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August issue of TCP, under the "About those dye); and azo looks blue (so people call this
colors" and "General handling precautions" blue dye). Tests with accelerated aging showed

has also made it more dif6cult to tell the type

looks green). These are all top CD-R brands

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that cyanine dye CD-Rs would have a shelf life nine, looks blue); Verbatim (cyanine, looks
First of all, there are three main dyes being of 60 years and phthlocyanine dye CD-Rs dark blue); Kodak (phthlocyanine, looks dark
used in CD-R manufacturing: cyanine, would have a shelf life of 100 years.
green); Memor ex/Dysan (cyanine, looks
phthlocyanine and azo. Two or three years
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back, all CD-R discs were made with a gold switched to use silver instead of gold because it (phthlocyanine, looks gold); Princo (phthloreflective layer. With the gold layer, a cyanine costs less and hasbetter reflectivity. This switch
cyanine, looks light blue) and Fuji (cyanine,

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Appalled at the view
I find it appalling that you would use the
Viewsonic E773 in the lab test instead of the
newest GF775 or at least use the GT775,
which has been out for quite some time but
easily surpasses the E773. Not only that, but I
can understand you might wanted to be
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monitor. This makes no sense. To use the latest model of one brand and not of another.
Why don't we just compare a Pentium III 500
with an Cyrix 4x86 100?
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invite all manufuctunrs to submit products based
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different needs.Becauseof this, therewill always be
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Council (NRC) explains that the number of developing, supporting or managing those tions of Microsoft and the NRC, Trotter adds
private fr training schools is rapidly increas- items is what we are calling an IT job.
that the types of jobs ITI graduates largely

IT is not

about people
running
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pocket protectors doing
complex algorithmic
programming all day,
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technology to solve
business problems.
Brssce NcKelvey, COl

"What many people don't realize is that end up in are systems analysis, software
ing in response to several studies that show
growth projections for e<ommerce and information technology is important to a p plication development, microcomputer
other commercial applications of inforina- almost all sectors of the economy, not just support spedalization, LAN (local area nettion technology that are "so large, and the computerwriented industries," says Levi- w ork)administrationandITconsuiting.

impacts so fundamental on all parts of the

economy, that there's a very high level of
consensusabout the importance of developing the human resources skills and talents
that are needed." In other words, there's a

real shortage of qualified applicants for many

ff jobs.
Though actual statistics are difficult to

pin down, Elizebeth Moyer, Microsoft

Canada's Skills 2000 program manager, dtes

studies suggesting that up to 40,000 IT jobs

are currently unfilled in Canadadue to alack
of appropriately trained and experienced
candidates. On the more conservative side,
the Software Human Resources Council
(SHRC) of Canada estbnates a present short-

Lloyd. "Youcannot look at an industry today

and not find applications of information P'nhtlc or lsrlvate schools?
technology as a very important component Achieving a master's or even bachelor' s
of that business. Even retail is becoming e- degree in any subject requires the kind of
tail."
time, expenseand dedication that many peoMoyer agrees:"Almost every job or career pie either can't or haven't the inclination to
you can think of now has a computer corn- afford. This is where private IT training
ponent toit. Takeshippingandreceivmg, for enters the picture. The word is out among
example
youhavetoknowdatabaseopera- job seekers, and those seeking a career
tion to keep trackof inventory and you have change, that IT is a burgeoning field of
to knowhow tousethelntemet fordeliver- employment. Entrepreneurs are only too
ies and making orders."
happy to tap into this lucrative market.

But it's IT jobs specifically that are going Unfortunately, as the estabfishment of pribegging right now. Tracking by the NRC has vate training schools rapidly grows, sogrows
identiTiedseverallT jobs that most urgently th e confusion among potential students

need to be Sled in Canada induding prod- (read: potential customers) as to how to

uct development managers,systemsanalysts choose a school.
Additionally, Dave Trotter, regional vice- and project managers. Levi-Lloyd notes a
Continued onpage 32
president with Information Technology particular need for people with
age of 20,000 "high-tech" workers.

Institute (ITI) which operates six campuses a master's degree level of educa-

e scenario works something like this: in Canada and one in the U.S. dtes statis- tion and three to five years of
it is possible for you to enter a "conexperience. Microsoft has contest" with pnzes up to $110,000 a year
ducted its own study and identifor life. But, In order to enteryou must give
fied five ff job categories (idenup your current job for close to a year~nd
tified by job title) that are most
the cost of entering can be as high $23,000.

short of qualified candidates:

project manager, technical con-

Your chance of winning, on the other hand,

is 95 percent, and it is very likely somebody

suitent, suttunre entpneerdevetoper (read: programmer), Web

will lend you the money to buy in.

The part of that little story that womes

'
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developer, and help desk techni-

people most is the whopping size of the

entry fee. However, with only a bit of reflec-

cian.

tion, that 9S percent chance of winning the

prize quickly reignites their Interest.

Where the first two positions are very difficult to

achieve for recent graduates of

All of which obliquely describes the cur-

any school due to the level of

ties from the Computer World Conference experience required, the truer
tion technology) training in Canada It can held in July that say there are 606,000 t hree are all considered very
rent situation when it comes to ff (informa-

cost upwards of $23,000 to enter some of the unfilled IT jobs in the U.S. today. Any of
many private fI' training schools that have those numbers ought to be more than
spnmg up acmss tile country, but some of encouraging for someone considering an IT
those schoolshave a95 percent job placement
rat~
IT j obs can pay upward of $110,0(6
per year. You will likely have to attend dasses 17 cevers a bio ocean
fuII time for the duration of the most rigorous Essentially, the term IT encompasses all
programs, but many accredited schoolsquali- aspects of managing andprocessinginformafy for the samegovernm
ent student loan pro- tion in the computer age. Any job that
grams as colleges and universities.
involves working with computer hardwareor

g ood places to start. Moyer

points out that Mlcrosofi's Skills

2 000 program graduates

typically start out on the help deskbut
within a year begin to move
into more responsible and challenging positions. "The help
desk gives them a really good
overview of the IT market in

general and of the company

they' re worhng for spedfically,"
Beaming IT means labor shertele
is a job with an IT component. Anyone she explains.
Ann Levi-Lloyd of the National Research whose job specificaiiy involves designing,
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"Our current public school systems are
simply overwhelmed and underfunded and
basically just can't keep the supply of qualified graduates up with demand," says LeviLloyd. "In the meantime, the private sector
has seen a market opportunity and jumped in
with exponential growth toward private sector IT training ranging from

small independent schools

that teach a specific certification for a specific kind of software up to the very sophisticated m u l t i pl e ca m p us

schools, which offer highly

comprehensive programs of IT
training for just about all
aspects of what's needed by
potential employers."
It is important to realize,
however, that much of the

process that hampers colleges

and universities is oriented
toward q u ality c o n t rolensuring that th e c ourses
offered, the course content
and the method of instruc-

tion, are all of a standard that

can be backed up by an
accredited public institution.
Private schools aren't bound

by those same regulations, so

potential students should
take a really close look at any

ties I think they certainly have their

place
but what we' ve been able to do well is
work collaboratively with industry to develop a curriculum based on what industry

wants today," he says. "And, in some cases,

even what industry wants tomorrow. Of
course, the technical skills are very important to the employers we deal with, but
what's also critical, is that graduates have the
soft skills. Employers want
graduates to not only bring
the technical abilities that
they' ve learned to the company but also bring the ability to learn."
McKelvey notes t h at
with education that's oriented toward employment,
"you need to have critical
thinking, teamwork, communications, all of t hose
t hings...
b e c ause the

Up to 40,000
IT jobs are
currently
unfilled in

Canada due to
a lack Of
appropriately
trained and
experienced
candidates.

employer specifically needs

those skills from graduates."

As an example of meeting employer needs for soft

skills, McKelvey cites how

CDI added a training module in customer care after a

request b y
Com p aq
Computer Corp. "What is

Elf zebeth Moyer different between private

Microsoft Skills 2000 and public IT training is that

private school before enrolling. There are

plenty of schools out there advertising and
promoting their business, but everyone
should be aware that they might make
promises they simply can't keep.
This has become a very important consideration when selecting a school because
employers are getting more sophisticated in
identifying their needs as well as in assessing
potential employees to fulfill those needs.

universities have an orientation around civics and history and that broader, more general education
that we absolutely do not deal in," he says.
The debate of university and college versus private IT training is somewhat moot at
this point because all seem to agree that, at

least in IT careers, you are primarily judged

in terms of your abilities as opposed to your.
academic designation it really boils down
to whether you can do the particular job.
"That's the application of s k ills," says
McKelvey, "Success in IT is really centred on

Major employers, for example, have recognized the need for skills seemingly unrelated your willingness and ability to learn. You
to IT in

t h eir high-potential employees. need a good foundation in math and an ori-

Referred to as "soft skills," these include such entation toward logic, and a desire to use
abilities as critical thinking (the ability to
technology to solve business problems."
analyze a problem), communication (readMcKelvey points out that as many as 40
ing, writing and speaking effectively), inter- percent of CDI students arrive with some sigpersonal skills (the ability to work with or
lead a team) and project management (time,

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resource and personnel management).

