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Dist.Lec.Series:H. Stone:Serializing in Parallel with Combining Network
CMS VT0170

Covers interesting technique for synchronizing parallel processors. 41 min

Dist.Lec.Series: John Backus: Function Level Programming & the FL
CMS VT0171

Provides examples of experimental language in following areas: design goals; object level versus functional level; combining forms, equational theorems, algebraic program transformation; patterns in fix, precedence; higher order functions, fixpoints in a structural language, types filters & type interference. 43 min

Dist.Lec.Series: Justin Rattner: Architectures & Technologies
CMS VT0172

The architectural & technological choices for designing concurrent supercomputers are discussed. 43 min

Dist.Lec.Series: Daniel Bobrow: The Common LISP Object Standard
CMS VT0173

The "Common Lisp Object Standard (CLOS)" blends object-oriented programming smoothly & tightly with procedure-oriented design of Lisp. 48 min

Dist.Lec.Series: William Clinger: Compiler Optimization for Symbolic
CMS VT0174

Symbolic languages such as Smalltalk, Scheme, & Common Lisp pose special problems for compilers. New kinds of optimizations become important, old optimizations occur in new circumstances, & run time support requires more attention. 42 min

Dist.Lec.Series: Ira Goldstein: Natural Language Access to Databases
CMS VT0175

After weighing advantages of natural language vs. formal query languages, we review some of the reasons why NL interfaces are difficult to develop for serious applications. 34 min

Dist.Lec.Series: Michael Mahon: H-P Precision Architecture
CMS VT0176

Presents the reduced complexity HP precision architecture.

Dist.Lec.Series: David Nelson: Network Computing
CMS VT0177

With network computing, users are able to get maximum benefit from existing computers of all types as well as to fully integrate specialized hardware technology such as parallel processors & database machines.

Dist.Lec.Series: Joseph Mundy: Model-Based Computer Vision
CMS VT0178

Talk presents basic world of model-based vision & describes work going on at GE in geometric reasoning & object recognition. 37 min

Dist.Lec.Series: Nicholas Pippenger: The Complexity of Addition
CMS VT0179

Dr, Pippenger considers from a theoretical perspective, cost & delay of logical networks that add numbers in binary. 35 min

Dist.Lec.Series: T.Knight: Architectural Support/Symbolic Computing
CMS VT0180

Discusses motivations for dynamic type checking & hardware garbage collection in symbolic processors; historical development of Lisp machine architectures including MIT designs, Symbolic designs, Texas Instruments designs & Berkeley processors. 35 min

Seymour Cray: Whats....Gallium Arsenide?
CMS VT0206

Cray discusses history of supercomputing & evolution of the supercomputer industry, reviews development of the Cray-1 & 2 & discusses new role of gallium arsenide in Cray-3 & 4. 1989

Hyper Card for Interactive Video
CMS VT0209

Learn HyperCard easy way. Our 1st module will teach you to use & customize stacks that came with your program. Other modules will help you create stacks of your own as well as write scripts using HyperTalk language.

Hypermedia: Interactive Avenues of Information
CMS VT0210

Discussion of mixing information by computer & possibilities created by this joining of several different forms of media. Panel explores & discusses age of information & hypermedia via computer & other systems currently in use. 120 min

Visualization: State of the Art
CMS VT0212

Examines role of visualization as interface between human user & computer. Examples of hardware trends in workstation, PCC expansion boards, parallel processing image computers & peripheral devices shown. 1987

Dist.Lec.Series Vol. II: Tilak K. Agerwala: Parallel Processing
CMS VT0231A

Presentation describes various forms of parallel processing that are being explored today. 57 min

Dist.Lec.Series Vol. II: C. Gordon Bell: Supercomputer Design
CMS VT0231B

Describes goals, process & outcome of design of Titan. 48 min

Dist.Lec.Series Vol.II:Richard E. Blahut:Digital Signal Processing
CMS VT0231C

Reed-Solomon code, most important code for communication & magnetic storage systems, is described as an application of discrete Fourier transform. Decoding algorithms is described from perspective of digital signal processing. 48 min

Dist.Lec.Series Vol. II: A. Paul Brokaw: A Transistor Voltage...
CMS VT0231D

Review of a key junction transistor properties will be followed by an illustration of how these properties can be used to derive a temperature invariant voltage using simple circuits & discussion will show how this voltage is related to extrapolated bandgap voltage of silicon. 54 min

Dist.Lec.SeriesVol.II:G.David Forney:Introduction to Modem Tech.
CMS VT0231E

Summarizes advances in modem theory & practice, with emphasis on recent developments. 49 min

Dist.Lec.Ser.Vol.II:Ronald Graham:The Shortest Network Problem
CMS VT0231F

Overview of the Steiner problem - searching for shortest network to interconnect a set of points - provides introduction to NP-completeness, fundamental concept in computer science. 54 min

Dist.Lec.Ser.Vol.II:Roger Haken:SubMicron BiCMOS Process Tech.
CMS VT0231G

Roger Haken discusses issues in submicron BICMOS process integration & design constraints, BICMOS buried collector isolation & well design, bipolar emitter design & compatibility with CMOS, sillicidation, & process simplicity. 52 min

