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Computing Essentials 2002-2003 Complete, 14/e
Timothy J. O'Leary
Linda I. O'Leary

Programming and Languages

Using Technology

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CVS

The Concurrent Versions System, or CVS, is an invaluable tool for large programming projects. Learn more about CVS by visiting our Web site at http://www.mhhe.com/oleary and linking to the CVS Web site. Once connected, read about CVS, and then answer the following questions in a one-page paper: (a) What is CVS? Who uses it? (b) Describe what CVS does. Be specific. (c) What is CVS useful for? (d) When is CVS not a useful choice? Why?

www.cs.utah.edu/dept/old/texinfo/cvs/cvs_2.html#SEC5

JAVA

Java has become a very high profile language in recent years. Find out why by visiting our Web site at http://www.mhhe. com/oleary to connect to the official Java Web site. Explore the articles and information there, and then answer the following questions in a one-page paper: (a) How is Java being used by companies today? (b) How is Java technology expected to be used by companies in the future? (c) Are these predictions realistic? Justify your answer. (d) How is Java licensed–is there a fee to use Java in a new product?

www.java.sun.com





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