Private sector schools have traditionally
provided only specific training directed at
specific software or IT applications, which
left universities to provide "educated" as
opposed to "trained" graduates. And the
type and style of employment a graduate can
expectcan be greatly infl
uenced by whether
or not they have those soft skills.
But Bruce McKelvey, chief executive of
CDI Education Corp. one of Canada's leading private IT training corporations with 31
campuses across the country explains how
that situation is rapidly changing: "I would
say the main advantage to attending a good
private IT school is that you are dealing with

the application of skills that employers are

looking for, not the theory of computing as
taught by universities. Our customer is just
as much the employer as the student, so we
offer a program that is much shorter than
the three or four years required by a university but that is much more focused on what

nificant college or university educationpartial o r f u l l d e grees and d i plomas.

Unfortunately, their academic achievements
didn't lead to the "employment outcome"
they had hoped for.
Trotter sees exactly the same dynamic at
ITI. Many students are recent university
graduates with liberal arts and even science
degrees but just aren't able to get jobs that
reflect their level of education.
If you' re looking for a career, or looking
to change the one you have now, or even
looking to move further ahead in your cur-

rent employment, IT training will be one of

the smartest investments you' ll likely ever
make because it looks like employers are just

waiting to snap you up or promote you on

graduation day.

A booklet worth getting

The Institute for Computer Studies (a division of CDI) has published an excellent
booklet that explores all of these points in
greater detaiL Entitled The One Guide: The
Canadian Guide to the World of Information

Technology, it can be ordered over the Web at

the employer wants.
ITI's Trotter, not surprisingly, echoes that httpitwww.theinstitute.ca or by directly contactopinion: "I wouldn't want to bash universi- ing a CDI campus. 0

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Check the track record of any school

you are considering, especially its his-

tory of graduate job piacement. And

not just jobs, but IT jobs of the kind you' re
interested in. A school may have a 90-plus

Take the time to look at the learning

environment of the school as well as
the students w'ho are currently attendDetermine if it "feels" like the right enviment for you,

C O I N I3UTERS

scoo

Some people forget to look at start graduate and start job hunting at exactly the

and finish dates. Is there flexibility

in the dates you start and finish
the program? This can be important in your
job search. It will make a difference if you

same time as hundreds of others which is

what happens annualiy with college and uni-

versity grads.
RossMacDonald

percent placement rate but any proportion

of that could be in t h e retail industry,
where the only thing IT-related about the
job is operating a computerized cash register.
Check the curriculum of your potential
schools to see if basic foundation skills
(reading, writing, mathematics) are
required for entry or are included in the
course content. If basic literacy isn't insisted
upon, for example, you may be looking at a
school that is only concerned with collecting
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career training.

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specific skills and abilities, especially in IT

make promises they don't d eliver on.

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Agencies are blasted with resumes daily. The
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work history details are correct, cohesive and
current. Content is more important than
presentation and you should spend the bulk
of your time on the work experience and
projects sections of the resume.
If you' re having difficulty drumming up

Successful technical agencies will ask the

candidates the right questions to match job
seekers to appropriate placements. Know the
following information before you contact

any agency:

Salary: minimum, per year, per hour, per

contract, and range.
Relocation: preferred and alternatives.
details, ask your former employer (or your
Travel: maximum distance for commutcurrent one. . . d iscretely) about your job
ing, and on the job,
function and duties. Human resources Jo b type: contract, permanent, contract

departments (if you have access to one) usu-

to permanent, consulting, or projects.

Ti m eline: when can you be available for

interviews and to start a job,
W ork environment team, telecommutresume; keen recruiters know when resumes
ing, manufacturing, or product development.
are truly genuine or when they' ve been plagiarized out of a book of "1,001 Best Generic
Resumes."
6. Don'tInterview
ally have a bank of job descriptions that may
be helpful. But this does not give you license
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candidate that meets all the qualifications
on paper, but fails miserably at an interview. Let your recruiter know if you have
had previous interviewing experience. If
skillsets employers are looking for (although you are a newbie or have difficulty with
this may depend on the specialization of the interviews, a good technical recruiter will
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agency recruiters),
The best course of action is to absorb and t o setting any appointments with t h e
incorporate as many domains of knowledge client.
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learning. In the information age the more prospective employer is to know as much
you know, the more you will be rewarded, about them as they know about you.

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assist you in identifying the key areas of
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A "job in the IT sector" can mean just about

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ny you are considering working for. Talk to

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work experiences, You never know if what with agencies, gauge their results and levels
you' ve done is exactly what your prospective of satisfaction.
employer is looking foe
S. Don't be shy,
5. Defineyour profile
market and sell yourself
Much like the principle behind the Internet,
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recruiters, the more exposure you will have
on the job front. Getting your name out
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afraid to toot your own horn; at the very
least you will be remembered when it really
matters.

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your name lson the line
In the fierce IT sector, it is very easy to com-

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inexperienced or senior IT professional. Be
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employment history, availability and purpose (are you looking for work or are you just
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flighty candidates.

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Most good technical agencies are receptive
to questions from their candidates. When
you don't ask something that concerns you
it may be detrimental to your candidacy.
Research what they do, their philosophy, his- A sk questions about t h e a g ency, i t s
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the
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ested in them as welL
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Irnce NcKelvey of CDI suggests looking
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long it has been in operation and what its
reputation is
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potential employers and graduates of different schools to see if either has benefited from
a particular program. eOne should never
make a determination after looking at one
school's offering," he says. "Always look at
two or three programs that are available."
Ann Levi-Lloyd of the NIC suggests that:
"For your long-tean future career, getting at
least a master's degree from a university is key.
Whether you do it first or later doesn't matter.
This is where it would be ideal if the private
sector schools were better linked, or laddered,

Caveat emptor
No matter what school you choose to attend,
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lot of money on IT training and come away

something of value to its students: "Employers

On the other hand, you can get very good tell me that a certification gets you into the
value too. Maosoft's Moyer suggests that interview, but it's attitude and who you are as
graduating with some sort of certification is a a person that is going to get you the job.e
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with very little that is useful career-wise.

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time. If you suspect a degree is in your future,
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In the age of the Internet, the search for work

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applying. We currently receive 90 percent of
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Web Joins Job seekers, employers

Continued from page39
Traditional stalfinl limitations

During the chat Bob asked David about his background,

it all with postings for every kind of job and for every region

and country. Others are regional, or specialize in postings for David threw his address for his Web site and we both checked

health, finance, or technology (the recruiter's page at

out his page, and credentials, without leaving the online chat
In the past the human resources (HR) department of a corn- http: //www.interbiznet.corn has a list of regional and sector-spe- room.
pany would place an ad in the local paper. If the job were c i fic boards). As well, many companies post jobs on their
The Monster site also has various tools and tips. One sechigher paying it might place ads in more than one paper, in o w n sites. Thus, it can be a challenge for both employers and tion, called "What is your PQ (promotability quotient]?",
more than one city. Individuals who happened to be in an j o b seekers to figure out where to go and
asks you what you would
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area where an ad ran, and who happened to read it, might be w hat to do.
the end of it i s another
looking for such a job. They might send a resume, which
In Ca n ada, the largest job board is
Monster.ca,
the
would be sorted, prioritized and perhaps an interview would
questionnaire
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be arranged. The whole process would take
Canadian branch of
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where you receive a score
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upload the job posting to
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could see the ad and
the services offered by most
agents alert you by email when a job meeting the specificarespond via email within
other c areer tions is posted. This is precisely the kind of service someone
an hour. Even more interpH
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National Post and The Globe and Mail, b ut many workers and M o n ster.ca y o u
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can help bring the desired candidates

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and employers. Although the job seeker

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many of the barriers to working in the U.S. have been low- jobs, store your

sites, the employers do and their hiring

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no boundaries a job seeker can look for jobs anywhere, and t h e
com p anies

success is the site's economic success.

a job poster can look for employees anywhere. Also unlike that h ave posted
HR needs an Internet strately
newspapers, a career Web site is frequently updated, easily with Monster, and even chat online.
True, the Internet is an important tool for
searchable, and cheap. Of course if you need to hire a paper Chatting with other job seekers across the country is
hiring especially in the technology field,
boy, the newspaper is the route to go (but wait, aren't 13- actually very interesting. As a matter of fact, it wouldn't surbut PMC-Sierra's McNaughton says there is
yearwlds always online anyway?).
prise us if employers and job candidates started conducting more to Internet recruitment than simply registering with a
interviews via chat as a pre-interview exercise.
single job site. "It is imperative for high-technology compaOnline Job sites proliferate
In researching this artide we chatted with Bob, a pro- nies to have an Internet strategy. Ours includes many differAfter a slow start a few years ago, online job boards have g rammer with the U.S. Navy, and David in New Brunswick,

ent avenues of the Internet, including job postings, banner

taken off and now number in the hundreds. Some try to do who was about to finish his college degree in technology. advertising, resume databases, site sponsorships and .