Dist.Lec.Ser.Vol.II:Roger Haken:SubMicron CMOS Tech.Scaling
CMS VT0231H

In VLSI design, there are important technical constraints to understand when scaling CMOS into submicron regime. 42min

Dist.Lec.Series Vol. II: Dan Ingalls: Object Oriented Programming
CMS VT0231I

Object-oriented programming approach which software organization corresponds closely to system being simulated. 45 min

Robert W. Lucky: Introduction to Optical Comm
CMS VT0231J

Lucky describes how digital communications & invention of laser led to development of optical communications. 50 min

David Patterson & Wayne Rosing:The Design & Develp. Of Sparc
CMS VT0231K

Background of business environment during development & introduction of SPARC, a technical discussion of principles of RISC design & interesting features of SPARC architecture, & historical perspective & thoughts on future. 1989. 62 min

Siggraph Video Review: Issue 49 & 50
CMS VT0248

Visualization in Scientific Computing, July 1989.

Siggraph Video Review: Issue 38
CMS VT0249

Selection of works shown at SIGRAPH '88, in Film & Video Show, August 3-5, Atlanta, GA.

Distiguished Lecture Series III: Frances E. Allen - IBM Corp.
CMS VT0320A

Optimizing Compilers for Parallel Computers. Targeted courses: Compiler construction, parallel systems. 44 min

Distiguished Lecture Series III: Forest Baskett - Silicon Graphics
CMS VT0320B

Cache-Coherent Multiprocessors: Approach to High-Performance Computing. Course: Computer architecture 40 min

Distiguished Lecture Series III:Edsger W.Dijkstra-Univ.of Texas Austin
CMS VT0320C

Reasoning about programs, targeted courses, program design, derivation of algorithms. 55 min

Distiguished Lecture Series III:James Donahue-Olivetti Research Cal.
CMS VT0320D

Modula-3. Targeted courses: Programming languages, software engineering. 50 min

Distiguished Lecture Series III: James Gosling-Sun Microsystems
CMS VT0320E

A Networked & Extensible Window System. Targeted courses: User interfaces, graphics. 50 min

Distiguished Lecture Series III: Phil D. Hester - IBM Corp.
CMS VT0320F

Concepts & Design of IBM RISC System/6000.Targeted course: Architecture. 50 min

Distiguished Lecture Series III: Daniel Hillis-Thinking Machines Corp.
CMS VT0320G

Itroduction to connection Machine, Architecture. Targeted course: Computer architecture. 53 min

Dist.Lec.Ser.Vol.III: Elaine Kant-Schlumberger Lab. for Computer Sci.
CMS VT0320H

Automated Program Synthesis. Targeted courses: Software engineering, AI, advanced compilers, programming languages, programming environments. 53 min

Dist.Lecture Series III: Jim Mitchell - Sun Microsystems
CMS VT0320I

Operating Systems Architecture in the 1990's. Targeted courses: Operating systems, distributed operating systems.

Dist.Lecture Series III: Guy L. Steele
CMS VT0320J

Data Parallel Algorithms. Targeted courses: Parallel programming, Computer architecture, and algorithms. 54 min

Dist.Lec.Ser.Vol.III: James Armstrong- Introduction to VHDL
CMS VT0330A

Intro to VHDL-Uses, characteristics & applications important to design representation languages. 49 min

Dist.Lect.Series Vol.III: Jim Gettys-X Window System Design Principles
CMS VT0330B

X Window System Design covers network transparent access, local & remote client programs & micro. 60 min

Dist.Lect.Ser. Vol.III:B. Lampson-Computer Secur. in Distributed Syst.
CMS VT0330C

Digital Equip.Corp., Includes basic services & establishing a hierarchy of servers. 61 min

Dist.Lect.Ser.Vol.III:R.Newton-Intro to Design for Electronic Systems
CMS VT0330D

Intro to Design Automation for Electronic Systems, Development, integration & use to design, verify & manage data.

Dist.Lect.Ser.Vol.III: Red Whittaker - Japanese Space Robotics
CMS VT0330E

Introduction to JTEC program & presentation

Applying Software Engineering Skills to Writing
CMS VT0416

Draws similarity between software life cycle & writing process. Discusses how approaches such as prototyping & intervative development apply to writing & describes how to analyze a writing task. Notes how awareness of individual work styles can be used to writer's advantage. Approx. run time: 18 minutes

Dist.Lecture Series VI: Kai-Fu Lee Automatic Speech Recognition
CMS VT0480A

Conversational computer is one of grand challenges of computer science. That goal is still decades away, there has been progress in speech recognition technology. Overview of field, including: Advantages & applications of speech recognition, speech recognition technology, demonstrations of speech technologies, & toward conversational computers - what might be possible in 10 years.

Dist.Lecture Series VI: Edward A. Feigenbaum Tiger in a Cage
CMS VT0480B

Pioneers of artificial intelligence dreamed of superintelligent computer with problem solving performance The dream was partially realized in expert systems, programs that perform superintelligently for narrow ranges of human endeavor. It, transformed with the development of knowledge systems, programs that provide humans help for problem solving.

