Abstract
Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) maintain steering in emergency braking to avoid an accident. This paper provides an analysis of how brakes work, what happens in a scenario of heavy braking without ABS, and how the ABS works. Then, the paper provides a discussion of how a driver maintains control through heavy braking, so the driver can steer clear of an obstacle. The dilemma of the ABS is that sometimes the driver may miss the initial obstacle, only to drive into another.

From the Paper
"Anti-lock Braking Systems are definitely a safety device worthy of praise. Unfortunately, auto manufacturers cannot make innovations to take the driver completely out of the picture when it comes to emergency situations. Drivers are still going to be erratic, make silly mistakes such as drinking and driving, talking on a cell-phone, or putting makeup on when driving, and overreact in the instance of spotting a hazard too late."

Tags:automotive, pedestrian, prevention, technology

Abstract
This paper provides a brief analysis and discussion about this article which deals with the issue of anti-monopoly rules as applied to Intel. The paper questions whether, when a firm does not directly abuse its status as a monopoly, it should still be allowed to continue its practices.
Introduction
Market Outcome
Political Impact on Economic Behavior
Social Diversity
Technological Innovation
Market Structure
Work Cited

From the Paper
"Japan's FTC might have a social agenda-to increase the dominance of home-based Japanese chipmakers that are currently minute in comparison to Intel. However, some of Japan's largest companies have dominated the scandal, such as Hitachi, as they have willingly done business with Intel, and agreed to its arrangements of exclusivity, much to their apparent business and market advantage, even though this may cause some social detriment to the nation, overall, in terms of Japanese companies making inroads into the chip market. Intel's share of the CPU market in Japan rose to 90 percent in 2004, from 78 percent in 2002 and in contrast, the Japanese Advanced Micro Devices' share fell to 8 percent, from 18 percent, over the same period. (AP Wire, 2005)"

Tags:abuse, power

Abstract
In this essay, the legal implications of the Microsoft Anti-Trust case are evaluated with regards to business law and new technologies. Several aspects of business technology standardization are considered and the role of consumer participation and corporate ethics are also discussed.

Abstract
One of the most visible anti-trust cases in the last decade has been the one of United States vs. Microsoft. This paper examines the question of whether anti-trust laws are applicable to high technology companies or whether they are anachronistic regulations enacted in a bygone era, incapable of being applied rationally to matters of technology businesses and competition. The recent antitrust suit directed at Microsoft is the nexus for this examination.

From the Paper
"Many critics of the antitrust case against Microsoft feel that the Government has erred a fundamental way by failing to understand how competition works in high technology industries in general and software in particular. (DiLorenzo 2000) High technology, unlike traditional manufacturing, is widely characterized by "economies of scale," in which average costs of production fall sharply as output grows. As an example, it is very expensive to develop new software, costing upwards of millions of dollars and thousands man-hours, but the actually cost of putting another copy on a CD, once development is completed, is close to zero. (DiLorenzo)."

Tags:Windows, Netscape, Thomas, Pickering

Abstract
Microsoft has left an indelible mark on the business community as an innovator of technology, as a fierce competitor and as a stock market juggernaut. In the wake of the June 7th ruling handed down by Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson (ordering that Microsoft be split into two companies) the paper argues that we may add to Microsoft's resume monopolistic predator, propagator of unfair business tactics and unrepentant defier of the courts. The paper shows that Microsoft is poised to take its place in history among the litany of other companies similarly forced to split upon scrutiny by the American courts. It shows that the Microsoft decision marks the biggest antitrust ruling since the breakup of AT&T in 1983. The paper shows that the ruling is a bold stroke by the Federal government to combat market monopolization and restraint of trade in the new technological age.

From the Paper
"Obviously, the outcome of the Microsoft trial indicates a return to a more severe regulatory philosophy on the part of the Federal government. Carroll and Buchholtz remark that throughout the 80s, "the federal government played less and less of a role, especially in terms of monitoring and regulating business"(2000, p. 208). The Microsoft decision marks a definitive reversal of this trend. The Internet has, since its inception, been largely unregulated by the Federal government. And as Microsoft has shown, the repercussions of exploiting the laissez-faire tech-world can be manifold."

Tags:Justice, Department, Explorer, 4.0, Netscape, Navigator, Ops, Aps

Abstract
This essay discusses what it means today to believe in God, as opposed to not believing in God or even denying the existence of a God. The paper talks about how technology has impacted society's vision of God and the existence of God, looks at morality and where it ties in with religion and the belief in God and considers whether it is possible to be religious without believing in God. The paper concludes with the author asserting that a reverence for life should not be considered on religious grounds, but on moral grounds.