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engineer is on the Internet at work, and the Job Shark are based in the U.S. and don't spec.majority have access at home. In order to ify how many job listings are from Canada. A
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the number two site in Canada, according to

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Considering the familiarity and access to the
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221,000 jobs when we checked, of which
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Interestingly, Gabriel Bouchard, vice- and puts Web jobs into the CareerClick datapresident and g eneral manager of base. Those jobs are then indexed based on
Monster.ca, points out that healthcare job keywords, and emailed to candidates who
seekers do not make up as large a job seeking have registered with CareerClick," says
group in Canada as they do in the U.S., Parker. He adds that he is particularly pleased
because, he surmises, of the differences in with the online job board because he knows
that people are coming through the jobs porour two healthcare systems.
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Sy Megan Johnston

al journal covering document computing,

text processing,and information technology), technical editor of XMLcom magazine,
and a Seybold Fellow. He is also a frequent

At Comdex Canada, TCP's sister publication

the Canadian Computer Wholesaler
announced the winners of its TEC

Crafting a new standard

lecturer and writer on subjects including

(Technically Excellent Canadian) awards.

The five individuals, chosen byTCPand
CCW editors from reader nominations, are not all
'm Bray has played a key role in devel-

household names, but their technological innovations

are having significant impact both at home and abroad.

index alone taking up nine pages).

replace HTML (hypertext markup language)
Among its other attributes, XML is more
as the standard for authoring documents for flexible (users can create their own tags) and
the World Wide Web. And he's doing it from allows for such functions as having links
his basement.
point to multiple documents. It is also effiThe Vancouver-based consultant, entre- dent, with the ability to re-usedocument
preneur, developer and writer is co-editor of fragments so they need only be transmitted
the XML Specification for the World Wide once, and it's international, supporting ail
Web Consortium (W3C), the international alphabets and including a method to signal
body that sets the standards for the Web,
what languages and encoding are being used.
XML (extensible markup language) is XML is also an open standard: no individual
described as simpler than alternative author- or company owns it and it can be read by
ing languages the specification takes up most current versions of Web browsers.
fewer than 40 pages, whereas the specificaThe Web site for Bray's consulting vention for HTML 4.0 now tops 360 pages (the ture,
Textuality
Services

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(http: //www.textuallty.corn), was, of course,

authored in XML He says the consulting
work done by his company focuses on "highvalue information, usually in large quanti-

ties. The group [of clients] includes large and

small technology vendors and large-scale
B.C. Gas, Daimler-Benz, the European

Union's publication office, IBM, Keio

University, Lucent, Merrill Lynch, Microsoft
Network, U.S. National Renewable Energy

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admits he has little opportunity to indulge in

those activities now All of his free time is
being spent with his newest project, his first

child, Sean, who was born on July 1.

However, on the day TCP stopped by to

take his photograph, Bray was all businessget a good deal on a diaper service.

follow the leader

ichael Cowpland has the ability to

combine his obvious business skilLs
with a vision of what computer
In addition to running his business and
continuing work on XML, Bray is the editor users want, even as those trends continue to
Continued on page4$
of The Gilbane Report (an online education-. evolve.

Laboratory and Netscape.

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Bray, who was born in Canada and raised

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information users." Clients have included using his finely honed negotiating skills to

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tions Corel WordPerfect Suite 8. The current version of the suite is a bargain compared to the competing Microsoft package
and yet doesn't skimp on features.

both tweaks at the code and directs a large

team of computer experts and enthusiasts
around the world, who continually improve
the system," says Ian Darwin, an Ontario
software developer who nominated de Raadt
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security and encryption. "There has never

been a remote security hole in the default
installation [of OpenBSD],a he says. Each
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traced it to modifications made by the user,
de Raadt says.
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as fixes they develop. OpenBSD volunteers
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De Raadt says a current focus of the project is integrating IPsec into OpenBSD. IPsec
is an emerging protocol to encrypt links
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packets from being "sniffed" (read) as they

travel through cyberspace. Using this technology effectively offers the security of an
intranet over a dialup Internet connection,
"OpenBSD is the only host OS to build IPsec
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De Raadt was born in South Africa and
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He has a BSc in computer science from the
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overall ratings. In fact, we had to do a lot of
digging to come up with features that were
unique to each program. In the case of the
newer tools added to the suites, there is less
equivalence. But the overall ratings for these

(Microsoft Excel), and ability to read files in common scripting language for integration. integration. Again, both vendors have spared
HTML format (Microsoft Word)
where one A number of developers are building mod- no effort to make their suite Internet ready.
vendor achieves a significant lead over the ules using VBA that reside within a program And this wave has all the makings of a tradiother.

tion breaker.
First, all of the Microsoft Office 2000

in the suite like Corel WordPerfect or

Microsoft Excel. These aden programs may

Suite Integration
link to external applications like accounting
As the opportunity to leap ahead with any programs or contact managers (Peachtree
tools also tend to be lower.
single program diminishes, integration Accounting or Symantec's ACT, for examThere are only three or~
i i e e t editing becomes more important. Here again, the ple).
of SGML/XML markup language (Corel two products are neafiy in lock step.
But even more important is the trend for
WordPerfect), support for OLAP processing
For example, both suites use VBA as the individual organizations to develop pro-

modules store data in HThNXML-based

Web format and Gm convert between native
and Web formats. For now, WordPerfect

Office 2000 can only go one way~ut to

HTML
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popular U.S. computer magazine says, "you

PowerPoint, or suite applications. Doing this can now publish almost any document,
speeds up development because great pre- spreadsheet, or calendar to the Web without

grams right in WordPerfect, Excel, Paradox,

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tool parity

sentation, charting, file management and

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the features and functionality of the two programs. The second, R (for Rating) is an
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in familiar tools like Quattro Pro or Word.
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ment..." should have been changed to "some

simple document layouts."

the number of third parties developing to

MicroSoft Office, but we feel Corel's combo
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to the newly included scripting language.
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page and paragraph borders, snakingcolumns layout, table settings, block fills and

patterns. What you see isnot what you get

when you save te HTML format or publish to

the Web. Ditto for spreadsheet and presentations.

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ties/links between programs, which made the richness of traditional office suites content and formatting in K IM L with exact
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The new offic suites
tion to such crucial issues as integration, ease
Continuedfrom page $9
of use and Web enablement. We certainly
suites represent a formidable learning task, welcome the emergence of VBA as astandard
especially with t h e n e w m o dules and
Web/collaboration functionality,
The vendors have come a long way in
integrating their systems together, making
them more approachable. However, I will give
a distinct nod to Corel for overall ease of use,
with its more abundant printed documenta-

scripting tool, not only within the suites but

also for accessing any Windows programs in
general; The resulting introduction of VBA
macros and other small business templates is

a sign of good things to come.

Meanwhile, the core programs have

become more polished, better integrated and
tion, Perfect Expert help integration, and con- nearly equivalent in basic functionality. So,
all things being rieariy equal
especially for
text sensitive menus and property bars.
But I really look forward to tighter inte- the home and small business user this
gration of features across the suites. The VBA Scottish-French, Scottish-Polish reviewer has
scripting capabilities of both suites lays the to look at price. And with the street prices for
foundation for this, now let's see how well Corel Word Perfect 2000 (which also
they stand and deliver. Integration and ease includes Dragon Naturally Speaking) being
of use is improving, but the base functional- nearly half that of Microsoft Office 2000,
ity (word processing, spreadsheet, presenta- Corel's suite is very compelling.
tions, and database) has stayed the same for
But if you want top-of-the-line excelthree or four revisions of the suites. That sit- lence, more robustness (both suites were
uation is also changing whether it's for the very good, but Microsoft's programs were
better is for you to decide.
more reliable in our testing) and the standard in corporate usage, pay the extra and go
Microsoft. 0
Conduslon
Despite the fact that both suites grew again
with the addition of several new modules, Jacques Surveyer Is a computer consultant and can
Corel and Microsoft are turning
their atten- be reachedat jbsurvInforamp.net.

Suite features we liked

Microsoft Office 2000
Nord
Tooibars can be stacked to fit on one line.
Document review tells by whom and whenan
edIt was done.
Text boxes
can belinked sotext flows continu

ously acrossmanypages.
Detects and automatically turns off errant ali-

caps.
Ability to collect and paste many items to and
from the clipboard.
Has multi-page view for overview edits and
quick navigation.

Excel

Toggle to view and work in full screen mode.

Trl-level conditional formatting of cells based on
value.
PIvot Table link to OULPand Web-enhanced outPut.

Corel WordPerfect Office2000

WordPerfect
HInts pop up for every menu item describing
what It does.
Synonyms are a pull-down item In the toolbar.
Use mouse
to autoscroII through a document.
Broad XML editing with good XML tutorial.
Block-make-It-fIt allowscompressing segments
of taxi.
Propedy taolbar changeswIth each object to edIt.

Quettro Pro

Personal views ofsharedworkbooks.

PowerPoint
TrIpaneframesviewof workspace.
Masters for notes and handouts as well as
slides.
Auto-fit text Into slide page.
Convenience
of setting animation propeNesof
objects.

Coiel Presentations
Finer control andmoreoptions in exporting
slides to Web.
Multiple keystrokes for triggering various slide
actions.
Slide/object properties collected onto tabbed dIa

Access
UpsIzIng wizard moves data to SQLSewer.
UnIcodesupport for multiple languages.
AutoCorrect fixes side effects of renaming
objects.

Read/write support for HTML file format In most

programs.

logues.
Slide info for ttansIIIons, duratIons on slide sorter.

Paradox

JDBC support including JDBCProxy Server.

Java-based servlet for dynamic reports and Web

pages.
ObaseandParadoxbasefile support Indatabase
engine.