Dis.Lec.Ser.VI:W.Clark Evolving Corporate Internetwork: Accom.SNA
CMS VT0480C

Future of Internet in 90's is characterized by trend toward combining multiple networks into single global network. There are 50,000 SNA networks today, which account for 70% of all data communications traffic worldwide. Covers one of most important issues faced by today's corporate network designers: how to accommodate both SNA & multiprotocol traffic in a single network. 46 minutes

Dist.Lecture Series VI: L. Roberts Evolution of Broadband Technology
CMS VT0480D

Lawrence G. Roberts outlines technical evolution & details critical factors which will move customers from private networks to public broadband services. Explores differences between SMDS, frame relay, ATM in the long haul network & differences between ATM, FDDI, Ethernet, & token ring in local area networks.

Dist.Lec.Ser.VI: Allen Newell Desires & Diversions
CMS VT0480E

Introduces many delightful & useful maxims for a dedicated scientific life, including: The scientific problem chooses you; you don't choose it, Solve whatever problems must be solved, but do not be seduced by them, & to each scientific style, its own maxims.

Glo.Lec.Hall videoconf.US/Russian Teleteaching 93 in Norway Parts 1 & 2
CMS VT0484A

U.S. - Russian Electronic Distance Education (EDES) at the occasion of Teleteaching '93 in Trondheim Norway Pt 1 & 2

Glo.Lec.hall videoconf.US/Russian Teleteaching 93 in Norway Part 3
CMS VT0484B

U.S. - Russian Electronic Distance Education (EDES) at the occasion of Teleteaching '93 in Trondheim Norway Pt 3

Crossing Hemispheres:Linking Talent & Software on the Web
CMS VT0724

Addresses ways in which companies can develop & manage distributed work groups with individuals, suppliers & clients in different locations & time zones around world. Examines how software houses link offshore developers & explores management & information policy ramifications. Role of Java & "push" technologies is also discussed. 60 min

Sunergy 27: Java Today: From Smart Cards to Super Computers
CMS VT0776

Takes a close look at how Java is being integrated with supercomputers, mainframes, servers, & desktop/NC's. Will examine how Java enables "stand alone" devices like smart cards & PDA's.

People Vs. Larry Flynt
CMS VT0798

Woody Harrelson portrays Larry Flynt publisher of Hustler magazine who is sued by Religious Right. It chronicles his business, his unconventional marriage & his infamous courtroom antics.

Sunergy 29: The Internet in China
CMS VT0799

Explores development of information infrastructure in China, who is taking advantage of opportunities & role of government in developing & maintaining rapid expansion. 1997

Eng. & Science in Public Policy Context: Why Does Public Care What We Do
CMS VT0850

Discussion expressing concern about lack of interest in engineering by public. Presents reasons for the disinterest. Jun-98

Dis. Lec. Series VIII:The Information Highway: Security
CMS VT0880

Security, Commerce & Democracy together with academic & industry representatives, UVC designed video to communicate the state of the art to university faculty & students in classroom as well as to engineers & computer scientists in industry. 1994 73 min.

Sunergy 34:Tools for Building E-Business
CMS VT0954

Discusses issues facing corporations in china who wish to deploy an electronic business strategy. 4-99

Sunergy-From New Delhi
CMS VT1029

Rise of new application service providers is having impact on relations within IT industry. Many companies are scrambling to determine how & where they will play in this market. Subscriber services are threatening traditional software revenue & changing relationships within developer community at large. This edition we turn our sites towards this change in world of software development & distribution. 12/14/99. 60 min

Project Management Series: Part 3 - Managing The Project
CMS VT1046

Failure of a software development project to meet management & client expectations can be blamed on many things - unrealistic user expectations, inadequate funding, changing technical environments. In reality when a project fails it's usually result of some failure in strategic planning process or in project management process. Explains how to scope, estimate, plan, schedule & budget for projects & how to make sure clients & management know what they're going to get & are committed to project's success before it's too late.

No More Privacy: All About You
CMS VT1164

A camera crew stood on a freeway overpass & picked a car license number at random. This documentary shows what they were able to learn in half a day by searching public records & spending $13: a dossier on two people they'd never met, containing the car owners' names, where they live, their business & its financial status, their religion, the husband's health problems, the names of their grandchildren, the basic floor plan of their home. Program examines rapid exchange of vast amounts of information made possible by computers & bought & sold without the subject's knowledge or permission. color. 59 min

Man And Machine: Redrawing The Boundary
CMS VT1174

What is a human? What is a machine? From artificial retinas to artificial intelligence, science & technology are beginning to blur the distinction between the two. In this program ABC's Ted Koppel & Robert Krulwich talk with Michael Schrage of the MIT Media Lab; engineer Danny Hillis; inventor Ray Kurzweil; Kevin Warwick professor of cybernetics & others about the present state of human/machine hybrids & future advances that may lie just over the horizon. 45 min

Secrets of Silicon Valley
CMS VT1249

An illuminating peek into the hidden world of high tech sweatshops. It's a photoflash insight into new forms of community organization, worker & social activism. A prophetic glimpse of the next labor movement. Secrets of Silicon Valley is a shocking expose of the hidden downside of the Internet revolution & also a funny & moving meditation of America's love affair with technology. Told without narration, the film chronicles a tumultuous year in the lives of tweo young activists, Magda Escobar & Raj Jayadev, grappling with rapid social change & the meaning of globalization on their own doorsteps. Tells it like it is. The Golden Age of Technology is not benefiting all of us but instead driving us apart - widening the gap between the haves & the have nots. this movie should be seen by everyone who cares about democracy - who believes that the fruits of the new technology should be available to everyone. 60 min

