Computer Operating Systems / A Comparison of UNIX, Windows & OS2
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A 15 page overview of computer operating systems. Provides specific information on Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX, and OS/2. Concludes that choice of a system will ultimately revolve around user familiarity and compatibility with what is already on the user's computer system. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Compsys.wps

Microsoft Windows Nt Vs. Unix
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5 pages in length. Microsoft Windows NT and Unix have come head to head over which system is the best in the market. Variables aside, it appears NT still has a way to go before it will reach the status of Unix. The writer compares the two systems and offers comments from industry analysts as to why one may be better than the other. Bibliography included.
Filename: Ntunix2.wps

Operating Systems -- A Brief History
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A 5 page research paper on the history of operating systems, and a comparison of Unix and MS-DOS. The writer details how Unix works along with its limitations, and how DOS follows a similar pattern but is more user friendly. One source cited.
Filename: Opsys.wps

UNIX / Initiator, Competitor, Server
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An 8 page paper on the UNIX operating system, its history and purpose, competitor threats and how UNIX designers are coping with that threat, along with the fact that it has support from its customer base. The paper postulates that UNIX has served many different government and scientific entities in the past and continues to be enhanced by software designers in order to better serve customers by remaining responsive to today's marketplace. The UNIX operating system serves, and will continue to serve the world through the Web. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Unix.wps

Windows NT & Novell
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A 5 page overview of Windows NT and Novell. Emphasizes that while each product is excellent, Novell may currently have a slight edge with their new modular directory features. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Winov.wps

UNIX COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEM
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This 10-page paper provides a background and analysis of the UNIX Computer Operating System. Topics discussed include the history of the system and its importance to computing today, as well as shells, kernels, the file system, process management, memory management and input/output functions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTUnixsy.rtf

Deregulation in the Telecommunications Industry
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A 7 page research paper on the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and recent developments in the industry. The writer details the provisions of the Act, the moves toward merger among the large companies, and critics reactions to them. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Telereg.wps

Deregulation Of Telecommunications
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A 5 page paper discussing the deregulation of the telecommunications industry in the US and the UK, citing the merits of deregulation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Teleco.wps

Regulation and The Internet
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9 pages in length. An insightful look at Internet regulation, decency, the F.C.C., and U.S. civil liberties since the passing of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). Relevant laws in other countries are examined as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Internre.wps

Regulation of The National Information Infrastructure
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This 10 page research paper discusses the expanding use and importance of the internet as a rationale for supporting government regulation of a National Information Infrastructure (NII). Specifically examined is the question of whether such regulation should ultimately be the responsibility of government or private industry. The Clinton Action Plan for the development of the NII is outlined and discussed as well. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Natinfor.wps

Telecommunications Act
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This 5 page paper provides an overview on Telecommunications Acts, with a focus on cases resulting from the 1996 legislation. The paper concludes that such laws have not been effective. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Telact96.wps

Telecommunications Act of 1996
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This 6 page paper outlines the law and explores legislation prompted by its existence. Failures of the act's intent are noted and the focus is on the major portion of the law which attempts to deregulate the industry and inspire competition and lower prices. Also included is a portion on the Communications Decency Act which is part of the 1996 legislation. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: 96act.rtf

Telecommunications Act of 1996
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A 14 page research paper which examines the ramifications of the 1996 Telecom Act which served to reform all aspects of the telecommunications industry. This legislation tore down many of these governmental barriers. Local and long-distance phone companies, broadcast and cable TV companies, computer companies, etc. were all cut loose from previous restrictions and were finally free to compete-or cooperate-as they, and their respective technologies, saw fit. The writer relates what has happened as a result of this new law thus far. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Teleact96.wps

Telecommunications and Communications Decency Acts of 1996
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A 7 page review of the 1996 Telecommunication Act and the associated Communications Decency Act. Details the intents and failures of each. Bibliography list 5 sources.
Filename: PPtelAct.wps

The Development of Telecommunications
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A 5 page paper that considers the monopolies, changing telecommunication needs, and the impact of legal processes, including the Telecommunications Act of 1996, on the status of the telecommunications industry. This paper reflects on the business history of AT&T and the Baby Bells as a means of exploring the impact of legislative changes on the history and development of the telecommunications industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Devtele.wps

The Supreme Court & The Communications Decency Act
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A 7 page paper on the 'repeal' of the Telecommunications Decency Act. The paper presents the main points of Attorney Janet Reno's argument, the main points of the ACLU's counterarguments, and the Justices agreement with the ACLU's main points of argument: freedom of speech, ambiguous protection, case law discrepancies. The paper also discusses dissenting opinion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Telact.wps

Why We Need to Develop the National Information Infrastructure
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An 8 page comprehensive analysis of how desperately we are in need of a National Information Structure when considering how truly unorganized the Internet actually is. Thoughts and theories of various experts in the field are discussed, analyzed, and cited with great attention to detail. The writer posits that broadband (ISDN) is one of the most viable means through which to facilitate high-speed communications. Bibliography lists 5 sources. FREE outline included !
Filename: Internif.wps