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Previous studies show that the healthcare industrylags behind many other economic sectors in theadoption of information technology. The purpose ofthis book is to understand differences in structuralcharacteristics between healthcare providers that doand that do not adopt HIT. The new contribution ofthe present study lies in the fact that it usesnationally representative latest available data andit incorporates a large number of technologies.Large size and urban location were found to be themost influential hospital characteristics thatpositively affect information technology adoption.Hospital ownership was not associated withtechnology adoption. The findings also indicate thata significant number of hospitals are stillreluctant to use clinical HIT. Thus, even though thepassage of the American Recovery and ReinvestmentAct (ARRA) of 2009 was a good stimulus, a moreaggressive policy intervention from the governmentis warranted in order to direct the healthcareindustry towards a better adoption of clinical HIT. ... Read more

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Wonderful, clear treatment of a complicated subject
I'm working on a PhD in a closely related field and I used this book as a way to get a good summary of works for my background literature reviews.The book covers complicated material in a wonderful, clear manner.When reading section where I was already familiar with the material I was able to get deeper insights. New material was easy to grasp.The references, notes, exercise etc. are all first class.I'd highly recommend the book and suggest instructors to take a close look at this book if you are searching for a text - your students will appreciate it. ... Read more

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The RPC-memory specification problem was proposed by Broy and Lamport as a case study in the formal design of distributed and concurrent systems. As a realistic example typical for operating systems and hardware design, the RPC-memory problem was used as the basis for comparing various approaches to formal specification, refinement, and verification. Preliminary solutions were discussed during a workshop at Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany, in September 1994. Then an extensive discussion took place between the referees and authors. Finally 15 thoroughly revised papers were accepted for inclusion in this volume in full detail together with the problem statement and a synopsis. ... Read more

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With the worldwide surge in the demand for IT Professional skills, the CCSE is one of the hottest certifications today. To pass the CCSE exam, you need a no-gimmicks, no-nonsense book on the exam objectives. This is that book.

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Number 13 in a series entitled: Studies In Fuzziness & Soft Computing.This text focuses on problems of incompleteness of information & processing incomplete information in the sphere of artificial intelligence. ... Read more

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Rough sets analysis for image
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CISSP 100 Success Secrets - Gerard Blokdijk There has never been a CISSP manual like this.100 Success Secrets is not about the ins and outs of the CISSP. Instead, itanswers the top 100 questions that we are asked and those we come across inforums, our consultancy and education programs.

It tells you exactly how to deal with those questions, with tips that havenever before been offered in print. This book is also not about a CISSP's bestpractice and standards details. Instead it introduces everything you want toknow to be successful with and in CISSP.

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Absolutely Horrible
I've never written a review before, and may never again.But, after reading this book - I felt compelled.

This book has no redeeming qualities.The content is of no value.None. Period.English is a difficult mistress for this author.Worse yet, the author provides little evidence that he's capable of cogent and logical thought.

Here's an example of his thought pattern.- The existence of dumps containing copywrighted material demonstrates that they are legal, therefore you should cheat in order to pass your exam.-Do you really need advice from this guy?Really?

I was embarrassed that I had read it.I was angry that Amazon actually charges money for it. I felt violated. PLEASE don't buy this book.

Sucess Secret 101
The Secret is do not buy this book. What a complete waste of time and money. There is absolutely nothing within this pile of pulp that isn't already available or apparent to someone studying for the CISSP exam.

This is the type of publication that gives the CISSP certification a bad wrap for some people. Do yourself a favor and just stick to studying the CBK as outlined by ISC2 and enumerated correctly by other study guides, notably Kurtz, Harris and the ISC2 itself.

One star is too good for this book
I'd give this book a "ZERO" if the ratings would allow, a "POOR" is too generous.

Horrible book, too often repeats it's "secrets" by rewording the paragraph.For example, it tells the reader 11 times that there are 10 CBKs.So it's already down to 89 secrets.

Horrendous misspellings, illegible text.Looks like a bunch of emails pasted together - and badly at that.

Spend your $15 on lattes and listen in on what geeks are talking about.You'll get more information from eavesdropping than you will from this book.

If you want my copy of this book, you can have it for the cost of postage.But you'll be disappointed even at that price.Hell, you can have and I'll pay the postage.

This CISSP book is terrible
If it were possible to give this book "no stars" I would. I took the CISSP exam about 3 weeks ago and this book provided no help whatsoever. I concur with the 2 preceding reviews as to the value, or lack thereof, of the contents of this book. Having said that, I was just notified I passed the CISSP and I give considerable credit to the Shon Harris book and the CISSP for Dummies book for my success.