Computer Architecture
CMS VT1276

This technical program provides a step by step explanation of the infrastructure of computers & how they actually work. An overview of the processor includes discussions about howits interconnections make memory possible. Other topics include the bus & binary works & memory storage locations. Using excellent computer graphics, we see how the arithmetic & logic unit (ALU) adds two binary numbers & how the information is stored. A discussion of the ALU & flags concludes the program. 17 min

History of Computers
CMS VT1277

The history of computers is not just the story of a specialized machine but of a great idea & the people who made it happen. Initially designed as large scale calculators, computers have quickly become indispensable tools in every field of endeavor. This fascinating program traces the course of technological innovations leading up to today's computers, from Charles Babbage & his analytical engine of the 1860s to the latest laptops. All the major concepts, advances & companies are explored using demonstrations, expert commentary & historic film footage & interviews. The program shows how ideas such as Boolean logic, the binary system, magnetic/iron core memory, & microprocessors have dramatically increased the capacity of computers while drastically reducing their size, a phenomenon known as Moore's Law. The personal computer or PC boom is easily seen as an inevitable event, with software programmers such as Steve Jobs & Bill Gates emerging as its leaders. 26 min

Hackers: Outlaws and Angels
CMS VT1351

This alarming program reveals the daily battle between the internet's outlaws and the hackers who oppose them by warding off system attacks, training IT professonals and police officers, and watching cyberspace for signs of imminent infowar. Through interviews with fromline personnel from the Department of Defense, NYPD's computer crime squad, private detective firm Kroll Associates, X-Force Threat Analysis Service, and several notorius crackers, the program provides penetrating insights into the millions of hack attacks that ocur annually in the U.S. - including one that affected the phone bills of millions and another that left confidential details of the B-1 stealth bomber in the hands of teenagers. The liability of wireless networks, the Code Red worm, and online movie piracy are also discussed.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 6
CMS VT0103

C skills...The C Language for programmers enables you to write programs in C language right from the start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Woorkbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. In this tape...Functions and Storage Classes show you how to create the functions that make upa C program. This video tape also looks at C Language storage classes, which control where a variable is stored and which functions can access it. Through the information contained in this tape you will be able to: Write elementary function. Pass arguments to functions Specify and use function return values Understand the types of storage classes and use them effectively By learning how to write function properly and use storage classes correctly, your c programs will achieve maximum organization, efficiency, readability and modularity.

Fundamentals of the Unix: (Inter. level) Vol. 3
CMS VT0142

KNOWLEDGE UPGRADE...The INTERMEDIATE LEVEL has been developed for users who already understand the basics of the UNIX System and want to know more. In each tape, an on-camera instructor and special graphics explain and demonstarte additional system features. The video classroom format of the lessons allows self-paced learning and easy review. Accompanying the intermediate tapes is a workbook containing exercises that reinforce the concepts covered in the series. IN THIS TAPE..."File Access and Manipulation" shows you how to work on files within the file structure of the UNIX System. After viewing this lesson, you will be able to: Print file contents Work on several files at once by using file name generation, a facility that lets you group files. Protect your files by granting or restricting permissions. The information in this tape will give you additional control over system files and wil enable you to fully utilize the information storage capabilities of the UNIX System.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 5
CMS VT0104

C skills...The C Language for programmers enables you to write programs in C language right from the start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Woorkbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. In this Tape...Operators and Precedence focuses on those symbols which make things happen in C programs. The Precedence and associativity of operators is also considered. Learn how to recognize and use: Arithmetic operators Logical operators Bitwise operators Unary operators Assignment operators Comma operators Through the informatin presented in this tape, you will be able to confidentley employ the repertoire of C operators.

Fundamentals of the Unix: (Inter. level) Vol. 4
CMS VT0143

KNOWLEDGE UPGRADE...The INTERMEDIATE LEVEL has been developed for users who already understand the basics of the UNIX System and want to know more. In each tape, an on-camera instructor and special graphics explain and demonstarte additional system features. The video classroom format of the lessons allows self-paced learning and easy review. Accompanying the intermediate tapes is a workbook containing exercises that reinforce the concepts covered in the series. IN THIS TAPE..."The vi Screen Editor-Part 2" provides more information on the UNIX System screen text editor. You'll learn about sophisticated text-handling features that enable you to: Change text more easily and with fewer steps. Locate any word or phrase in a file. Designate automatic substitutions for words or expressions. Move and copy text, and perform other high-powered editing tasks. By viewing this lesson, you'll be able to use advanced vi editing features in all your work in the UNIX Operating System.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 4
CMS VT0105

C skills...The C Language for programmers enables you to write programs in C language right from the start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Woorkbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. In this tape...the Formatted Input.Output lesson teaches how formatted input.output operations are performed by utilizing routines supplied by the Standard I/O Library. This tape will show you how to: Use the printf function to write formatted data to the standart output, which defaults to the terminal screen. Use the scanf function to read from standard input which defaults to the terminal keyboard. These functions will enable yor C programs to communicate efectively with users at the terminal.