Across Microsoft Office 2000

Broader range of predefined formulas readily

available.
Convenient auto-sum/mIn/max/etc pulldown on
toolbac
In the outlIner, expand/coIIapse buttons stay at
top.
Browse-by navigation aid.
Formula pop up as tooIIIps; cells marked with
IIny blue clip.

Across WordPerfectOffice 2000

A 12-item clipboard for collecting changes.

Collapsing menus and display of most recently

usedmenu items.
Standard prInt preview In all the programs of the

suite.

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TORONTO (NB) Rogers Communications
Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to
create interactive TV in Canada. The two
industry giants have inked a series of agreements to work together to expedite deployment of interactive television services to millions of Canadian couch potatoes.
The deal will provide cable subscribers
with the benefits of a combination of software, Internet technology and new broadband digital networks.
Microsoft representative Sallie McDonald
said the software giant is making substantial
investments in the cultivation of broadband
TV internationally.
"We believe in broadband development,"
she said. "Microsoft wants to see consumers
have access as quickly as possible to the

a n i n teractive

Nextel, Concentric, Hong Kong Telecom and

Portugal Telecom SA.
C anadian television viewers will b e
offered a range of next-generation digital services combining Internet interactivity with
interactive video and audio programming
and enhanced broadcast services operating
through advanced set-top boxes.
A phased rollout of products and services

is planned to begin next year.

The agreement seesRogers, this country' s

largest cable provider, licence both the

Microsoft TV client software and Microsoft
TV Server software to support at least one
million advanced set-top boxes. The two
partners will work together to customize the
Microsoft TV P l atform Adaptation Kit
(Microsoft TVPAK) software to Rogers' needs
Internet and other services that will become and plan the development of new digital seravailable through the development of inter- vices, the companies say.
The advanced television services will
active broadband networks. Microsoft is 100
draw on c o ntent p rovided by Rogers,
percent committed to working with both
telecommunications companies, cable TV Microsoft and a variety of Canadian and
other content suppliers and include a Rogers
companies, and ISPs around the world to
enable them to deliver and manage a wide branded email product.
The deal will see Microsoft invest $600
range of new network services to their cusmillion in Rogers. Rogers says the agreetomers."
She listed several other partnerships ments will help the company provide its cusMicrosoft has formed to broaden interactive tomers with earlier access to a broader range
television a v ailability. T h ese i n c l ude of advanced Internet and television services
over its broadband network Rogers currentWirelessKnowledge, Qwest, UPC, N T L,
BT/Concert, Rhythms, NorthPoint, AT6rT, ly operates one of the most integrated and

advanced cable networks in North America

with two-way capability covering 89 percent
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stone in a long and successful working relationship between Rogers and Microsoft,"
Rogers Communications president and chief
executive Ted Rogers said of the announcement. "Through this relationship with
Microsoft, the worldwide leader in software

to rich interactive Canadian content and

entertainment and to the most advanced
television services in the world."
Microsoft chair and chief executive,
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deliver new services that fully utilize the
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for education feature. Over the course of are starting to come down in price, but may
each year, we look at a lot of different types not really deliver much of their promised
of equipment the computers themselves, extra value until more applications come out
along with printers, storage devices and that make use of the Pentium III's extended
monitors. All of these things are important instruction set.
Users can also save a bit of money by
to assess when putting together a system, so
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and there may be a test at the end.
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chips
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removable drives. Most of the decisions you' ll have to make when

putting together your system will

DAYTEK monitors first in sales,
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Windows 95 and 98 often runs very happily

This is because, in general, processor per- with 32 MB o f m emory when a user's

formance has far outpaced most users' actual demands are light. Windows NT doesn't realneeds, and only users who want to run the ly become a happy operating system until it
of learning would worry about the essentials: most intensive applications need bother has at least 64 MB of RAM at its disposal.
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books, pencils and pens, rulers, etc. Now, the with the newest and fastest processors. If the
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RAM as a baseline, and seriously consider
bumping that up to 128 MB. In our system
benchmark testing, we' ve noticed that system performance improves with additional
RAM up to the 128 MB mark
Of course, students who want to use their

machine for multimedia work (photographic, audio or video editing, for example), may
find it worthwhile to top the machine up as

much as possible. Many machines will handle 768 MB or even a full I GB of RAM,
through use of 256 MB of SDRAM.

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even bigger. Users who are not

planning to use the computer
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PC or Mac?
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once they have a functional system in front always up for debate. For a while it looked
The downside? Notebooks are typically
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What about sound and video?
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resolution multimedia work (digital photo add to it. This is the essence
introduction of the iMac made d r op ped, broken, or stolen. If you want the
editing, or CAD, for example) will want to of the iMac, which delivers
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machine will be a better buy. For example,
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The iMac continues to sell t h e m ost powerful Pentium II notebook comwho want to play games, as today's newest handy package.
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writing that mid-term essay.
Likewise with sound cards: those plan- v ideo built right in t o
mouse, the lack of upgrade impossible or quite expensive.
ning to do multimedia work with sound, or cut costs.
slots, and the fact that th e
Recently, manufactuiers have begun to
That said, there will always be a
who want to play games should consider a
only peripheral ports are USB market notebook computers as "desktop
higher-performance card. Many users may be group of users who love to get their hands
(although an Ethernet port is r e placements." Within a broad range of tasks
completely satisfied with an e ntry-level into the box and add new components. standard on all iMacs).
you might want a computer to do, this is a
Some of these issues are addressed
fai r description, because today's notebook
sound card, however, if they only plan to use There are some important things for these
users to keep in mind.
w ith the open-architecture of t h e
it for listening to CDs. (As a testament to the
can do many of the
First, the iMac is an Power PC machines, but some of the
quality of e ven b udget sound
same tasks performed
enclosed device, and potential problems remain. From a
cards, Creative Labs is still selling
by a desktop machine.
componentsmay onlybe software perspective, there's still far
lots of Sound Blaster 16 cards The notebook will not
added tothe machine by more available for the Windows uniand it was released eight years '
be the best choice if you
plugging them into the verse,.although the success of the
ago!)
! want maximum procesUSB ports. Mac fans who iMac has sparked a resurgence in softWith both the audio and video,
sor performance or have
w ant t o
t in k e r a n d ware for the Mac OS. Students interc ornponents, it's im p
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specialized needs like a
upgrade will be more at
remember to p i c k c o mpatible !
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large screen or expandhome with the new Power especially consider a Mac, as it
speakers or monitors; a cheap set '.
ability for special projects
PC line, which features a remains a favorite of profesof speakers or a low-quality moni- '.
like video editing..
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DVD is still perceived as being a high
including i m ag e e d i t ing,
with the Celeron chip, and isn' t advantages to a student, but some serious drawing, animation, desktop publishing and
end product, but the price of drives has come
down so much over the past couple of years fully compatible with the Pentium II chip, consideration should be made before being Web page design.
that many system builders are including although newer revisions of the 810 chipset swayed by a notebook's "cool" factor.
Students who are constantly on the go
them by default. Users who are on a strict are supposed to fix this. In the meantime,
budget can save a few dollars by sticking 810 users will be able to move from the may find the notebook to be just the thing
Celeron to the Pentium II without problems. they need: a computer they can use to take The monitor
with the trusty old CD-ROM drive.
Another point t o r emember is that notes, or to work on wherever they happen Without one you'd be lost, but not a lot of
For the higher price of DVD, you get a
device that is backward-compatible with all machines that have the video component to be. It's also a space-saver, incorporating people put as much thought as they should
of the formats that CD-ROM drives can han- bt right into the motherboard generally everything the user needs into a nice com- into choosing a monitor. It's important to
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to move to the PCI bus.
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time you use your computer.

Asa monitor is one of the longest-lasting
computer products (typically it will outlast
the usefulness of anything else in a system),

shadow cast by the two damper wires that

hold the rest of the guide wires in place.
Although many users may not even notice
them, users who do detail-work at the pixel
it's worth taking a bit of time to make sure level (people working with CAD, for examyou picking something you' ll be able to live ple)may fi
nd them an annoyance.
with for a while.
Some users may be interested in liquid
The f i rst
crystal display (LCD) flat-panel technology,
thing
to
for a few reasons. It saves alot of space on
determine is
the desktop, which makes it perfect for a
t he
siz e
dorm room. Also, although today's CRT
you' ll need.
In general,
the industry

is adopting
the 17-inch
monitor as

still available. While

it's true that 17-inch

eliminate radiation altogether. The big problem with LCD monitor technology is still the
cost, and with entry-level models running

between $1,500 and $2,000, it effectively

puts them out of the range of most users.
Last month's TestLab featured a look at a
number of current 17-inch CRT monitors.

Users who don't have the print issue handy

can find the issue online at our Web site

(http Jtwww.tcp.ca).

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Bring along this handyguide whenyou goshopping!
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the standard,
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without software no matter how high-performance the hardware is. Most systems ship
with the operating system and some basic
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entry-level lnkjet printers available for about

$150 (notably Lexmark's Zll, and Hewlett-

be an exciting time. Megapixel cameras are

creeping closer and closer to the $500mark

Packard's Desklet 612C), although speed is every day. There are a number of sublimited on these models, and photographic output is occasionally a
bit shaky.

