The EPICS toolkit consists of a set of software components with which Application Developers can create a control system. The basic component types are:
•OPI
Operator Interface. A UNIX- or NT-based workstation or PC which can run various EPICS tools—the “clients.”
•IOC
Input Output Controller. A VME/VXI-based chassis containing a Motorola 68K or PPC processor with various VME I/O modules for analog and digital signals, and for access to field buses such as Allen-Bradley, GPIB, CANbus or CAMAC.
•LAN
TCP/IP-based Local Area Network. A communication network which connects the IOCs and OPIs. EPICS provides a software com- ponent, Channel Access, which provides network transparent commu- nication between every client—such as OPI—and an arbitrary number of servers—such as IOC.
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Despite significant efforts in the field of Autonomic Computing, system operators will still play a critical role in administering Internet services for many years to come. However, very little is know about how system operators work, what tools they use and how we can make them more efficient. In this paper we study the practices of operators in a large-scale Internet service Amazon.com and propose a new set of tools for operators. The first tool lets the operators explore the health of system components and dependencies between them; the other monitors the actions of operators and automatically suggests solutions to recurring problems.
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Building a mini-sumo robot using the IntelliBrain™ robotics controller is a great way for you to learn about robotics and Java™ software development. The RoboJDE™ Java-enabled robotics software development environment (included with IntelliBrain) allows you to download the example mini-sumo robot application discussed here into your IntelliBrain controller. With RoboJDE you can modify the example mini-sumo application or write your own mini-sumo program to improve the competitiveness of the robot.
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You can use this LifeBook User’s Manual to find out more information about the functions and features of your notebook. RUNNING THE NOTEBOOK ON ITS BATTERY Recharging the battery Running the notebook on its battery Checking the power level of the battery Low battery condition LifeBook Security/Application Panel The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides hardware security and one-touch application launch capability. 3. Power and Suspend/Resume Button This button allows you to power on or off the notebook. You can use also this button to suspend notebook activity without turning off the power to it and to resume the notebook from suspend mode.
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Dual Built-in Stereo Microphones The Dual built-in microphones allow you to input stereo audio. 2. CMOS Camera* 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS Camera. *For model with built-in camera only. 3. LCD Panel The display screen of the notebook. The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective. • The TFT color LCD screen of your notebook, composes of more than 2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1280 by 800 pixels). It was manufactured using advanced technologies. For technical reasons, LCD screen may have pixels that do not light and pixels that are always lit. • LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density.
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Dual Built-in Stereo Microphones The Dual built-in microphones allow you to input stereo audio. 2. CMOS Camera* 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS Camera. *For model with built-in camera only. 3. LCD Panel The display screen of the notebook. The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective. • The TFT color LCD screen of your notebook, composes of more than 2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1280 by 800 pixels). It was manufactured using advanced technologies. For technical reasons, LCD screen may have pixels that do not light and pixels that are always lit. • LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density.
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Dual Built-in Stereo Microphones The Dual built-in microphones allow you to input stereo audio. 2. CMOS Camera* 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS Camera. *For model with built-in camera only. 3. LCD Panel The display screen of the notebook. The phenomena described below are characteristics of LCD panels and do not indicate that LCD panels are defective. • The TFT color LCD screen of your notebook, composes of more than 2,350,000 picture elements (number of dots when the screen resolution is set at 1280 by 800 pixels). It was manufactured using advanced technologies. For technical reasons, LCD screen may have pixels that do not light and pixels that are always lit. • LCD panels may display slight varying colors and uneven density.
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Using the computer for the first time Opening the display panel Your computer’s features and specifications Turning on the power Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module Removing a memory module Checking total memory Hard Drive Recovery Utilities Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the recovery partition Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media Installing drivers and applications Using the TouchPad™ Scrolling with the TouchPad™ Control buttons Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ Using external display devices Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Adjusting the quality of the external display Using an external keyboard Using a mouse Connecting a printer Setting up a printer Connecting an optional external diskette drive Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands Using and configuring Hibernation mode Using and configuring Standby mode Closing the display panel Caring for your computer Cleaning the computer Moving the computer Using a computer lock
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