Fundamentals of the Unix: (Advanced) Vol. 1
CMS VT0146

EXPERT SKILLS...The ADVANCED LEVEL videotape series if for users who possess an intermediate-level understanding of the UNIX System. It enables them to build on their knowledge and increase their mastery of the system. On-screen instuctors and special graphics explain and demonstrate advances system features. Lesson information is easy to access and review. An accompanying workbook contains exercises that reinforce the concepts presented in each tape. IN THIS TAPE..."Shell Procedures and Background Processsing" shows you how to construct programs that direct the UNIX System to perform complex tasks at your commands; you'll also see how to run multiple tasks on the system. This tape will enable you to: Create executable files containing frequently used commands. Recognize characters that have special meaning to the shell, and know when and how to turn off those meanings. Give your programs "descision-making" capabilities. Run more thna one program at a time on the UNIX System. By mastering these skills, you will use the UNIX System to create and run many powerful programs on your own design.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 9
CMS VT0106

C skills...The C Language for programmers enables you to write programs in C language right from the start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Woorkbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. In this tape...Structures and Unions' explains how structures are used to provide a convinient way of organizing a group of related variables of different data types. See how unions allow different views of the same data. In this lesson youeill learn to: Declare, initialize, and use structures, arrays of structures, and pointers to structures. Perform the same activities for unions Understand when and how to use structures and unions effectively. After this lesson, you will be able to use these C Language features to create and organize your own data elements.

Fundamentals of the Unix: (Advanced) Vol. 2
CMS VT0147

EXPERT SKILLS...The ADVANCED LEVEL videotape series if for users who possess an intermediate-level understanding of the UNIX System. It enables them to build on their knowledge and increase their mastery of the system. On-screen instuctors and special graphics explain and demonstrate advances system features. Lesson information is easy to access and review. An accompanying workbook contains exercises that reinforce the concepts presented in each tape. IN THIS TAPE..."Searching, Sorting and Comparing Files" shows you the system comands that enable users to perform advanced file handling. You'll learn how to: Use line counting to gain quick information from a file. Conduct pattern searches for any string of characters. Sort and order lines in a file Extract columns of data from different files and merge them into new files. Through this lesson, you will be bale to achieve valuable flexibility in utilizing the UNIX System file structure.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 10
CMS VT0107

Volume 10 C Skills.. The C Language for programmers enables you to write programs in C Language right from the start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Workbook exercise are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. In this tape.. the "File Input/Output" videotape discusses the portable library functions that enable you to carry out file input and output. The information covered in this lesson will enable you to: - Perform file I/O operations using the Standard I/O Library. - Choose appropriate read/write functions for a given task. - Perform random access on a file. - Understand buffering efficiency issues. By viewing this tape and completing the related workbook exercises, learn how to fully utilize the file file I/O functinos from the Standard Library.

Fundamentals of the Unix: (Advanced) Vol. 3
CMS VT0148

EXPERT SKILLS...The ADVANCED LEVEL videotape series if for users who possess an intermediate-level understanding of the UNIX System. It enables them to build on their knowledge and increase their mastery of the system. On-screen instuctors and special graphics explain and demonstrate advances system features. Lesson information is easy to access and review. An accompanying workbook contains exercises that reinforce the concepts presented in each tape. IN THIS TAPE..."Intoruction To Text Processing" familiarizes users with some of the versatile text formatting features of the UNIX System Documenter's Workbench Software. You'll be introduced to commands that enable you to: Format text for laserprinters, phototypesetters and typewriter-like printing devices. Set up page and vertical spacing requests. Establish line formats. With this lesson, you'll see how UNIX System text formatting is used to control the apperance of your printed material.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 11
CMS VT0108

C Skills... The C Language for programmers enables you to write programs in C Language right from the start of this video course. Gain a workign knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Workbook exercise are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. In this tape... 'Advanced Pointer Use and Special Topics' looks at additional ways to utilize the pointer feature of the C Language. This lesson's information will enable you to: - Use the pointer variables in more advanced applications. - Emply bitfields for accessing information. - Use enumerated data types to enhance program readability and correctness. By understanding the material in this lesson, you will be refining your C Language skills and increasing the reach and effectiveness of your C programs.

Fundamentals of Unix System: Basic Level-Vol. 1
CMS VT0153

UP AND RUNNING -BASIC LEVEL videotapes anable you to understand and actually start performing essential UNIX System functions. Every lesson tape provides on-screen demonstrations that explain key, step-by-step procedures. All material is self-pacing and easy to access and review. Included with the BASIC LEVEL series is your workbook, containing exercises that reinforce the concepts prsented in each tape. IN THIS TAPE..."The Structure of the UNIX System" intoruces users to the power and flexibility of the UNIX Operating System. After viewing the tape, you'll be able to: Understand how the system puts you in control of your hardware and software. Log on and off, enter a valid password, and get "on-line." Use the command line to "talk" to the UNIX System. Enter system commands With this information, you will be ready to make the UNIX System work for you.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 12
CMS VT0109

C Skills...The C Language for Programmers enables you to write programs in C Language right from the start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. WSOrkbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructorse use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. In this tape...'Style and Debugging' provides you with a number of program style suggestions. It offers information that will help you avoid erros and conduct successful debugging efforts. This lesson will encourage you to: - Write modular and structured programming, in concise, readable code, with generalized functions. - Create efficient, speedy, portable programs. - Avoid common errors and pitfalls. - Utilize debugging methods and tools. The preceding lessons in the this course have prepared you to write just about any application. With this concluding tape, you will be able to create efficient and modular programs using a wide range of C programming tools.

