what causes truncation? to limit the number of digits after the decimal point in computer science and mathematics. This is done by discarding the least significant ones. Example: Consider real numbers in mathematics … [Read more...] about Truncation of numbers
What are some heuristic familiar metaphors & languages.
The system should speak the user language, for a specific task that it is completing. with words, phrases, concepts that are familiar to the end user, rather than the system-oriented terms, following real world conventions, making information appear in a natural … [Read more...] about What are some heuristic familiar metaphors & languages.
FURPS / FURPS+ What is it?
F functional requirements U usability requirements R reliability requirements P performance requirements S Supportability requirements … [Read more...] about FURPS / FURPS+ What is it?
Design process of an object oriented program.
Gather the Requirements Describe the application Create a use case story a assumption of the completed software Create a prototype Identify the main goal what is the most important of program discard what you don't need … [Read more...] about Design process of an object oriented program.
How to create GREAT human computer interaction
Visibility Consistency Non-Destructive Environment Easy flow of discovery Reliability, should and should not happen randomly … [Read more...] about How to create GREAT human computer interaction
What are the power of 2?
What why math? well let me tell you why math and exponents, plenty of people have issues with exponents and not to mention when you bring in imaginary numbers and logarithms. But back to the subject of networking this subject is simple enough it goes as … [Read more...] about What are the power of 2?
What does dynamic IP address mean?
This can a be a tricky questions to answer, but this is my best answer that i can com up with. A dynamic Internet protocol address is a temporary number (can not stress this enough) assigned to your computer by your service provider or ISP. This number or "address" … [Read more...] about What does dynamic IP address mean?
Action plan to deploying a network.
Follow this simple steps to have a smooth transaction when starting a network from scratch. Gather the information about the network Develop a physical network layout (switches routers etc) Develop a network hardware list (What type of router … [Read more...] about Action plan to deploying a network.
Getting the best use out of Syslogd logs
One of the best features that syslogd can provide for system administrators, is the ability to receive messages whenever something interesting is happening in the network. But like with any good thing certain limits have to be applied. The wonderful part about this … [Read more...] about Getting the best use out of Syslogd logs
What to do when SNMP fails?
If everything and i mean everything is just not working in your network you might wan to give syslogd a try, come again what in the world is syslogd? this is a perfect valid question well the meaning of it is "Sysklogd provides two system utilities which provide … [Read more...] about What to do when SNMP fails?