Navigator), which can be used to download

As you work your way up in
other useful programs after setting up an price, both speed and quality of
accountwith an Internet service provider photo output tend to become
(fSP).
better. Around the $500
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megapixel models that are available

for less, but hard copy output from

a lower resolution model can be less

than impressive. Most megapixel
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extra. However some brand-name
tend to be suitable
manufacturers include extensive software for use in small busibundles, which may or may not be of value ness environments,
'to you.
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Generally, clone system builders can add for a student, unless
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planning to do work in that area. The main
hitch is that such software may not have all
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be upgradable. For specialized software packages, it's also important to first make sure
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one of the new USB printers, especially if you
opt for an Apple iMac. We' ve had a chance to
look at a few new models, induding the
Epson Stylus Color 740, Lexmark's Z51, and
Hewlett-Packard's DeskJet 882C and DeskJet
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uses you might
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line according to quality and speed. Now, it's t h i s route, just be prepared to have people
more common to see printer lines being sub pounding on your door asking you to turn it
divided by intended use.
down!
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printer is a great device
Scanners and digital cameras
for printing out text.
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Even the least expendigital! Both scanners and
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printer buyers.
come down to the point where they may
Laserprinters may be a
make a wekome addition to a school PC
good choice for users who are only
setup, Students who are living away from
printing out text and graphics, and
horne would find either a useful tool for getplan to do a lot of printing. The initial cost of ting photos back home to parents and
a laser printer can be fairly high, but when friends via email, It's also a good way to get
toner costs have been factored in, the cost your own images into electronic presentaper page is lower than inkjet printers,
tions or essay printouts. People doing work
With a laser printer, however, you' re lirn- in multimedia may find either great for capited to monochrome output (making it a turing raw material, even if it's just for rough
poor choice for anyone who wants to print work.
out photographs) and you can often smell
If you' re looking for a basic scanner, there
toner fumes during operation (making it a
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off and playing games aU day, a couple of

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BX M/8, 32MB PC100 SDRAM, Super7 M/8, 32MB SDRAM
44x CD-ROM/1.44MB Floppy
BMB AGP Video,16 Bit Sound
SMB Video, 3D Sound
Tower Case with Display
P-II 4N
$479
KMI (3D) 350/400 $235/285
AIUD KS-UI 400/450 -$665/725
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Celeron 366ItXO w/intel ZXChipset M.B. $185/195

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Network card
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schools offer students individual accessto

the network. A network card doesn't add a
lot to the cost of a computer, and it makes
the machine ready for such a situation, or for
using the system with a high-speed cable
modem.

Cables, laower bars

and theother neceaaltleaof life
Make sure you have everything you need to

...; $35
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ATI Xperr 98RagePm/isRage128AGPBM.$65/105
ATi Xpert128AGP16MBAGP ........ . . , , AIIS
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43/6A I 8.4 UDMA....,.... ..SIazi'l te5/166

WD UDMA
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$959

KSuU (3D) 350

things are worth keeping in mind. First,

some of the newest games require special 3D
acceleration and a lot of hard drive space.
Second, some of them can be very addictive.
Make sure that both you and your hardware
can handle it!

hook aH the pieces up! Remember that the

printer cable Ls generally not included with
your printer, If you have more than two
things to plug in, a power bar becomes a
necessity. Don't forget floppies, Zip disks,
and paper for your printeri Make sure a
mouse pad is included. If you worry about
the little stuff up front, it' ll mean a lot less
hassle once you start the school year.
The power bar should not be confused
with a UPS device, although you may find
some inexperienced salespeople will try to

lump them together into a "power protection" category. The UPS has an independent
power source a battery so that if the elec-

trical power goes out completely, your computer will run on the independent power
source long enough for you to save your work
and power down the computer system. Most
power bars now contain drcuitry that protects mainly against power surges and spikes.
If you keep all of these things in mind

before you go looking for your system, you

only one percoslomer perport:hose

r

ng i . Q@E"a so avaihb) ';;,

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should be able to quickly get a package

together that meets your needs, allows you
to get your work done and have a bit of fun

beskles.
Good luck, and class dismissed!CI

THE COMPUTERPAPER BC EDITION www.tc .ca SEPTEMBER 1999

Q
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om uters or
e ucation sam er
By Sean Carruthers

quick look through this publication

will tell you that there are a lot of businesses selling a lot of computer systems. This always raises the question of
which to buy. It's a physical impossibility to

look at every computer available, so this year

we' ve taken a close look at some systems we
feel are typical of those you' ll encounter in
your search for a student PC. In each case,

we' ve focused on a specific issue that you

may encounter in your search,

Case
1:Ne-frills ceinlufinI
Trade-offs: All-Inane motherboard
educes cost but may limit upgradablllty.
There's a perception that budgetwriented

machines don't offer much, perform badly,

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ASUS PP-F Motherboard (100MHZ)
64MB SDRAM (168 PmXPC100)
' 8.4GB HDD (UDMA)
' 1A4MB (3 1/2') Floppy
' ATI Xperlga w/SMB AGPVideo Card
'15 N/I UR SVGA 28dp Monitor
' 40x CD ROM
' Sound Blasler LIVEI (Value)
' 450 Wl Speakers wl Subwoofer
ATX Mid TowerCase
' 104 Windows 95 Keyboard
'Logil
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and are Sled with sub-par components. While

that was more true in the past, some of today' s
Standardized components
systems offer top-notch performance and reli- Trade-offs:
and
construction
but higher cost.
able components, all for around $1,000.
STD Systems' CompuPartner 466C comes
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hard drive, a 56kbps modem, and amazingly

STD, 800-463-6783, http: //www.std.net

Since

in at a suggested retail price of $999. It manages this by using an 810-based motherboard, which incorporates the sound and
video. The system comes with a 466 MHz
Celeron processor, 64 MB of RAM, an 8.4 GB
also includes a Sx DVD drive.
Smart Machine's Viper ZX-2000 system
offers similar value, running a 466 MHz
Celeron processor on an 810-based board
with 64 MB of RAM. The hard drive on this
model is larger, at 13 GB, and the system
comes with an extensive software bundle that
includes lotus Smart Suite. It also squeezes in
a 56kbps modem and a Sx DVD drive. The
extras bring the machine to a slightly higher
$1,095, but that's still excellent value.
Smart Machine, 800-224-1719,

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With Intel CPU & Fan

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64MS SDRAM (166 Pin) (PC100)
4.3 GS HDD (UDMA)
* 1A4MS {3 1/2 ) Roppy
AGP Video
16" N/I UR SVGA .26dp Monitor
40X CD-ROM

~ 3D Sound
140W Speakers (Amp)
~ ATX Casa
104 tnnndows 65 Keyboard
' Mouse & Pad

with buia-in 56 rsx Modem(V.go) +315

ES

Modem
58K Fax/Voice Internal (v.90) +$58

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you'd think. That usually still means a couple onboard (eliminating pesky component swap- inch active display, a 466 MHz Celeron
Continuedfrom page 77
thousand dollars for an entry-level model, so it ping). As a bonus, the SoundX 5200 has exter- processor, 64 MB of RAM and a 4 GB hard
Undoubtedly, some users will want more may not be the best solution for everyone.
nal CD audio controls, allowing the user to drive. Both the CD-ROM and floppy drives fit
than basic models offer. By using the traditional 440BX motherboards, manufacturers
give the users more control over the audio

Sceptre's new SoundX 5200 is aimed

specifically at the back-to-school audience.
The standard configuration of the new model
and video components, support the Pentium features a 380 MHz K6-III processor from
III chip, and offer more room to add addi- AMD, 32 MB of RAM, a 4 GB hard drive, and
tional components down the road.
a high-quality 12.1-inch TIT display. The flopOne of the models in Empac's Azure line py and CD-ROM drives are in one compact
goes exactly that route, using a 500 MHz unit, which means everything you need is
Pentium HI chip and 128 MB of RAM. The
hard drive is a smaller 6.4 GB and it opts for
a 48x CD-ROM drive instead of DVD technology. On the other hand, the multimedia
c omponents are m or e p o werful, w i t h
Creative's Graphic Blaster and Sound Blaster

including Lotus Smart Suite, Quicken 99 and

World BookEncyclopedia.The E54U comes
in a bundle with a 17-inch monitor for
$2,748, but is available separately for a list
price of $2,199.
Empac,800-863-6722,http://www.empac.ca
IBM, 800-465-7999, hftp://www.can.ibm.corn

Casag:EmbracingilIac
Trade-offs:Cool factor, great perfor-

I nter n

book. Like with desktop models, pridng has

come down substantially for notebook technology, allowing you to get a lot more than

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The coolness factor alone will cause a lot of

people to seriously consider purchasing a note-

tion, the machine comes to just over $2,400,

but you can add or remove things (notably,
many users will want to add a modem) to
meet your price point or performance needs.
Eurocom, 877-387-6266, http: //www.eurocom.ca
Sceptre, 800-788-2878, http: //www.sceptre.corn 0

Auaei4ome!

PC-centric.