Fundamentals of Unix System: Basic Level-Vol. 2
CMS VT0154

UP AND RUNNING -BASIC LEVEL videotapes anable you to understand and actually start performing essential UNIX System functions. Every lesson tape provides on-screen demonstrations that explain key, step-by-step procedures. All material is self-pacing and easy to access and review. Included with the BASIC LEVEL series is your workbook, containing exercises that reinforce the concepts prsented in each tape. IN THIS TAPE..."Basic User Communications" will show you how to communicate with other UNIX System users through the system's "mail" feature. The information in this tape will enable you to: Read messages sent to you, and save them for later review. Write and send messages over the UNIX System. Transfer a file containing tect to another system user. By understanding the UNIX System "mailing" capability, you will be bale to utilize an important feature of the UNIX System--its ability to link users and allow maximum flexiblity in the exchnage of information.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 1
CMS VT0112

Programming Mastery. The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. In this tape..The "Introduction" provides an overview of the UNIX System shell. You'll see how the shell is involved when you log on, enter commands and write procedures. After viewing this lesson, you'll be able to: - Recognize the shell as a user interface, command interpreter, and programming language. - Understand the shell's role in the login process. - Enter commands, and see how the shell interprets them. - Create shell procedures Through the information contained in this tape, you'll be prepared to explore more advanced featuers of the UNIX Sytstem.

Fundamentals of Unix System: Basic Level-Vol. 3
CMS VT0155

UP AND RUNNING -BASIC LEVEL videotapes anable you to understand and actually start performing essential UNIX System functions. Every lesson tape provides on-screen demonstrations that explain key, step-by-step procedures. All material is self-pacing and easy to access and review. Included with the BASIC LEVEL series is your workbook, containing exercises that reinforce the concepts prsented in each tape. IN THIS TAPE..."The File Structure" shows you how to locate and use information stored in the UNIX Operating System. You'll learn how to: Recognize the three types of files and tehir uses. Follow the rules for naming files. Group files in logical collections called directories. Manage files and directories through special commands. These skills and knowledge will enable you to move with confidence through the vast informational capacity of the UNIX System.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 2
CMS VT0113

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. In this tape.. "The Shell Process' examines the nature of processes maintained by the shell, and shows the how shell executes multiple porgroms on the UNIX System. Through this videoptape, you'll be able to: - Define and recognize a process. - Understand how the shelle arranges multiple processing. - See how 'forking' makes background execution possible. - Use commands that facilitate the background processing. By learning how processes originate, are organized and controlled, you'll increase your ability to effectively create shell porgrams of your own.

Fundamentals of Unix System: Basic Level-Vol. 4
CMS VT0156

UP AND RUNNING -BASIC LEVEL videotapes anable you to understand and actually start performing essential UNIX System functions. Every lesson tape provides on-screen demonstrations that explain key, step-by-step procedures. All material is self-pacing and easy to access and review. Included with the BASIC LEVEL series is your workbook, containing exercises that reinforce the concepts prsented in each tape. IN THIS TAPE..."The vi Screen Editor-Part 1" is a "how-to" introduction to the UNIX System standard screen text editor, a utility program that enables you to write and edit text files. You'll learn how to: Enter and exit vi Use vi special commands to create a text file. Modify and edit files. With this information, you will be able to rely on vi's editing capabilities for the creation of your documents and programs.

ATM
CMS VT0493

Getting Started With AT< was created as part of an industry-wide initiative to present the business and technical benefits of ATM. the porject is sponsored by over 40 leading vendors of ATM products and services. Provided in tehis index is an overview of each sponsor's products/services, including phone numbers for requesting additional information. Use this index as a handy reference as you continue to explore how, why, and when to get started with ATM. 47 minutes

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 3
CMS VT0114

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versaitle programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are eassy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercise that reinforce lesson concepts. In this tape.. the "Variables" lesson examines shell variables, and how to use them to achieve programming flexibility and interaction with the UNIX System. This tape enables you to: - Know the rules for naming variables. - Set and read the values of variables, and access their values within shell programs. - Use positional parameters to set variables from the command line. - Modify variable attributes. By utilizing varaibales in your shell procedures, you'll be able to construct valuable multipurpose programs.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 4
CMS VT0115

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. In this tape.. 'Substitutions' provides information on two extremely useful shell programming features: special substitutions, and command substitutions. After viewing this tape, you will be able to: - Substitute default values for unset variables. - Assign values to unset variables - Generate erro messages when unset variables are encountered. - Supply arguments to a command from the otuput of another command. - Assign output of a command to a variable. These capabilities allow you to use shell variables to provide felxibility in shell programs.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 5
CMS VT0116

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. In this tape..."Quoting" explains the special characters that govern substitutions in a shell command line. You'll also see how to "turn off" those special capabillities, and restore the literal meanings of the characters. In this tape, you'll learn how to: recognize and use special characters employ single or double quotes in order to completely or selectivly block interpretation of special characters. Through this information, you'll be able to use the poweful command line substitution feature effectively.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 6
CMS VT0117

