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In the realm of fantasy

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Virtual worlds use computer software to simulate aspects of the real world and they are created as adventure games and are accessed through the Internet, that are mostly played by children's aged between 8 to 14 where they interact in real time. EverQuest online Adventure is an adventure game and is an example of Virtual words.

Author: Howarth, Brad
Publisher: B R W Media
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2003
Computer adventure games, Adventure game, Adventure games

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Linux's corporate test

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A discussion on the continuing development of the Linux computer operating system is presented. Engineer Linus Torvalds made the source code to his system free to everyone. Some industry experts have suggested the use of Linux will be limited because it will not make money for businesses developing Linux products.

Author: Howarth, Brad
Publisher: B R W Media
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2000
Systems Software Pkgs (Micro), Management, Innovations, Computer industry, Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, Linux (Operating system), Torvalds, Linus, Computer engineers

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Telltale habits: Freedom Furniture is using high-tech research to build profiles of its customers

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Freedom Furniture is using computer software and databases to develop detailed statistical profiles of its customers. The information is helping Freedom to fine-tune its catalogue distribution, determine individual product ranges for each of its stores and guide its direct-marketing activities.

Author: Howarth, Brad
Publisher: B R W Media
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2003
General services, MISCELLANEOUS RETAIL, HOME FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT STORES, Company systems management, Information management, Specialty stores, Freedom Furniture Ltd.

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Subjects list: Australia, Software, Technology application, Software quality, Usage
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