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SMIL 2.0 - Interactive Multimedia for Web and Mobile Devices

SMIL 2.0 - Interactive Multimedia for Web and Mobile Devices gently introduces you to the Web multimedia standard SMIL 2.0. Written by world-renowned SMIL experts who helped to develop the language and software for it, this book covers all aspects of the standard in a knowledgeable yet accessible manner: the overall concepts, the technical details and the many facets of SMIL's current and expected use. ...More

Due July 2004

Digital Design of Nature - Computer Generated Plants and Organics

The reproduction of nature via computer has fascinated scientists in computer graphics and artists, ever since synthetic imaging was thought to be possible. This book illustrates and exemplifies methods for the creation of artificial plant models, and the application of these methods within areas such as simulation, virtual reality, botany, landscaping, and architecture. ...More

Multimedia Applications

Multimedia Applications discusses the basic characteristics of multimedia document handling, programming, security, human computer interfaces, and multimedia application services. The overall goal of the book is to provide a broad understanding of multimedia systems and applications in an integrated manner: a multimedia application and its user interface must be developed in an integrated fashion with underlying multimedia middleware, operating systems, networks, security, and multimedia devices ...More

Multimedia Systems

Multimedia Systems discusses the basic characteristics of multimedia operating systems, networking and communication, and multimedia middleware systems. The overall goal of the book is to provide a broad understanding of multimedia systems and applications. ...More

Screen Design Manual

The "Screen Design Manual" provides designers of interactive media with a practical working guide for preparing and presenting information that is suitable for both their target groups and the media they are using. It describes background information and relationships, clarifies them with the help of examples, and encourages further development of the language of digital media. ...More

Due July 2004

Interactive Dramaturgies

The author maps out the creative process involved in producing interactive media, such as CD-ROM productions and network applications. ...More

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THE CRASH: Sony Vaio PCG-U1 [TechJapan]
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Spam worse than ever. Almost three of every four e-mail messages last month were spam messages, according to Postini Inc., a provider of e-mail filtering services for company networks. Despite the federal CAN-SPAM Act and federal arrests of bulk e-mailers, spam accounted for 76 percent of all e-mail processed by Postini in August. "The spam problem is just too large for laws alone to stop," said Andrew Lochart, director of product marketing. He said a total of 5.7 billion messages were reviewed during... [AlwaysOn Network]
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Nokia Launches Three New Camera Phones (Reuters). Reuters - The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia (NOK1V.HE) launched on Thursday three new handsets, the 7260, 7270 and 7280 models, all with cameras. [Yahoo! News - Technology]
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McLellan on UI evolution. a£á¡¨ The Dangers of Redesigning a Web Application" href="http://allinthehead.com/retro/225/">McLellan on UI evolution: Drew McLellan ponders the right rhythm for changing the interface of a web application. "Once a user has learned how to use an app, any small tweak... [JD on MX]
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IDF - Intel seeks role in development of the next Internet. SAN FRANCISCO - To handle the demands of the next-generation Internet, a new layer of intelligent nodes and services needs to grow over the existing Internet structure, said Intel Corp. Chief Technology Officer Pat Gelsinger, during his concluding address at the Intel Developer Forum Thursday. [InfoWorld: Top News]
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P-to-P partner charges RIAA with patent infringement. NEW YORK - The litigious Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is involved in another legal dispute with a P-to-P (peer-to-peer) technology maker, but this time, the RIAA is on defense. Altnet Inc. filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing the RIAA and several of its partners of infringing an Altnet patent covering technology for identifying requested files on a P-to-P network. [InfoWorld: Top News]
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