Trade-offs: Allows you to compute virtuallyanywhere, 'but ultimate performance falls short of desktop models.
Space-saving nature may also be
ergonomlcally constraining for someand portables are more expensive than
desktop PCS of similar performance.

component swapping. With this configura-

.,:~ EntertainmentHome

mance, but limited expandabllltyand work world ls overwhelmingly

Apple's iMac is really in a class all its own. It
bundles the processor and the monitor into
one compact colorful unit, saving desktop
space. This would be merely a cute gimmick if
it didn't have the guts to back it up, and, fortunately, the iMac offers great performance.
In addition to the powerful 333 MHz G3
processor and 32 MB of RAM, the monitor
portion contains the CD-ROM drivea 6 GB
hard drive, a 56kbps modem, and even
comes with a built-in networking jack. The
monitor is equivalent to a 15-inch model,
and uses ATI video. There's also a good software bundle that includes Quicken Deluxe
98, Adobe PageMill and more.
Although the lack of floppy drive is a
drawback, in most other ways the compact
iMac makes the perfect student computer,
especially with the whole bundle coming in
at a $1,799 street price. Now you just have to
figure out which color you want!
Apple, 800-263-3394, http: //www.apple.ca

into the case at the same time, eliminating

"Cotuputor Solutions" for yohotuo 4 office!

Live! cards on board. A 56kbps modem and

Microsoft Works Suite 99 are included, bringing the price to $2,150.
I BM's Aptiva E54U also opts for a
Pentium III processor, going with the 450
MHz version and 96 MB of RAM. The hard
disk is larger, at 13 GB, and the machine
comes with a 4x CD-RW drive built in. The
Aptiva also comes with a 56kbps modem and
ships with an extensive software bundle,

play music even when the rest of the computer is off. The standard model wiII cost about
$2,295, and a new alliance with Quebec's
Cybernetique allows Sceptre to configureeach
notebook to individual users' request.
A homegrown model, Eurocom's 5100C is
another model targeted at the back-to-school
market, We looked at a version with a 12.1-

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5330K6-2/380/64/4.3/32x/56K ...........$999
5360 KB-2/450/64/10.0/32x/56K ......... 51179
5711 Cel466/64/12.0/32x/56K ........... $1399
5717 P3-450/96/19.0/6XDVD/56K ....... $2084

5721CeR00/96/15.00/BXDVD/58K ....$1679
MV52015' Monitor .....
MV7201T Monitor .......
MV92019' Monitor .......

HP Ofnctsfet 725/1170C/1
175C
HP Deskfet 695C/710C/722G
HP OeskJstaaOC/a95CXI
HP Laser
JE11100/I1 00A
HP laserJat 2100/3100/4000/5000
Canon BJC-1000/2000/5000
Lextnark1100/3200
ErsonStylus740/O50

Aptiva E Series 17' Monitor ................... $519

P3
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17U K6-2/380/32/4.0/40X/56K ............ $1129

24U K6-2/450/64/8.0/40X/56K ............ $1219
27U K6-2/475/96/10.0/40X/58K .......... $1459
54U P3-450/96
/13.0/CDR-W/56K ..
...... $2099
58U P3-500/128/17.0/DYDEE'56K ....... $2649
E244 Ka-2050/64/6.I32x/56K(15'monIncluded)61299

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Sy Sean Carruthers,

To build the Blaster PC, Creative teamed

with Empac Computer, a company based in
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audio for the PC, you probably
think' of Creative Labs' Sound
Blaster technology. Since the company introduced the original Sound Blaster card, it has
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card world.

2-;
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From: Creative Labs Empacjoint project
http://www.blasterpc.ca
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Price: from $999, $2,399 (unit tested)

Since that early success, Creative has not

only introduced a series of more advanced
sound cards, but has tried its luck in other
areas of personal computing, including
graphics acceleration, CD-ROM and DVD
drives, and modems. It seems only natural
then that a company that offers so many PC
components would bundle them together in
a package of its own. And that's predsely
what Creative Labs has done.

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for the retail channel. The Blaster PC starts at
$999, and will be available in Canada exclusively starting in mid-September.
We had a sneak peek at a Blaster PC that
is close to the top of the line,
O ur test machine had a 5 0 0 M H z
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The first thing you notice about the
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is a good indication of what the computer is
about multimedia. The model we looked at
was full of top-notch multimedia components, including a 16 MB AGP Graphics
Blaster Riva TNT video card, Sound Blaster
Live! environmental audio, a 56kbps Modem
Blaster modem, a Sx Creative DVD drive and
the Dxr3 MPEG decoder card. The system
also comes with an excellent set of multimedia speakers from Cambridge SoundWorks,
which is owned by Creative Labs.
The volume control isn't the only thing on

the front of the machine that makes the

machine a more user-friendly multimedia
appliance. Although a few other manufacturers
have relocated some of the ports to the front of
the machine, the Blaster PC goes all out.
Behind a sliding door at the bottom of
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audio input/output, joystick, MIDI, SPDIF
video and optical ports. Although not
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is also accommodation for FireWire. And as if
that wasn't enough, the machine comes with
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your favorite radio station on your PC!
The machine's performance was top
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Office Productivity and 200 for Content
Creation). DVD playback was excellent, with
a smooth picture and minimal artifacting.
The $2,399 model we tested has a twoyear warranty.
Overall, Empac and Creative have put
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to anyone interested in the evolution of the
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Vacation password amnesia
LOS GATOS, Calif. (NB) Research carried out by SCM Microsystems, the international peripheral interfacing firm, suggests that, as PC users in organizations
return from their vacations, they are leaving their PC passwords on the beach,
along with their sunny memories.
SCM's research has f o und t h a t ,
because of the password amnesia, IT
(information technology) support staff in
many organizations are called upon to
reset passwords and spend time compensating for their user's poor memories.
The situation is so bad in some companies, the firm found, that IT managers
are facing lines of employees requesting
their new PC passwords for their workstations, following their summer break.
The survey of 1 0 0 I T m a nagers
revealed that 63 percent get asked about
passwords on a daily basis during the holiday season, simply because users forget
them when they return to the office.
Grant Morgan, sales and marketing
director with SCM's U.K. operation, said
that, at best, this is an annoying distraction and, at worst, a serious impact on
productivity.
"IT managers are spending valuable
time reissuing passwords, when their
resources would be better invested elsewhere," he said.
httpi/www.scmmicro.corn
Net abuse costs miiilun of hours
LONDON, England (NB) The amount of
Internet abuse in o r ganizations has
reached a level deemed serious by Black
Box, an IT supplies firm that annually

surveysNet use among U.K. companies.

The net result of the abuse is the
annual loss of around eight million man
hours in U.K. companies, according to
the survey, Black Box found that 20 percent of IT directors say their organization
is seriously impacted by staff wasting
time on fruitless Web browsing and point
to Internet abuse as a significant concern
for the nation's companies.
Patrick Hudgeli, Black Box's technical
director, said that a third of those with
internet access spend an hour or more a
day of work-related time online (excluding email). Over 10 percent of respondents
reported spending more than two hours a
day online, with one in 40 spending more
than half their i rking week online.
Hudgell went on to say that the suvey shows that Internet access is now
almost universal for U.K. companies'
with 95 percent now online compared to
76 percent just 18 months ago, while
only two percent of companies do not
plan to provide access within the next 12
months.
However, Black Box also found that the
increased connectivity also wrought an
increase in the number of organizations
seriously impacted by downloaded virus
infections at 16 percent, the highest
recorded so far in the Black Box surveys.
The Black Box Seventh Network Industry
Survey was independently compiled on
behalf of Black Box, based on 4 29
responses drawn from IT, network, and
telecom staff in U,K. companies.
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university research
project, rather than
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up some of the more
interesting parts of the

what you hear

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benefit o f b u s iness
teleconferencing: You
can save travel time and
money, while maintain-

ing the quality of cemmunication that usually only

happens when people are in the
same room.
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that

Internet experience, These

include streaming audie
and video sites and Web cam
sites. For true interactivity, you
have videownhanced chat sites like
those based on CU-SeeMe, as well as
the maturing technology of IP-based tele-

be n efit

comes at a cost equal to, and often in

excess of, traditional airfare and accommodation. Prices of specialized videoconferencing systems have come down, but it is still
expensive
if you want it to work.
However, with the dream of a PC on
every business desktop now realized, more or
less, the PC itself presents a ubiquitous platform for videoconferendng. For PC videoconferencing to match the quality of spedal-

phony. Add a video cam to the Internet

phone, and you have the beginnings of

Internet videoconferendng.
The challenge
The difficult part is moving the data from
point A to point B at an acceptable cost and

