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Could you give me some information about CASE tools?
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CASE tools are software that help in the application of Computer Aided Software Engineering methods to a project.
According to this page, a CASE tool may be part of a spectrum of processes designed to ensure quality in what is developed. These tools automate, manage and simplify the development process.
Learn about their capabilities here. This site has an index of tools sorted by name. Also get a tutorial here. For more, try RediffSearch.
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What is ISDN?
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ISDN stands for Integrated Services Digital Network. It is defined as a system of digital phone connections that allows data to be transmitted simultaneously across the world using end-to-end digital connectivity.
This page has information about its history, advantages, interfaces and online sources of reference. Here you will find info, guides and White Papers on the system. Get ISDN solutions for Linux here, and look up RediffSearch for more.
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What does NetBIOS mean?
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NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) is defined as a program that allows applications on different computers to communicate within a local area network (LAN). It was created by IBM for its early PC Network and adopted by Microsoft. It is used in Ethernet, token ring, and Windows NT networks.
According to this page, it also augments the DOS BIOS by adding special functions for the LANs. Get an overview of NetBIOS, its specifications and commands here.
This page gives you detailed information and a diagram. Check RediffSearch for more.
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Where can I find information on animation studios?
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Digital Studios based in Chennai
produces 2D and 3D animation for advertisements and feature films. It also
works with the compositing and rotoscoping of animated sequences. Ten-X, also in Chennai, offers similar services.
Mumbai-based Rajtaru Videosonic Limited creates
special effects and animation for feature films or commercials. Toonsense
Animation in Mumbai undertakes animation for
television commercials.
They also have a branch in Thiruvananthapuram. Look up RediffSearch for more
results.
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What is a firewall?
- Frank |
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This site defines a firewall
as a system designed to prevent unauthorised access to or from a private
network. By examining each message or request and blocking those that do not meet the specified criteria, firewalls prevent users from accessing sites they are not authorised to.
Get other useful definitions here,
here and on this page.
This site
explains how they work, while this page provides
information on designing one. Get an overview on building a firewall here, and find related
articles at this site. Check out RediffSearch for more.
You can also read up this Net Guide feature on firewalls - 'Keeping off the Enemy'.
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Where can I find tutorials on Bluetooth?
- Rajesh |
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This beginner's guide has tips on Bluetooth development, and helps you set up your own applications. You can find a series of tutorials and White Papers here. This tutorial familiarises you with the Bluetooth protocol architecture, while this one acquaints you with the profile structure and how the technology is used. Look for more resources on RediffSearch.
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Where can I find CBSE question papers for Class X?
- Gaurav |
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You can find solved CBSE question papers for the last five years for maths, science and social science at this site. You could also try these objective tests.
Try RediffSearch for more.
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What is Broadband?
- Madhulika K |
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According to this site, broadband refers to telecommunication in which a wide band of frequencies is available to transmit information. This page defines it as a transmission medium capable of supporting a wide range of frequencies, from audio to video. It is also defined as a high-speed interactive TV and PC cable service delivered by wireless Internet connections, streaming media offerings, etc.
You can also find information on broadband ISDN and broadband transmission here.
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How can I read Japanese Web sites in English?
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You could go to this site, enter the Web address of the page you wish to translate in the slot provided, select the 'Japanese to English' option, and your page will be translated. Note that as the operation is performed by software, it may not always be accurate.
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Could you name some of the latest viruses?
- Geetha P |
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This page features security alerts and
descriptions of the latest virus threats. This page has a comprehensive monthly listing of every
virus detected. Look here for the latest virus alert, or check the
Virus Information Library for detailed
information and risk assessment. Also get 50 latest virus descriptions on
this page.
Be sure to look up RediffSearch for more.
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How do I find sites on Indian literature in English?
- Asha C |
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You may begin by visiting this
site for resources, bibliographies, book reviews and articles. Here you will find reviews, features and sections
on authors and poets. This site has a
section on Indian literature in English, with resources on past and
comtemporary authors. You could also participate on this forum for English literature. Check out this site for related topics.
Check RediffSearch for more.
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What is GATE?
- Neha T |
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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), is an All-India
Examination conducted by the six Indian Institutes of Technology and the
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, on behalf of the Ministry of Human
Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.
This site says that the objective of the GATE
exam is to identify meritorious candidates for admission to Postgraduate
Programmes. It also explains important dates and examination details.
According to this page, the
forthcoming examination are scheduled to be held on February 10, 2002 from
9:30 a.m. To 12:30 p.m. Some institutes specify GATE as a prerequisite for
admission of self-financing students.
Find information on the syllabus, eligibility criterion, application
procedure and venue here.
Take a sample test. Look up RediffSearch for more.
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