Wish I could rate this a half star
This book is offending to anyone who is pursing the CISSP certification. First the book is POORLY written, Second, the so called "Secrets" are either erroneous or common well known facts available just about anywhere and lastly, this book will NOT help you prepare for CISSP whatsoever, in fact it will distract you if anything. That being said, anyone want to buy my copy cheap? Complete disappointment.
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A Great Peek Into the Industry
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With the worldwide surge in the demand for IT Professional skills, the MCSA is one of the hottest certifications today. To pass the MCSA exam, you need a no-gimmicks, no-nonsense book on the exam objectives. This is that book!

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Good study notes for the MCSA Exams
I'm currently studying for the MCSA Windows Server 2003 Exams. Right now I'm working on Exam 70-290. This book is a good companion to my main study guide. The study notes on this book cover key concepts that I need to understand to be successful on the exams. It also provides the knowledge besides hand-on experience using the software itself that I can use on the job. The book is not perfect. As with any book, it contains typos. ... Read more

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Michael Dertouzos has been an insightful commentator and an active participant in the creation of the Information Age.Now, in What Will Be,he offers a thought-provoking and entertaining vision of the world of the next decade -- and of the next century.Dertouzos examines the impact that the following new technologies and challenges will have on our lives as the Information Revolution progresses:

• all the music, film and text ever produced will be available on-demand in our own homes
• your "bodynet" will let you make phone calls, check email and pay bills as you walk down the street
• advances in telecommunication will radically alter the role of face-to-face contact in our lives
• global disparities in infrastructure will widen the gap between rich and poor
• surgical mini-robots and online care will change the practice of medicine as we know it.

Detailed, accessible and visionary, What Will Be  is essential for Information Age revolutionaries and technological neophytes alike.Amazon.com Review
Many have predicted what emerging technology will mean forsociety. Michael Dertouzos, an Internet pioneer and Head of MIT's Laboratory for ComputerScience, has been among the few who've beenpretty much right so far. Now he reaches into the coming century topaint a compelling, rationally developed picture of what'sahead. Dertouzos' fluid freedom from the pollyanna-ism or paranoia thatafflict so many of his contemporaries brings to his visions the ringof both conviction and plausibility--and excitement as well. Hiscrystal explanations and fascinating examples are irresistible. Theresult is a book as enjoyable as it is important. ... Read more

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What can be not what will be
What will be, by Michael Dertouzos, is indeed an interesting read despite his lack of support for his thesis.By the nature of the title and subtitle, the reader is teased with a possible glimpse into our technological future. Perhaps the book should have been titled, What can be.How the new world of information can change our lives.The largest stumbling block toward accepting the title and premise is Deertouzos' careful avoidance of information technology venture capitalism, marketing, and legal environments that determine what actually is designed, manufactured and marketed.If an author infers that technology will actually happen, then they are obligated to explain when and how momentous longstanding roadblocks will be removed.Of course these issues are discussed but in a highly speculative and vague manner.On a positive note, the section What is Wrong with Technology is very clear and makes the book worth reading. I recommend this book.Despite content sprinkled with lofty assertions, Dertouszos prepares the reader for technological issues which will continue to revolutionize our world.

A book about OUR future.
In the early 1980s, Dr. Dertouzos boldly predicted a place where people could freely exchange information and services using a personal computer. Today this place is widely known as the Internet. Dr. Dertouzos, head of the MIT Lab for Computer Science, uses this book to share more of his ideas and predictions of "What Will Be" in the future.
His book, without getting too technical, explains how society will be changed by a new revolution he calls the Information Marketplace. His examples of new networked technologies that will simplify our lives opened my eyes and got me excited about what lies ahead in the future. His idea of a 'Bodynet,' a personal mobile network which enables you to make phone calls, watch the news, and mingle with strangers as you stroll down the block is realistic. But other ideas, such as a database that keeps track of your clean clothes in your closet to help you decide what to wear seems farfetched and even useless.
Overall I was satisfied with the content of Dr. Dertouzos' book. It was clear and concise and provided some humorous examples of how the new technologies will be used. I would recommend this book to anyone that has an interest in how technology will shape society's future.

Everyone needs to know What Will Be!
I didn't know anything about Michael Dertouzos prior to discovering and reading this book. It's a presentation of a man's visions of our world's digital future. However, he is not just any man. Dertouzos has been director of the MIT Computer Science Lab for several decades, and has been a leading party in many discoveries and innovations that took place in MIT, or with collaboration to it. He has for many years been a most active participant in the evolution of computers, networks and the Internet itself, thus being the most suitable one to try to envision a picture of our networked world as it will be in the near future.