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. In this tape..."Keyword Parameters and Preset Variables" explores how keyword parameters pass information to shell procedures. You'll also learn how to check your envirionment by using preset variables. This tape will enable you to: Understand and know when to use keyword parameters Recognize and utilize the seven shell preset variables. By mastering both of the shell features described in this lesson, you'll be increasing the effectiveness of your shell programs.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 7
CMS VT0118

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE... "debugging and Shell Efficiency" will familiarize you with tools for troubleshooting shell programs. You'll also see suggestions on how to increase program efficiency. This tape will enable you to: Trace the reading and execution of shell programs Use a nonexecutable shell to observe a program Test programs from the command line, and from within a program. Practice efficiency guidelines. By understanding this lesson, you will be able to develop shell programs which are more advanced and easier to use.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 8
CMS VT0119

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE..."Conditional Execution- Part 1" considers shell statements which allow you to write programs that decide what to do next based on automatic testing. In this tape, you'll learn how to: Use the test statement to evaluate file status, making string comparisons, and perform string testing and numeric comparison. Conduct conditional execution using the "if" and "if-else" statements Be able t return a completion status to a calling shell using the exit statement. With these skills, and those presented in the next several lessons, you'll be able to write shell programs using the full range of flow control constructs.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 9
CMS VT0120

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE..."Conditional Execution-Part 2" examines statements that perform multiple branching. You'll also see how to fine-tune your monitor screen, and learn about the sed editor. The information in this lesson will enable you to: Use the "if-elif-else" conditional statement Employ the case conditional statement Customize your terminal's display with the tput command. Use the sed editor to format or rearrange data. By viewing this tape, you'll be able to add advanced decision-making capabilities to shell programs. You'll also learn new commands to control your monitor screen and editor text.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 10
CMS VT0121

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE..."looping Statements- Part 1" is the first of two lessons on the forms and uses of looping- a shell facility which lets you program the repeated execution of commands. In this tape, you'll learn how to: Set up "while" looping based on the fulfillment of a test condition. Use the "shift" construct to loop through positional parameters. Process command line options with the "getopt" command. With this information, you'll be able to execute a series of tasks repeatedly and change the tasks slightly each time.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 11
CMS VT0122

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE..."looping Statements- Part 2" looks at additional looping constructs, which are shell tools that enable you to program the repeated execution of commands. The lesson shows you how to: Use "until" looping, which performs command repetitions as long as its test command is untrue. Construct a "for" statement, which conducts looping for a specified number of times. Employ commands which increase your control of looping. Upon completing this lesson, you will be able to use the full range of flow control contructs to create shell programs.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 12
CMS VT0123

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE...'Command Line Interpretation' provides a step-by-step account of how the shell interprets the command line. You'll observe the shell do the following: Read the command line and perform verbose tracing. Redirect output to a file Expand filename generation characters Turn on an execution trace, if requested Conduct environment processing The information contained in this lesson will enable you to write unambiguous programs that can be easily exectued by the shell and understood by other users.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 13
CMS VT0124

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE...'Command Line Interpretation' provides a step-by-step account of how the shell interprets the command line. You'll observe the shell do the following: Use built-in statements in writing shell programs. Export the value of shell variables to other programs. Utilize the 'eval' command in processing shell commands. Construct conditional tests Read values from the terminal. Through this lesson, you'll be able to recognize the many situations in which built-in commands can meet your specific programming needs.

IBM PC: A Beginners Guide
CMS VT0093

This Package Includes: Lesson 1: Why a Personal Computer Lesson 2: Hardware Lesson 3: Software Lesson 4: Memory and Storage Lesson 5: Add-ons and Accessories Personal training guide. Refrence guide to key concepts.

IBM PC: Introduction to DOS
CMS VT0094

This Package Includes: Lesson 1: Setting up the system Lesson 2: Using Diskettes Lesson 3: Loading DOS Lesson 4: Copying Files Lesson 5: Managing Files Lesson 6: Printing Lesson 7: Troubleshooting Lesson 8: Options Personal training guide: step by step instructions for over 40 skills. Practice Disk: with examples files so that you can practice what you have learned.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 14
CMS VT0125

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE...'Command Line Interpretation' provides a step-by-step account of how the shell interprets the command line. You'll observe the shell do the following: Perform the redirection of command input and output. Redirect error messages to a file of their own. Access exsisting files and open new ones from within your shell programs. Redirect multiple output to a single destination. Through lesson information and examples, this videotape will enable you to use redirection in advanced writing.

MS/PC-DOS: Advanced DOS Commands
CMS VT0095

This Package Includes: Lesson 1: Establishing a Subdirectory System Lesson 2: Organizing the Hard Disk Lesson 3: Mastering PATH and TREE commands Lesson 4: BACKUP and RESTORE Commands Lesson 5: File Maintenance Commands Lesson 6: Creating and Executing Batch Files Personal Training Guide: Step-by-step Instructions for over 30 skills. Practice Disk: With example files so you can practice what you've learned.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 15
CMS VT0126

Programming Mastery The Shell Command Language for Programmers enables you to write powerful and versatile programs by using the UNIX System shell and other utilities. Each videotape utilizes on-camera instructors and special graphics to provide step-by-step information and demonstrations. Lesson topics are easy to access and review. Included is a workbook, containing exercises that reinforce lesson concepts. IN THIS TAPE...'Pipelines and Signal Processing' shows you how 'piping' allows you to attach the output of one command to the input of another. You'll also learn about external events called siganls. This tape will enable you to: Use the pipe operator Define the exit status of a pipeline Employ looping constructs, conditional statements, and common groups as filters Process signals with the'trap' statement The information in thislesson will enable you to fully utilize the pipeline feature. You'll also be prepared to deal with the signals that could affect your programs.

