The popular fifth-generation Sentra sedan, introduced in 2001, gets further styling tweaks and added convenience features to keep it competitive in the econocar/ pocket-rocket segment. For 2004, the Sentra receives redesigned front and rear fascias and a newly styled hood. Interior upgrades on the 2.5S, SE-R, and SE-R Spec V include an enhanced Rockford Fosgate sound system and a trip computer as standard equipment, while the SE-R Spec V gets Skyline-style sport bucket seats. Power choices remain a fuel-thrifty 126-hp, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine in the 1.8 and 1.8S models and, for a good deal more oomph, a 165-hp, 2.5-liter four-banger in the 2.5S and SE-R. But for a wilder ride we recommend the more powerful and responsive 175-hp, 2.5-liter version in the wicked little SE-R Spec V, which also gets a new brake package with quicker-stopping Brembo front discs.
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Of the many innovations the Internet has brought us, one of the most visible is online shopping. The advantages for merchants are clear lower overheads in both staff and shop space, provision of greater convenience for their customers, 24/7 and international availability of the store, and the ability to compete on a far more level playing field with larger companies. The spread of internet shopping sites is a testament to all of these.
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Performance, availability, and scalability concerns often take a back seat to application functionality until the end of a development project. However, in Improving .NET Application Performance and Scalability, the authors warn: “Many, if not most, performance problems are introduced by specific architecture, design, and technology choices that you make very early in the development cycle, often in the design stage.” The strategies they recommend for building performance into an application stress the importance of choosing a scalable solution for persistent data access.
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Decision-makers in every industry are constantly looking for more and more cost reduction and time-to-market acceleration, and
the software and system development industry is no exception to this rule. By taking advantage of the extensive use of both UML
and MDA TM (Model-Driven Architecture), technologies standardized by the OMG (Object Management Group), the Objecteering/UML integrated model-driven development environment allows you to make dramatic gains in productivity, quality and application reuse.
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When Microsoft created .NET, it wasn’t just dreaming about the future—it was also worrying about the headaches and limitations of the current generation of web development technologies. Before you get started with ASP.NET 2.0, it helps to take a step back and consider these problems. You’ll then understand the solution that .NET offers.

In this chapter you’ll consider the history of web development leading up to ASP.NET, take a whirlwind tour of the most significant features of .NET, and preview the core changes in ASP.NET 2.0. If you’re new to ASP.NET, this chapter will quickly get you up to speed. On the other hand, if you’re a seasoned .NET developer, you have two choices. Your first option is to read this chapter for a brisk review of where we are today. Alternatively, you can skip to the section “ASP.NET 2.0: The Story Continues” to preview what ASP.NET 2.0 has in store.
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Keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switches are a necessary accessory for server rooms, lab environments, Help desks, and any place multiple computers exist and space is limited. Antiquated manual switches have given way to intelligent devices, which boast new features that increase reliability and productivity. system. Another feature you might want to consider is the KVM switch’s ability to pass a high-resolution video signal without signal degradation.
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Started with Windows Vista MICROSOFT EXAM OBJECTIVES COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER: Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista Identify hardware requirements Perform a clean installation Upgrade to Windows Vista from previous versions of Windows Upgrade from one edition of Windows Vista to another edition Troubleshoot Windows Vista installation issues Install and configure Windows Vista drivers Maintaining and Optimizing Systems that Run Windows Vista Configure Windows Update Preparing for an installation involves making sure that your hardware meets the minimum requirements and that your hard- ware is supported by Windows Vista.
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