Dertouzos presents quite interesting aspects about how our future will be shaped by all networked electronic equipment, be they computers, TVs, or mobile devices. He shows how more and more uses of the Net will gradually evolve, uses that most of us have not even imagined possible. He calls the Internet a global "Information Marketplace", since he shows how it will grow to include all human activities, not necessarily linked to computers as we know them today.

The only hitch I can find in Dertouzos's reasoning, is the time he is talking about. While he says that most of the innovations he talks about will start showing up and rapidly evolve in the next 10 to 20 years, I believe that this time is short. My opinion is, it will take quite some more time for all of Dertouzos's dreams and aspirations to come to life and full use.

I wouldn't like to reveal anything more about what's mentioned in this book. I'm not a good summary-writer, so I wouldn't want to spoil your experience of learning What Will Be!

A vivid picture of what our future may be.
Dr. Dertouzos has given us all much to think about in this book.There isn't a person in the world who won't be impacted by the great changes that may occur.Everyone should read this book and then figure out how you wantto be changed.It will be a better future for all of us if we take activeroles in the Information Marketplace.

Wonderful book which sheds light on future of society.
This book provides some wonderful examples of what society will be like inthe future.

I especially enjoyed the idea to create software which willbe smart.What a concept? ... Read more

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This book explores the political process behind the construction of cyber-threats as one of the quintessential security threats of modern times in the US.

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For those that are looking to prepare for the new R70 exam like myself, this is not the book for you, its based on R65 and only show procedures with a few lines (very short procedures), and only 40 dumb questions as practice.

So please try to find another guide for your exam, this was a waste of time and money for me. ... Read more

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If our cars were as difficult to drive as our computers are to operate, they would never leave the garage. Yet everyday we put up with infuriating complications and incomprehensible error messages that spew forth from our technology: software upgrades crash our machines, Web sites take forever to download, e-mail overwhelms us. We spend endless time on the phone waiting for automated assistance.

In effect, we continue to serve our machines' lowly needs, instead of insisting that they serve us -- a situation that will only get worse as millions of new mobile devices arrive on the scene.

Our world doesn't have to be this way. It shouldn't be this way.

Wouldn't it be great if using your computer was as effortless as steering your car? In The Unfinished Revolution, Michael Dertouzos introduces human-centered computing a radical change in the way we fashion and use computer systems that will ultimately make this goal possible.

The Unfinished Revolution is nothing less than an inspired manifesto for the future of computing. Dertouzos's vision will change how businesses, organizations, and governments work with each other, and how individuals interact. It represents the dawn of a new era in information technology.

Human-centered computing goes well beyond the empty promises of "user-friendly" interfaces. At its foundation are five key technologies that will dramatically amplify our human capabilities: natural interaction, automation, individualized information access, collaboration, and customization. Human-centered systems will understand us when we speak to them; will do much of our routine brainwork for us; will get us the information we want, when and where we want it; will help us work with other people across space and time; and will adapt on their own to our individual needs and desires.

By exploiting these five emerging technologies in combination -- in our professional specialties and in our personal lives -- we will see a vast increase in our productivity and a marked change in the ways we live and work. Human-centered technologies will make computers simpler, more natural, and more useful to us. The collective benefits of human-centered machines will give ordinary people capabilities that go beyond those enjoyed today by the most privileged. Human-centered systems will give us the gaspedal, brakes, and steering wheel of the Information Age.

When can all this happen? Dertouzos says the time to start is now. You can begin simplifying and improving your relationship with computers today. Dertouzos offers dozens of scenarios that illustrate the potential of human centered computing, as well as a preview of the MIT Oxygen project -- a prototype now under development that aims to make pervasive human-centered computing a reality. Dertouzos also provides the new century's first glimpse of how upcoming information technology advances will significantly improve our lives and truly revolutionize our relationships with the computer.

This is a book for everyone, professionals and nonspecialists, who yearn for machines that live up to the grand promise of the Information Revolution -- fulfilling real human needs with greater simplicity -- that still lingers unfulfilled. The Unfinished Revlolution is for those who want to enhance their computer productivity and fun, in short, for every person who wants to do more by doing less.

Michael Dertouzos has already helped shape the information age, mostrecently in the 1997 bestseller What Will Be: How the New Worldof Information Will Change Our Lives. With his latest book, he isdestined to prove prescient once again. --Fred Zahradnik ... Read more

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Now I know why the used CD only cost $0.99 :-)
I'm not impressed.The tone of the book is slightly pompous ... and the reader's style only makes this worse.The ideas were interesting, but nothing really revolutionary. I agree that with the authors ideas and his frustrations with Windows, and yes, speach recognition would be great.

