just the same old boring typeface and format that you would only get by typing on a typewriter. But Microsoft Word has been able to give people an advanced way to liven up a paper or letter. With the newest Microsoft Word version, it actually will do the paper or letter for you while all you have to do is just fill in the blanks. Microsoft Word first was introduced to the computer and technology world in 1990. It was developed by Charles Simonyi and Richard Brodie. They were hired by the original CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates in 1981. Gates along with his partner Paul Allen, needed to give the world a reason to really dive into the computer world. They felt the only way possible would be if they introduced a way for people to be able to write their letters on a space that could be saved forever without having to make photocopies as well as being able to have assistance with the format of a letter and spelling errors. Hence the first version of Word was introduced in 1983 but it was far from successful and Simonyi and Brodie were sent back to the drawing board. Over the next several years, four more versions were introduced that were no better than the original...
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...| Syllabus College of Natural Science BIO/100 Version 2 Introduction to Life Science with Lab | Copyright © 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course applies a broad, conceptual understanding of biology. Students are introduced to scientific ideologies and concepts that not only shape the biological world, but also shape humans. Students examine the scientific method, evolution and biodiversity, the biology of cells, physiology, the dynamics of inheritance, and the effect humans have on the environment. The text emphasizes methods and the theoretical foundations of ideas, while minimizing isolated facts. It stresses the integration of ideas, making connections that form an understanding of the living world. The weekly online labs add a practical component to the class. The labs build upon the concepts in the text and offer a chance to interact with the material and further their understanding. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have...
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...Telecommunications Evolution Timeline Dawn Cramer Fundamentals of Networking January 27, 2014 Dr. Phillip D. Coleman Microsoft Word In 1981 the first version of Microsoft Word was developed for Windows by Charles Simonyi and Richard Brodie. Charles Simonyi and Richard Brodie were both programmers who worked on Xerox Bravo to produce the first WYSIWYG word processor. WYSIWYG better known as what you see is what you get by web page designers. Word 1.0 that was released in October of 1983 designed for Xenix and MS-DOS and was followed by four similar versions which were not very successful. Then in 1986 Microsoft Word was created for the Atari ST which went by the name of Microsoft Write. Microsoft Write was released in 1988 as a one-time release that would not have updates or revisions. Microsoft write was one of two major PC applications that was released for Atari ST. The other major PC application that was released for Atari ST was Word Perfect. Word Perfect created for Windows was a failure and was a fatal mistake. In 1989 the first version of Microsoft Word for Windows was released with improved interface. This resulted in the release of Windows 3.0 in 1990 which increased sales and was a very big commercial success but it was version 2.0 that established Microsoft Word as a market leader which was released in 1991. In 1992 Word 5.1 was released for Macintosh which became a popular word processor due to its features and ease of use. Word 6.0 designed for Macintosh...
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...processes it according to its basic logic or the program currently running, and outputs the results. Modern computers do this electronically, which enables them to perform a vastly greater number of calculations or computations in less time. Despite the fact that we currently use computers to process images, sound, text and other non-numerical forms of data, all of it depends on nothing more than basic numerical calculations. Graphics, sound etc. are merely abstractions of the numbers being crunched within the machine; in digital computers these are the ones and zeros, representing electrical on and off states, and endless combinations of those. In other words every image, every sound, and every word have a corresponding binary code. While abacus may have technically been the first computer most people today associate the word “computer” with electronic computers which were invented in the last century, and have evolved into modern computers we know of today. CONTENTS * First Generation Computers (1940s – 1950s) figure 1 Figure 1 show the vacuum tube. The first...
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... |College of Natural Sciences | | |SCI/230 Version 7 | | |Introduction to Life Science | Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course applies a broad, conceptual understanding of biology. Students are introduced to scientific ideologies and concepts that not only shape our biological world, but also shape us as humans. Students examine the scientific method, evolution and biodiversity, the biology of cells, energy systems, the dynamics of inheritance, and the effect humans have on the environment. The text emphasizes methods and the theoretical foundations of ideas, while minimizing isolated facts. It stresses the integration of ideas, making connections that form our understanding of the living world. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |ARTS/125 Version 2 | | |Pop Culture and the Arts | Copyright © 2010, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course explores the interactions between the arts, advertising, media, and lifestyle and cultural trends in contemporary American society. Familiarity will be gained with the various art forms and their relationship to mass media, personal and professional life, and in particular to how they contribute to the current conception of fine art and popular culture. Students are asked to examine current trends and cultural changes, assessing both the role the arts have played in creating them and the influence these cultural trends have on art itself. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view...