MS/PC-DOS: Using DOS with Hard Disk
CMS VT0096

This Package Includes: 1. DOS concepts 2. Using Directory Commands 3. Managing Files on a Hard Disk 4. Setting Up Subdirectories 5. Removing Files and Subdirectories 6. Commands for Floppy Disks Personal training guide: step by step instructions for over 30 skills. Practice disk: with examples so you can practice what you've learned.

C Language for Programmers - Vol. 1
CMS VT0135

C SKILLS...The C LANGUAGE FOR PROGRAMMERS enables you to write programs in C language right from teh start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Workbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. IN THIS TAPE...'Getting Started Part 1,' provides an overview of the C language. You'll see its features and learn the format of C programs. The tape will also familarize you with C expressioons, operators and statements. With this information you will be able to: Explain the features of the C language Recognize the format of C programs Understand the role of functions in C programs Define and begin to use expressions, operators and statements Through this lesson and teh next tape, you will learn the basic language tools that will enable you to start writing C programs.

dBase III: Designing
CMS VT0099

This package includes: Lesson 1: Database Concepts Lesson 2: Creating a Database Lesson 3: Entering and Viewing Data Lesson 4: Deleting Records Lesson 5: Math Calculations Personal Training guide: step by step instructions for over 30 skills. Practice disk: with example files so you can practice what you've learned.

C Language for Programmers - Vol. 2
CMS VT0136

C SKILLS...The C LANGUAGE FOR PROGRAMMERS enables you to write programs in C language right from teh start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Workbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. IN THIS TAPE...'Getting Started-Part 2,' proceeds with the introduction to the C language that begin in part 1. In this lesson you will become familiar with several types of operators, the Standard I/O Library and two flow control statements. With this information you will be able to: Recognize and use arithmetic, relational and assignment operators. Use input/output routines of the Standard I/O Library Create 'if-else' and 'while' flow control statements Invoke the C complier By mastering this information, you will gain a basic understanding of C, enabling you to write simple but useful programs.

dBase III: Advanced Commands & Reports
CMS VT0100

This package includes: Lesson 1: Modifying the Structure, Browsing, and Indexing Lesson 2: Advanced Math and Memory Variables Lesson 3: Creating Custom Reports Lesson 4: Selecting and Printing Custom Reports Lesson 5: Relating Multiple Databases Personal training guide step by step instruction for over 40 skills Practice disk with example files so you can practice what you've learned

C Language for Programmers - Vol. 3
CMS VT0137

C SKILLS...The C LANGUAGE FOR PROGRAMMERS enables you to write programs in C language right from teh start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Workbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. IN THIS TAPE...'Arrays and Flow Control' looks in detail at how the C language handles arrays and the special operators used for incrementing and decrementing. Also, each of the flow control statements available to the C language are examined. With this information you will be able to: Understand and use array in C programs Correctly use increment and decrement operators Describe and use all of C's seven flow control statements Through the information contained in this tape, you will be able to builld on a basic understanding of C acquired from earlier lessons, and begin to write useful and practical programs.

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 8
CMS VT0101

C Language for Programmers: Volume 8 C skills...The C Language for programmers enables you to write programs in C language right from the start of this video course. Gain a working knowledge of C by implementing programs presented in each tape. Woorkbook exercises are integral to the course and reinforce lesson concepts. On-camera instructors use special graphics to provide step-by-step demonstrations and information. Lesson topics are organized for easy access and review. In this tape...Ponters looks at the pointer, which is a variable containing and address. This lesson examines how pointers can be used to access data. You will see how to: Declare and initialize pointers Use pointers to travers arrays Use pointers in conjunction with functions Use pointers to call functions by refrence Access command line arguments By understanding and using pointers, increase the flexibility and efficiency of your programs.

Fundamentals of the Unix: (Inter. level) Vol. 1
CMS VT0140

KNOWLEDGE UPGRADE...The INTERMEDIATE LEVEL has been developed for users who already understand the basics of the UNIX System and want to know more. In each tape, an on-camera instructor and special graphics explain and demonstarte additional system features. The video classroom format of the lessons allows self-paced learning and easy review. Accompanying the intermediate tapes is a workbook containing exercises that reinforce the concepts covered in the series. IN THIS TAPE..."The Interactive Shell and Shell Commands" explores how the shell serves as your system interface. This lesson also examines some important shell comands and constucts. After viewing this lesson, you will be able to: Recognize how the shell sets up your work environment. Use variable expressions to modify your work environment. Change the source and destination for the standard flow of information by utlilizing redirection and pipelining. Combine multiple commands in a single command line. Acquiring this information will advance you to a higher and more productive level of udnerstanding the UNIX System.

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C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 7CMS VT0102

C Language for Programmers AT&T Vol. 7
CMS VT0102