Can the open source approach do for biotechnology what it has done for information technology? Hope''s book is the first sustained and systematic inquiry into the application of open source principles to the life sciences. Traversing disciplinary boundaries, she presents a careful analysis of intellectual property-related challenges confronting the biotechnology industry and then paints a detailed picture of''open source biotechnology''as a possible solution.
Reports on SmartLink Architecture and API, an interface standard developed by Tokyo-based SmartOffice Consortium. Advantages of the interface; Note on the interface.
Looks at the increasing use of Internet faxing by businesses as an alternative to the fax machine. Reduction of fax portion of telephone bills as the reason for this interest in Internet faxing; Typical pricing for Internet fax services; Possibility that global electronic mail may eclipse the need for Internet faxing products and services. INSET: To send a fax, click here, by B.D..
The article presents information on latest innovations in the field of agricultural drill manufacturing. Rabe has developed the Ceria box drill to replace the Multidrill series built for the German manufacturer by Pottinger. It can be operated solo or in combination with a power harrow for one-pass preparation and sowing. Pottinger Vitasem conventional drills being introduced by LandMec Pottinger in place of the Fiona machines cover the same working widths as they are also designed for working solo or mounted on a power harrow.
Predicts the development portable video players in the future. technologies used in the DVB-X system; Information on the beta video service launched by Sonera; innovative ways of using the telephone.
Discusses the implications of the increasing rate of Technological innovations in information technology (IT). Response to the increased corporate demand for advances in IT; Corporations' willingness to invest on the upgrade process; Anticipation of the rise in vendor's upgrade-development efforts.
Flatworld economists and sociologists look at the growth of telecommuting and instant messaging, e-mailing and videoconferencing, outsourcing and offshoring, and conclude that technology puts creative individuals at all levels, from Boston to Bangladesh, on a level playingfield. Population size isn't the only measure of urbanism, of course-someone who lives and works in a walkable college town like Ithaca, New York, maytalkto 30 differentpeopleinaday.from neighbors to shopkeepers, while someone who lives in a gated enclave in Los Angeles and drives an hour to work may exchange words only with her spouse and a few office mates. Through ethnographic observation and focus group interviews, Stark found that proximity provided a rich stream of real-time, unsolicited information-things like the tone of voice of others in the room-which traders use to pick up when buy turns to sell.\ So there are more ideas, and the ideas get subject to some sort of selection.
Reviews the analytical tools, methods and designs being used to evaluate public programs intended to stimulate Technological advance. Evaluation of the socio-economic impacts of research in universities and public laboratories; Evaluation of collaborative research and development; Evaluation of diffusion and extension programs; Conclusions.
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