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...instance, by meeting the requirements of a European Directive, you can sell in any country in the European Economic Area. • Promote innovation - The shared knowledge and network benefits they afford help reduce costs and associated risks, allowing a business to: increase speed to market, create interoperability, shape and develop a new market What is Standards War? 2 or more incompatible technologies struggle to become a de facto standard What the book talks about? Classification of Standards War: 1. Rival Evolutions Technologies from both parties involved in the war are backwards compatible but mutually incompatible. E.g. Blu-ray Vs HD-DVD. Both players can play DVD format but cannot play each other. 2. Rival Revolutions Both technologies are neither backwards compatible nor mutually compatible. E.g. GSM Vs CDMA. 3. Revolution Vs Evolution (or vice versa) One of the technologies supports backward compatibility (evolution) while the other would not be backwards compatible but offers superior performance...
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...|[pic] |SYLLABUS | | |College of Humanities | | |ARTS/125 Version 2 | | |Pop Culture and the Arts | Copyright © 2010, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course explores the interactions between the arts, advertising, media, and lifestyle and cultural trends in contemporary American society. Familiarity will be gained with the various art forms and their relationship to mass media, personal and professional life, and in particular to how they contribute to the current conception of fine art and popular culture. Students are asked to examine current trends and cultural changes, assessing both the role the arts have played in creating them and the influence these cultural trends have on art itself. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view...
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...the number of firms, barriers to entry, pricing decisions, output decisions, interdependence, LR profit, and P and MC. Microsoft is a great example of a Monopoly with the vast amount of products that they offer and no other firms to compete with for most of their products. However since they do have so many different products they can only classify as a Monopoly for some. Products such as X-box would not classify as a Monopoly product since there is competition in that market. Even though X-box would not classify as a Monopoly the vast majority of the products that Microsoft produces are. This makes it virtually impossible for any other firm to come along and enter this market. Microsoft is the undisputed leader in the market for operating systems (Sheremata 1997). The Microsoft Corporation has produced the vast majority of operating systems for all personal computers (PCs); moreover, operating systems that Microsoft has created are Windows95, Windows 3.1, and DOS. They also have produced the leading spreadsheet and word processors for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. They own 85% of the market share with their office software Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Access. Not surprisingly, most of us have used some if not all of these products and/ or services provided by the Microsoft Corporation. How did the Microsoft Corporation develop into a software monopoly? For the most part, one or several combinations of the following forge monopolies:...
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...Perhaps it is because we live in a nation filled with many peoples of different beliefs whose Gods are all so varied and different that it is difficult to fathom that they are all the same divine being. It is also plausible that we just have a desire to quench the thirst for knowledge that lies deep within ourselves. As for myself, I cannot believe in a being which created a universe and a multitude of worlds in a rather short period of time then deigns to lower itself into becoming a puppet-master and "pulling the strings" of the Earth and all of the people therein. Since this paper touches upon many scientific terms, I feel that in order for the reader to correctly grasp the content I must first define three words: Theory, Law, and Hypothesis. The definitions will allow for a greater understanding of this essay and give us an even ground upon which to begin. Theory; noun 1. a. Systematically organized knowledge applicable in a relatively wide variety of circumstances, especially a system of assumptions, accepted principles, and rules of procedure...
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...The Art of Standards Wars Carl Shapiro Hal R. Varian S tandards wars—battles for market dominance hetween incompatible technologies—are a fixture of the information age. Based on our study of historical standards wars, we have identified several generic strategies, along with a number of winning tactics, to help companies fighting today's—and tomorrow's—battles. There is no doubt about the significance of standards battles in today's economy. Public attention is currently focused on the Browser War between Microsoft and Netscape (oops, America On-Line). Even as Judge Jackson evaluates the legality of Microsoft's tactics in the Browser War, the Audio and Video Streaming Battle is heating up between Microsoft and RealNetworks over software to deliver audio and video over the Internet. The 56k Modem War of 1997 pitted 3Com against Rockwell and Lucent. Microsoft's Word and Excel have vanquished WordPerfect and Lotus 1-2-3 respectively. Most everyone remembers the Video-Cassette Recorder Duel of the 1980s, in which Matsushita's VHS format triumphed over Sony's Betamax format. However, few recall how Philips's digital compact cassette and Sony's minidisk format both flopped in the early 1990s. This year, it's DVD versus Divx in the battle to replace both VCRs and CDs. Virtually every high-tech company has some role to play in these battles, perhaps as a primary combatant, more likely as a member of a coalition or Prepared for the Cnlifornia Management Review.Jh'is material...