Why bandwidth ruies

must be balanced. It has been said that time

breadcast or closedwlrcuit 1V. The problem

Video as we typically experience it over the

speel.Speed and cost are the scales that Internet is nowhere near the quality of

izedsystems,there need to be technologies is money; in computing, speed is money-

in place to exchange or stream the audio and and speed is all about bandwidth.
video in real time. Streaming audio and
If cost is not an issue the whole point is
video via computers is complex, but under- moot as you would be much better off, in
standing the basic plumbing is not. Here is every way, simply using television cameras,
an overview of some of the things your busi- satellite dishes and buying a little satellite
ness will have to consider before implement- time.
ing a PC-based videoconferencing system.
However, cost is usually an issue, and a
whole PC-based videoconferencing industry
The idea
exists because of the promise of a more
A video camera connected to your personal affordable price.
computer captures images, which the cemputer dlgitizes and sends to another comput- IP4sased vldeoconferenciny
er that displays them quickly. At the same The least expensive way to move data is via
time, a rnlcrophone and speakers perform the Internet, but that's also very slow. That
the same function with the audio. Software will likely change over time for various reaensures that the two synchronize. Simple. sons that indude incremental increases in
Actually the software and hardware at each Net speed, the evolution of Internet prioriend are rather simple. There are various ways tizing of data, and the development of cothat the interface can work but practically nets (like Internet 0).
any modern computer is up to this part of
Current video and audio over the Netthe job.
the two main elements of videoconferenc-

can be reduced to two interdependent factors

that make up image quality: frame speed and
image size. Our brains start processing discrete images as a continuously moving
sequence when we are presented with about
24 to 30 images per second. This is the basic
principle behind motion pictures, animation
and TV.
With even the fastest dialup connection

to theInternet,the data transferrate isstill

too low to deliver anything close to a fullscreen, full-motion video image. We' veprobably all experienced the compromise that
results: either a tiny, postage-stamp-size
image that approximates real-time motion,
or a somewhat bigger image, but with jerky,
discontinuous motion. So while IP-based
videoconferencing has potential, linking to
parties through a typical consumer dialup
connection won't produce satisfactory
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e image has become something of a

cliche: the highly organized, hyper-

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THE GO

productive notebook computer user

who flips open his or her computer immediately after the plane takes off arid flips it
shut just before landing.
And during the flight, of course, they

GEOF WHEELWR
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complete reports, answer email, play computer games and generally keep their lives ate more room, but that means leaning
in order.
back when you are trying to work, which
Well, I am sorry to burst your bubble. It feels a little unnatural and uncomfortable.
just ain't so. As someone who has bought You can tilt the keyboard section up toward
into that image and who at times helped to you, which creates a rather odd typing tilt.
foster it, I have to admit life is just not like Or you can simply give up and forget about
that. As I write this, I am on a plane traveling between Dallas and New Orleans. And I
have to tell you it is no picnic. Seats on
modem aircraft are small, and while the

ro uctivi
because airlines are doing so much code- became ableto hunt and peck very, very
sharing and flight rescheduling that they quickly. I even became fast enough to take
ensure most flights are completely packed,
leaving little likelihood that you will have
empty seats beside you.

notes at press conferences directly onto the

keyboard of my handheld or notebook
computer, while the typing class graduates
were still scribbling away with pen and

Some options
There are a couple of other strategies to
pursue, however, if you really want to be
able to use your computer and are not
lucky enough to get a bulkhead seat. One

paper.

of these is to use a sub-notebook or hand-

But I digress. The point of this little dia-

tribe is simply to let you know that if you

are, like me, a graduate of the hunt and
peck school, then you may have a better
chance of being productive with a small
handheld computer keyboard than the tra-

held computer, which typically is small

enough that you won't face these chal- ditional typist. Such typists have often
lenges. This assumes you are able to work reported to me that they feel uncomfortusing the computer until the plane lands.
I know not everyone faces this problem. with the small keyboard and screen offered able and cramped because they can't fit all
If you are extremely svelte and find your-

self getting lost in the cavernous space of

space between seats is minimal the screens an aircraft seat, then perhaps this scenario
on notebook computers are getting ever
will never apply to you. Alternatively, you
larger.
may be wise enough to have snagged a
This means that when you flip open bulkhead seat (the one at the front of the
your computer to begin working and main cabin) so no one is sitting in front of
then the person in front of you decides to you. The only disadvantage to this position
recline their seat the bottom section of
is that you cannot flip up the armrest
your notebook computer tends to jam you between the seats because it contains your
in the stomach. This happens because the table tray. So, on a night flight during
back of this person's seat will press on the which you may want to lie across several
top of your notebook screen and push your seats, assuming no one else is sitting in
notebook back toward you.
Only a few options are then open to
you, You can recline your seat to try to cre-

your row, you cannot do so.

In my experience, however, this is
becoming an increasingly irrelevant issue

o n a handheld computer and that t h e

handheld offers the software you are likely

to need.
As a longtime user of both handheld

and sub-notebook computers, I will divulge

the secret to my success with these small
systems: I don't know how to type properly. While other more responsible individuals were busy taking typing classes in high
school, I was busy in drama classes or in
the debating club. In the years following
high school, I noticed how typing class
graduates would be searching for "the
home keys" on computer keyboards when
they eventually moved from typewriters. I
just hunted and pecked and eventually

their fingers on the keyboard at the same

time.
The final option here is not to bother

bringing a computer at all. Some airlines,

such as Air Canada, are now offering IBM
ThinkPad notebook computers for use by
passengers in business class. They are
designed to allow users to try out games
and other entertainment software while in

flight, but you better not trying doing any

work on them because they don't include
floppy disk drives. IBM says this is because
they don't want to risk the chance that

computer viruses from a passenger's floppy

disk will plague the on- board notebook

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Sound Blaster Live value
USR 56k voice fax modem
Landmark 19" ATX w/250W with case fan
104 Fujitsu keyboard
Microsoft Intelli mouse w/wheel and pad
Windows 98 full ver.2 With cd

Intel PII 400mbz ..$1470

Intel PIII-450 /5001nbz....$1550/1690
Intel PIII-550 /600mbz....$18$0/2050

MS Suite'99 / Ofnce 2000Sm

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128MB SDRAM .....+$90

Ultra-IDE: 13.3G/I 7.3G..................+$60 / 150
Optiquest Q71 / V73 / V95 ........+$50/ISO/330
RockLive 275 4 speakers+ subwoofer......+$60
MS Windows'98 full ver. With cd ..........+$130

IA40GS/slot-2 Dual-Xeon U2W scsi ...............$990

Intel SE440BX2 / SFA40BXPAPH/PHI ATX ...,$150/165
Intel B1440BX (S370) / RC440BX-BM-audio...$155/230
Intel T440BXscsi/ N440BX DualU2W.......,...........$460/690
SuperMicroP6DBU440BX Dual PH/PHI U2Wscsi.....$560
SuperMicro P6SBS 440BX PH/PHI UW scsi.....$390
SupwMicro P6DBE 440BX Dual PIVPHI VIDE.........$280
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AsusP2B-DS440BXDual PHU2WscsiATX..........,.......$600
Asus P3B-F440BXAGPPIV PIH233-600......................$180
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Asus S370 BIODCIOO ATX 4M SVGA/audio .....$220
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GA686BX ATX PH/PHI AGP.........,..;,............$130
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Intel Celeron 500/120k .....$1095

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intel Pentium PH400/450mbz......................$280/330
Intel Pentium IH 450/ 500mhz.............$330/590
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Intel Xeon P-Hl 550/512k ..............$1650
AMD K6-H 333/350/400 3D........$73/75/115
AMD K6-H 450/475 3D.,.,...,..........$135/195
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72pin 32/64M/128M ED0...............$80/135/320
Parity 72pin 4 / 8 /16M..............................$20/30/50
Parity 72pm 32 / 64/128M...,................$110/160/440
30pin IM / 4M ...............,...............................$1 / 18
PCIOO
SDRAM 32/ 64/ 128M/256M,..$50/90/180/390
PC133 64M / 128MB....,..................$105/210
ECC-SDRAMPCI0032/64/128/256.....$80/110/230/430
MAC DIMM 8/16/32/64M...................$25/45/80/100
SOJ Video RAM 512k/IM...........................,$5/$10
SO-DIMM 72p &/16/32M ...............,........$50/70/120
SO-DIMM 144p 16/32/64M SDRAM............$40/60/100
SO-DIMM 144p 32/64/128 EDO ....$75/130/360
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56k Voice Faxmodeminl. V90 ISA/ PCL..$25

56k VoiceFax modem v.90 ext.......,...$110
USR 56kVoice.V90int PCI / ISAOEM.....$55/95
Supra 56k v.90 Voice PCI/ISA ............$50/110
3COM-USR56kV.90 exl/voice .......,....$195/255
Ascend P220 Router .........,..................$2280
Cisco 250-CH + IP Drivers ...................$2370
FCMCIA 56k v.90/with I(IBT ...........$95/250
PCMCIA IOBT
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Xircom 56k RealPort modem ...$390

.IBM 4G /6G 2.5" HD....$230/300

PCMCIA IOBT/Coxalcomb....$75
PCMCIAIOOBT card .....,..$100

Potable Printer HP340 .........$380

PCMCIAserial port/dual..$250/310
Fash RAM card player...............$100
32bit CardBus.............................$185
PCMCIA 56k fnxmodem..........$95
'PCMCIA 56k/IOOBT.....................$350
PCMCIA 56k/I OOBTRealPort......$430
. Stick PCMCIA drive w/40M disk.... $330

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S3 Virge 3D 4MPCVAGP...................................$35/40
ATI SM AGP / ATI Xpert9S BMAGP.................$55/70
ATI Xpertwplay SM PCI/AGP .....................$80/90
ATI xpert'99 AGP 8M / Rage12816M............$90/125
ATI TV Tuner Wonder PCI ................$120
All All-in-WonderPro8M AGP/PCI ...........$170 /175
ATI Fury128 32M/retail..............$180/210
ATI All-in-wonder128 w/ 16M AGP/PC1....$245/260
Matrox G200 Mill SM/16MB AGP.......,.........$100/ISO
Matrox G400 32m /Dual ports ...$220/300
Matmx G400MAX 32M dual ports ....,.....$380
Matmx Marvel GT200 TV Kit...........................$370
Mannx Rainbow
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Diamond 770 TNT2 32M / Ultra AGP.....$220/230
Creative TNT 16MB AGP (ocm).....$120
Creative TNT2 32M /Ultra AGP ....$220/295
w/Intel i740 SM AGP...............................................$50
3DFX Voodoo3 -2000 16M AGP /PCI ......$155/165
3DFX Voodno3
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Miro 3D+,..............................................................$1180

