Keeping up with computerese

Article Abstract:

Computer terminology is changing. New words are being developed, and old definitions are changing. Many computer terms are in acronym form. People who have gotten accustomed to terms such as RAM and DOS must learn new ones, such as Massively Parallel Processors.

Computers, Digital computers, Column, Terminology

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The Unabomber and the bland decade

Article Abstract:

Theodore Kaczynski has made his name one of the most popular terrorist and political activists in the modern days through his ideological manifestos against industrial development. On Jan 22, 1998, Kaczynski was charged for perpetrating a bombing incident.

Cases, Political activists, Activists, Terrorists, Kaczynski, Theodore

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Rest and relaxation on the Net

Article Abstract:

The Internet offers several Multi-User Dimension (MUD) adventure games. MUD players should be able to swiftly answer text from fellow players and may even have to manage several special keystroke commands. MUDs can be either text-based or graphical.

Evaluation, Internet, Computer games, Recreation, Multiuser software

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