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...Microsoft Access or Microsoft SQL Server: What's Right in Your Organization? SQL Server Technical Article Writers: Luke Chung Technical Reviewer: Matt Nunn Published: December 2004, revised July 2006. Applies To: SQL Server 2005 Summary: This paper explains how Microsoft® Access is used within an organization. It also explains when to use Access and when to use Microsoft SQL Server™. Copyright The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This White Paper is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering...
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...When it comes to productivity software, Microsoft Office is by far the most popular choice. Among its components, Word (for word processing) and Excel (for spreadsheets) are the de facto tools in the corporate world. However, in recent years, other office suites have emerged or re-emerged to challenge its dominance. Chief among these competitors is OpenOffice, which is a product of Sun Microsystems, a multibillion-dollar company that makes computers, software, and Java The Price Tag • The element that most clearly separates the two suites is that Open Office is free. You can download it directly from Sun, order it on a CD or obtain it from a peer-to-peer network such as Bit Torrent. If you have a Linux operating system such as Ubuntu or Fedora, you can download it using their software package managers (which will also keep Open Office up to date for you). Meanwhile, MS Office must be purchased on a CD or DVD, although you can buy it pre-installed when you buy a computer from a company like Dell or HP. Differing Components • OpenOffice has a set group of components, while MS Office has several versions, with the least expensive version including a word processor, spreadsheet software, presentation software and note-taking software. OpenOffice includes Writer (the word processor), Calc (for spreadsheets), Impress (for presentations), Draw (for creating images) and Base (for managing databases). OpenOffice does not include an email client or desktop publishing software. Users...
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...Evolution of Computer Applications and Architecture By Ken Jacobi, Computer Architecture (IT-501) In discussing the evolution of computer architecture, we find that there are many angles on how people tend to view things. Some will take consideration in how things have changed over the last few years. Others will take a stronger look at the direction of where they believe technology is going. A third focus is in regards to the unexpected mistakes that people have made. In conjunction with the past, how can these mistakes be avoided in the coming future and evolution of technology; both for equal and competitive reasons. In part with this, we can turn to the very basic view about what makes a good design. Many architectural topics once began with the idea that if you build something and develop it correctly, change is not something one should expect. If it’s developed right the first time then you don’t have to change it. In this successful strive, people have come to the underlying conclusion that this is a very unrealistic position to be. A very good place to stress the relevance here is by dating back to the start of an exciting architectural turn of events that have gotten us to where we now are: the birth of modern computing. Many will say that this “landmark” of progress has lead to an evolutional launch that we constantly live within. It’s safe to say that these embarking events once began somewhere amongst the early 1970s. Coming out of the...
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...STUDY ON EVOLUTION OF COMPUTERS STUDY ON EVOLUTION OF SOFTWARE Introduction Computer software, or just software, is any set of machine-readable instructions that directs a computer's processor to perform specific operations. The term is used to contrast with computer hardware; the physical objects carry out the instructions. Hardware and software require each other and neither has any value without the other. The first theory about software was proposed by Alan Turing in his 1935 essay Computable numbers with an application to the Entscheidungsproblem (decision problem). Colloquially, the term is often used to mean application software. In computer science and software engineering, software is all information processed by computer system, programs and data. The academic fields studying software are computer science and software engineering. The types of software include web pages developed in languages and frameworks like PHP, Perl, JSP or ASP.NET and desktop applications like OpenOffice.org, Microsoft Word developed in languages like C, C++, Objective-C, Java, C#, or Smalltalk. Application software usually runs on underlying software operating systems such as Linux or Microsoft Windows. Software (or firmware) is also used in video games and for the configurable parts of the logic systems of automobiles, televisions, and other consumer electronics. Software evolution is the term used in software engineering (specifically software...
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