From the Paper
"At what point does a child believe that there is a God? Is it taught, like toilet training? Is it part of that horrific bedtime prayer kids usually have no idea what the contents are (...Should I die before I wake...I pray the Lord my soul to take..). chances are, parents talk about how "good" God is, but when a tragedy occurs, a death in the family- the child is told, "God has taken her (him)". No wonder young people are not merely confused about the fact that there is something called God, but whether he is truly merciful (God Loves You!) or hurtful ("God Will Punish You!)."

Tags:atheist, life, earth, creeds, beliefs, ministers, civilization, science, technology, agnosticism

Abstract
This paper explains that today's leading business organizations are characterized primarily by their flexibility to provide products and services through their brick-and-mortar and virtual Internet stores and offices. The author points out recently developed technologies that demonstrate the consumer-centric and integrated systems approach adopted by these virtual organizations. The paper explains (1) the technological idea of co-opetition, (2) the IT intelligence 'correlative' to customer service, (3) integrated client management systems, (4) identity management and (5) anti-phishing service.

From the Paper
"Discussing first the idea of co-opetition is essential since the remaining four technologies discussed in this paper actually embody the thought expressed by the idea of co-opetition. Co-opetition is more than just a relational description between products or services; it extends towards one-to-one relationship to include other relations or many-to-one relations among products or services, until these products or services create an integrated system that makes work and operations easier, faster, more productive, and more efficient."

Tags:co-opetition, integrative, customer-service, integration, anti-phishing

Abstract
This paper explains that increased technology guarantees time-efficiency and improves the mode of action against crime, thus, decreasing the risk to which a police official in the field might otherwise be exposed. The author points out that DNA testing is gathering increased support from lawmakers because there is no longer any reason to question the reliability of DNA evidence. The paper reports that a concealed weapon detector, such as "Millivision", measures the electromagnetic radiation emitted by all objects made out of plastic, metal, liquid or ceramics, analyses it and converts the readings into a visible form thus providing better surveillance capabilities including anti-terror.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Research and Development
DNA Testing
Concealed Weapons Detection System
Automated Fingerprint Identification System
Computers in Patrol Cars
Breath-Testers
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In 1996, the U.S. Justice Department had given the D.C. police a $6 million grant to complete installation of computers in police cruisers and enable officers to process criminals at each of the city's seven police districts. It is seen that police all over the United States is being equipped with more computers in their patrol cars. In 2000, Lisle Police was allocated $85,700 in the budget draft, to be used for squad cars equipped with radar and data computers."

Tags:dna, anti-terror, computer, surveilance, risk

Abstract
This paper explains that the information technology today is a highly dynamic field, which is characterized by a wide range of increasingly mobile and wireless devices that are Internet based rather than operating system based. The author points out that, given the enormous amount of change witnessed in recent years, managers are increasingly confronted with a confusing array of choices concerning what blend of IT software and peripherals will satisfy their communications needs. The paper cautions that, before businesses begin jumping on any of the wireless wagons, which are described in this paper, and making substantive investments in a given IT technology, a number of low-cost alternatives are available that might be preferable, given the dynamic nature of the marketplace today. The paper includes several charts and illustrations.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Background and Overview
Intranets
Local Area Networks (LANs)
VPN Networks (Virtual Private Networks)
3G/GPRS Technology used by Mobile Executives and Others
Wireless Communications in Canteens, Restaurants, Hotspots, Etc.
Security, Firewalls, Anti-viruses, and Other Considerations
Summary and Conclusions

From the Paper
"There must be some compelling reasons behind so many leading companies making the decision to invest so heavily in technologies that did not even exist just a few years ago, particularly in view of the rapidly changing nature of the IT environment. Nevertheless, most companies have been able to reap some substantive benefits from various IT applications by following the business models provided by successful players who have learned their IT lessons the hard way. According to Diwan and his colleagues (2002), the Fortune 500 companies recognized early on that investments in IT would be required in order to remain competitive."

Tags:lan, wireless, smartphone, pda, internet

Abstract
This paper argues that IT possesses the capacity to radically alter social and political interaction in modern society; although not in the ways in which IT hypesters usually suggest. It will be seen that IT promotes, not increased democracy and social interaction, but escapism and anti-social activities. For this reason, modern technology can be said to be (de)constructive; as much destructive of social order as it is constructive.