It is a great book
It is a great reading I learn a lot about the IT revolution

Great Thoughts, Limited Reality, More to Do....

In some ways this is the gold-collared knowledge worker counterpart book to Ted Halstead and Michael Lind's The Radical Center: The Future of American Politics (citizen-centered).Those who liked The Cultural Creatives or IMAGINE: What America Could be in the 21st Century, can adopt this book as their user's guide for demanding change in information technology.

I recommend it because it is full of common sense, is the first really helpful "requirements document" for a clean sheet new approach to software and hardware and ergonomics ($3000 word for user friendly).The bad news is that nobody is listening.We are ten years away from this being a reality because the legacy providers (big hardware, one certain software company) are not about to retool their empires for the sake of delivering better value.

It is more than a little amusing to me to have this book endorsed by the CEO of the one company that prides itself on producing software with mutated migrated Application Program Interfaces that are used to extort tribute from third party software developers, where no sane consumer will invest in his products until they've had three years to "mature" in the marketplace.

The opening listings of the "standard faults" in today's "consumer electronics" is alone worth the price of the book--unintegrated systems fault; manual labor fault; human servitude fault; crash fault; excessive learning fault; feature overload fault; fake intelligence fault; waiting fault; ratchet fault...

The book ends on a low note and high note.The low note is a description of Oxygen, a $50M project seeded by DARPA and including several major company partners such as HP and Nokia.This project has some excellent ideas, including a new focus on an architecture for nomadic computing with three aspects: a Handy 21 (hand-held), Enviro 21 (intermediate personal computers at home, office, and in car), and N21 Network (Intentional Naming System, every computer and peripheral everywhere is in the public domain and broadcasting its location and status, use on the fly).Good stuff.What he doesn't mention is that the U.S. Government is spending over half a billion dollars on completely uncoordinated desktop analysis toolkits, and there is probably 2-3X that much being spent in the private sector.He does note that we will never get our act together if we continue to develop hardware and software in a very fragmented and hardware-based manner.

On the high note, the author has clearly thought about the consequences of having an information revolution here in the USA, creating information royalty, while leaving the rest of the world dispossessed, in poverty, and unconnected.He has a very practical appreciation for the fact that the USA must fund two distinct foreign assistance programs--a Digital Marshall Plan (my phrase) to jack in the entire world; and a commensurate literacy, birth control, disease control, and famine control program to stabilize populations to the point where they can be productive within the global grid.

I read this book on the airplane coming back from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (Federal Emerging Technologies Conference sub-set), and I was really struck by the contradiction between the vast fragmentation spread out over Las Vegas (the man who has everything also has to carry it) and the elegant simplicity of this book's vision--one hand-held able to be any of 100+ devices."It's the software, simpleton...."

What saddens me, especially when considering the billions of dollars being given away by our richest software developer, someone who seems to favor gestures on the margin instead of quality control and open source at the core, is that we knew all this in the mid-1980's.The eighteen distinct functionalities needed for a desktop analysts' workstation were identified by CIA in 1986--everything from data ingestion and conversion softwares to modeling and simulation and pattern detection and of course desktop publishing.The year after the CIA prototypes were working so successfully on UNIX (Sun), CIA decided that the PS2 would be the standard "dumb" terminal, and all UNIX efforts were ordered to shut-down.The big organizations, the ones with the power to make the revolution, chose control and dumb terminals over freedom and smart software.I am very skeptical that the vision in this book will come to fruition...

Change the way you think!!!
Michael Dertouzos has an insightful vision of the future in his book The Unfinished Revolution.His focus is around Human-Centered computing and how it will allow user to "do more by doing less".He artfully illustrates the ways that computers should work.He admonishes that, in the current state of computing, we are the ones the serve our computers and not the other way around.Computers need to be changed so that they can understand us and not the other way around.

Even though this may seem like fairytales to some, Dertouzos has built this vision of the future using solid basis on the technology that either we have in prototypes today or likely to be attainable in the near future.His work at MIT has already shown that as computing resources become more plentiful, Human-Centric computing will become a possibility.

My overall impression of the book is that it has some novel ideas and very persuasive author that is working hard to get you to like them.The book seem a little repetitive at times but over all it as a very interesting read.

Explains how these computers will change our professional
Unfinished Revolution focuses on human-centered computers and how they can change our lives reveals a technology which adapts to people; a new concept in how designers are producing computers. Human-centered computing uses five key technologies which will expand human capabilities: Unfinished Revolution explains how these computers will change our professional specialties and personal lives alike. ... Read more