February 2010 - Vol. 53 No. 2

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Features

Opinion CACM online

Where the Data Is

The vast Internet delivers only a sliver of the information the average American consumes each day, according to a recent report by the University of California, San Diego (http://hmi.ucsd.edu/howmuchinfo_research_report_consum.php).
Opinion Viewpoint

Open Access to Scientific Publications

In his July 2009 Communications editor's letter "Open, Closed, or Clopen Access?", editor-in-chief Moshe Vardi addressed the question of open access to this magazine and to ACM publications in general. Scientific publishing is undergoing major changes. One reason is the exponential increase in the number of scientific publications, which has turned this area into a serious business.
Research and Advances Virtual Extension

Reversing the Landslide in Computer-Related Degree Programs

There is growing concern that a technologically educated workforce will not be available to meet the needs of the job market in information technology in the coming years, primarily because students are turning away from academic programs in computer-related disciplines. This lack of interest translates to a downward trend in the number of enrolled students and graduates for the foreseeable future.
Research and Advances Virtual Extension

Wireless Insecurity: Examining User Security Behavior on Public Networks

Wireless access points are increasingly serving as entry points to the Internet, increasing connectivity options and security concerns. Particularly significant are public access points, commonly known as hotspots, which are often located in heavily populated areas such as airports, coffee shops, and hotels, appealing to both business and casual users, but offering little or no security.
Research and Advances Virtual Extension

Practical Intelligence in IT: Assessing Soft Skills of IT Professionals

What qualities make a successful IT professional? When companies hire IT professionals, their focus is often on the "hard" skills needed to perform the work, such as years of Java programming experience. However, there is a growing awareness that technical skills alone are insufficient for success in IT, particularly in today's dynamic, distributed and complex workplace.
Research and Advances Virtual Extension

Managing a Corporate Open Source Software Asset

We define corporate open source (COS) as applying the precepts and methodologies prevalent in the open source development community for creating industrial-strength software projects in a corporation for internal use. Our ongoing work demonstrates that under the right circumstances, corporations can benefit from open source development techniques.

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