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The article provides information on several new products related to computers. Sun Microsystems's Java Teaching Innovations Portal is an online resource designed to help students and teachers incorporate Java technology into their technology programs. The portal features lesson plans, games, special projects, case studies, and introductory presentations created by educators who participated in the Java Grant Program. FileMaker's newest version of its desktop database, FileMaker Pro 8, features a new PDF maker, new e-mail merge, and visual spell checker, as well as autocomplete and mouse-wheel support. Users can customize databases, e-mail field contents from within FileMaker, and import Excel files using the drag-and-drop method. Gateway's new convertible notebook computer with pen, the M280, has a 14-inch wide-screen rotating display, customizable hard drive, and ergonomic hand grip, and can be configured with either a lightweight battery or one that provides as much as 8.5 hours of user time. Discovery Education introduces Digital Discovery, a bimonthly resource guide for educators who use united-streaming in the classroom.

Presents various products related to computer hardware and software. Incorporation of a color and bolder keys in the enhanced TI-73 Explorer from Texas Instruments; Provision of user friendly test management on Windows computers in AptiQuiz from RJ Software; Description of DataPoint, a comprehensive set of web-based software tools for data-driven school improvement from the National Study of School Evaluation.

Evaluates the Cakewalk Sonar 4 computer software for sequencing electronic music. Efficiency of the product's comp-track building; Quality of surround effects; Contact information.

Reports on the benefits of Microsoft Corp.'s Window's Explorer to desktop musicians in the U.S. Basis of Microsoft's remodeling of Windows; Role of personal computers in professional media production; Impact of fine-tuning systems on the satisfaction of an audio performance.

Evaluates Cecilia 2.04, a sound design computer software developed by Burton and Piché. Distinct features; Various applications; Systems requirements.

The article presents information on several software product releases. Harcourt Assessment Corp. has released the Early Childhood Observation System, a student assessment program designed to evaluate younger learners. Summit Interactive introduces the Ascend Math Solution, designed for grade four through adult learners, uses streaming video to provide direct instruction. Plato has introduced Foundational Mathematics and Earth and Space Science for the middle school audience. Foundational Mathematics is designed to bring remedial math learners and the Earth and Space Science is for the final curriculum installment in the Plato Middle School Science Series. A new software product from FarStone, VirtualClass, uses a district's LAN to enable teachers to broadcast their desktops to 16 computers at once.

The article offers information on the donation of DreamSpark computer development tool from Microsoft to the students at Stanford University in the United States. Bill Gates approved the donation in an effort to encourage creative programming among the students, and possibly introducing the young minds of students to careers in software engineering. The strategy in Microsoft's move could mean a long-term result, when the students are in the workplace. DreamSpark features open-source tools for software programming.

The article offers tips, from the Dell Computer Corp. experts, on assessment, design, and implementation of a systems management services. It notes that assessments are designed to help make informed decisions about how to maximize the benefits of integrated systems management solutions in the computer system management. It reports that design services lay the path for success by providing a comprehensive and detailed systems management and implementation plan. It suggests that the Dell's experts can implement a comprehensive systems management solution, featuring a carefully design pilots and knowledge transfer efficiencies that will be useful efficiently administer the system.

The article presents questions and answers related to computer software. One reader asks how he/she can track the information about the people who visit his/her school's Web site. The expert suggests a free website, which provides these facilities. Another question is about the quick and painless fixing of the Remote Desktop option. The expert comments that the reader can use a free VNC software program to remotely connect to another computer, even if it is running an operating system sans Microsoft Remote Desktop.

The article presents lists of computer software products selected by Technology & Learning readers that includes AppleWorks from Claris Corp., PowerPoint from Microsoft Corp., JumpStart series from Knowledge Adventure Inc., and Magic Slate from Sunburst Co.

Evaluates two computer software. NetCache and ContentReporter network management applications from Network Appliance; Sun Java Desktop System open standards-based solution from Sun Microsystems.

This article presents information on the data visualization software Grokker. Grokker offers some relief for users looking to quickly retrieve pertinent information from the World Wide Web and other digital resources. The software groups search results pages according to content, then maps them into concentric spheres based on their relative importance. For example, a search on King Arthur produces spheres labeled myth, histories, and musicals. Students can click on the most relevant spheres, and continue clinking until they drill all the way down to the individual list sites they need. Maps can also be edited, saved, and shared via-email, offering teachers a great way to quickly guide students to important Web sites or files.

Presents steps in defragmenting computers. Selection of a defragging software program; Enhancements included in commercially available defragging programs; Ways to run the chosen program.

The article reports on the launch of the Extended Warranty Solution program by ServiceBench, a provider of web-based service management solutions. The program is designed to help manufacturers establish, market and manage extended-service contract programs for their products. The company also claims that the product simplifies the development of an extended-service program which provides manufacturers with a revenue stream and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with insights and enhanced control over the customer experience.

The article reports on the acquisition of Slim Devices by Logitech International. Logitech purchased the maker of home network music systems for $20 million in cash and a possible further payment. According to Guerrino De Luca, Logitech president and CEO, Slim Devices brings expertise in both network-based music delivery and high-quality audio, and a committed community of developers. Some of the products developed by Slim Devices include the Squeezebox, the Transporter and the SlimServer software.

The article focuses on the TWICE Top 25 PC Retailers report that ranks the leading domestic computer technology dealers by sales revenue of the following products: notebook and desktop PC and monitors; hardware such as hard drives, keyboards, PC cards and mouses; CDR and Zip drives; printers; digital cameras; and software and peripheral accessories. The basis of determining retail sales figures is cited. The research partner of TWICE is The Stevenson Company. It describes the TraQline of Stevenson.

Offers news briefs concerning the computer industry in the U.S. as of August 2005. Introduction of the Easy Install Wizard software from Belkin; Plan of online backup storage provider Spare Backup to introduce a box version of its service at CompUSA; Forecasts on computer-television tuner sales.

This article reports on the launch of the N3500 notebook computer from Fujitsu in the U.S. in February 2005. Fujitsu added a media-friendly notebook computer to its Lifebook line, expanding the company's modest retail presence. The N3500 is a desktop replacement notebook with a 15W-inch display that is being marketed at gamers and multimedia users. The N35OO, which uses Windows XP, comes with a proprietary media software application giving the computer Media-Center-like functionality along with a Fujitsu-developed display filtering system to give the screen a CRT-like appearance.

Features SynthTest 1.2.1, synth plug-ins from Manyetas. Key features; Application; Capacity to plug-in multiple channels.

Reports on the sales of computer software in the U.S. in 2003. Percentage decrease in the sales of software according to NPD Group; Factors that limited the decrease in sales; Remarks from Steve Baker of NPD on the sales.

Features AudioFinder 2.4.4, a computer software from Mystical Sun Software. Features offered by the software; Automation of the product; Various version of the software.

Presents guidelines in building a module into Cecilia 2.04, a sound design software developed by Burton and Piché. Detailed instructions.

Focuses on the efforts of Iomega company to expand its hardware/blank media product base in Utah. Introduction of LifeWorks Software products and online data backup services; Features of the Active Disk technology; Partnership with SkyDesk online data storage firm.

Reports on developments related to computer industry as of September 6, 1999. Includes Intuit's plan to introduce its Quicken 2000 software; Micro Solutions' introduction of its Backpack Bantam line of CD-RW drive.