SVGAlS"/I7" .2S /17" .26..................$190/290/320

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MAG XJSOOT
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Mitsubisbi Plus72 IT'/900U 19" ...,........$700/1030
NEC E750/P750.................$590/790
NEC E950+ /P1250..........,......,.$950/1360
P anasonic E7 0/ SL 70 . . . . . . . . . $ 3 8 0/ 4 30
Panasonic SM70/PL70/SL9.0....$450/580/780
Panasonic S110/P110 21" ...........$1260/1450

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Sony 210GS/220GS.(17")............$530/660
Sony 420GS/520GS ....
..........,......$980/1460
Sony 400PS (19")/ SOOPS (21").........$1000/1950
Sony F400/F500........................................$1460/2590
Viewsonic E655/Q71/E771 ......$240/340/380
Viewsonic V73/V75/G773,......$450/510/480
Viewsonic PS775/PS IS/P817..... $640/I 330/I 890
ViewSonic G790/ GF775/MBI 10 ..$650/585/1460
NEC LCD V400/1510/1510Touch...$1065/2050/3180
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Adaptec3940 Dualscsi-H......,.......$550
Dual-UIDEATA33PCI controller .......$60 Adaptec3940UW DualUW scsi...$589
IDE ISASuperVO..............................$30

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Mylex SCSI930T(2940 scsi ) ........$170 Adaptec8945Hot Connect............$820
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HP gl ioi eide Rewriter 24x4x2x.....................$315
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' Yamaha 4416s scsi 16x4x4xin/kit .......,....$325/370
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HP6209C (USB) / 6250C ...................$5IS/590
UMAX 610P parallel tLat bed .............,...........$80
UMax 1220p / 1220/ USB,.............,.....SI75/250/298
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Lagitech Internet KB / cordless mause n KB....$4Q/I 39
MicraTek X6USE/X6.EPP/XI-EL......,.....SI95/19S/380
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Lagitech Marble mouse+ / USB ..................... $..90/90

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PCMCIA IOBT Etherne comb ......................................$75
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Xircom IOOBT ~ 56k fax modem RealPoit .....................$490

3COM 10/IOOBT PCMCIA ( 3CXFE575BT) cardbus..$220

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3COM 3CCM156B 56 K g l o ba l m o dem . . . .$320
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3COM 529OQ 128k ISDN PC cmd U int...........,....................$530
3COM52903 128k ISDN PC card S/T int........................:......$475
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Intel EtherExpress Pro Plus 10/100 PCMCIA ...$370
Intel EtherExpress Pro 100 with.56k v.90 modem ...$490

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earlytwo years ago, Microsoft issued
its first integrated suite of server
applications geared towards small
business. The selling point of this line, from

insMation process, simplified management

BackOffice 4. 5

us i n ess
f o r S m a l l B u s i ness,

LAN
LAE

utilities, and a price significantly lower than appeared in late spring. Although it has
the price of purchasing the individual com-

ponents separately.

the very beginning, has been an integrated

the same Windows NT 4.0 Server core of

the original, many of the other compo-

t he s u i t e, nents have been upgraded, and the maxi-

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from 25 to 50.
This version is the first to be Y2K compliant; it comes with NT 4.0 Service Pack 4.
There's no reason to avoid the newer and
better Service Pack 5, which is what I' ve done
with my installation. The pace of bug fixing
is such that there are now four hot fixes for
Service Pack 5, and Service Pack 6 is in beta
testing.

BaclrOfflce 4.$ for Small Business

From: Microsoft

hitp J/www.microsoftcom/canada
Price: $2,000(five-user licence)
T he key components of t h e s u i t e
include Exchange Server 5.5 with Outlook
2000, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 {with 10 GB

This is a "small
business" product,
and not a "small
office" product.
The distinction
is important
capacity per database, up from I GB in the
previous version but far less than the I terabyte limit of the standard version), Proxy
Server 2.0, Microsoft Fax Service, Microsoft

Modem Sharing Service, Remote Access

Service, Frontpage 98 (no, that's not a misprint), I n ternet Explorer 5.0, I n ternet
Connection Wizard, a client installation
utility, and a single management console
with simplified administration tools called

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SBS Console.

SCON

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procedure once the install is started, the

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BackOffice, but few of the limitations, with
one notable exception, are relevant for a

small business.
server is automatically set up as a primary

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domain controller and a new domain is created. SBS is designed for a singie4omain environment. This is a "small business" product,
not a "small office" product. The distinction

is important. There are many small offices,

such as branch offices, that want to participate in 5 larger network. This version of
BackOffice is not for them, since it doesn' t

allow for trust relationships between domains

(which is the exception referred to earlier).
The individual parts of BackOffice 4.5 for

Small Business, listed below, cannot be

installed without installing the fuii package.
For example, using the CD-ROMs

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nection) and doesn't provide a fixed IP

just SQL Server on a system that already has address. Most cable modem users are in
Windows NT 4.0. This is a more interesting limitation than may appear at first
glance. It means all of the applications in
BackOffice 4.5 for Small Business must be
installed on a single server. If you are running Proxy Server, Exchange Server, and

SQL Server on the same computer that is

also functioning as a domain controller,
fax and modem sharing server, as well as a
Web server, you will experience very slow
performance unless you have invested in
some very powerful hardware.
In accessing your hardware require-

the same position.

Admin tasks eased

Although I have several years of experience with Windows NT Server, I enjoyed
using the SBS Console refern.d to earlier. It

doesn't do anything you couldn't do with

the basic NT Server interface, but it does

make many of the standard network

administrative tasks really easy.
For example, the process of adding a
new user is performed by a wizard, which
takes care of creating the account, assign-

ing the user appropriate rights to all of the

CPU and memory. You will probably need available shared folders, shared printers,
ments, pay attention to more than the

more than one hard drive, no matter how

speedy that one drive is. A RAID 5 disk
subsystem is a very good choice, since several of the server applications are very disk
intensive. The actual configuration you
will need for satisfactory performance will

Internet access, and other resources. It will

connect a client computer to the Small
Business network, and create a diskette,
which will also install, via the network, all

the applications you choose. In my case,

the list includes Internet Explorer 5, fax

depend on numerous factors, but for an client, Modem sharing client, MS Proxy
office of 20 people- using most of the serv- client, and the Outlook email client. All
er-based applications in the suite, a 450
MHz Pentium III-based system with 256

that needs to be done at the client is to run

faster RPM SCSI drives is a good starting

point,
For Internet connectivity, you can get
by without a fixed IP address if you use a
dialup connection, but otherwise you will
need a fixed IP address from your ISP. I discovered to my chagrin that I couldn't use
my Sympatico HSE service (with the Nortel

Many other tasks, involving many

steps, are similarly automated. The SBS
Console is very good, and should satisfy
most, if no t a ll , o f t h e administrative
needs of the network manager.
The fax and modem sharing services
are not available from Microsoft as standa lone products. They are b ot h g o od

a single command (a:setup), and the rest is

MB of RAM, and a RAID 5 array of 7,200 or automated.

I Mbps modem), since the service doesn' t enough to satisfy the needs of many
use dialup networking (it's a constant con-

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or the specs may improve in the interim.

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based on consumer response. The biggest
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RAM. For all my complaints though, I
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about Apple's new iBook portable

computer, which was unveiled at
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power.

Dimensions:
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price
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Macworld Expo 99 New York,

the annual gathering of Apple
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observers, was held during the
week of July 19. The Computer
Paper founder a nd A p p le
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Idetworking for Alrheads

Things not included in the iBook that
will def(nitely be missed are video out,

an Apple notebook. The iBook feature set

indudes:
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PC Card slots, a larger hard drive, a bigger

display and faster video card. But, if you
want the extras, Apple wants to sell you a

more expensive notebook anyway. They

also made the colors (bright blue and
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the higher end PowerBooks.

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notebooks are not expected to ship until
September,
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to connect the whole thing to the Internet.

Apple claims up to 10 users can connect to
each AirPort Base Station. The network has a
range of about 45 m (150 ft.). Details about
how multiple networks would coexist were
scarce. Apple says it will also offer a wireless
card for its current line of PowerBook G3
professional notebooks,

to make them Y2K compliant. The upgrades

are available at the FileMaker site, where you
can also find info on Y2K development
issues. The official word on FileMaker 5.0
was "We don't comment on unannounced
products." If they don't announce something by the FileMaker developer's conference, I think management will be skinned

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Lucent (hitp//www.wavelan.coml) was also pro- alive by developers. Expect to hear news on
moting its WaveLAN Bronze PC Card at FileMaker 5.0 in the fall.
Macworld. The 2 Mbps version has a

suggested price of US$295, while a

Turbo 8 Mbps to 10 Mbps version is priced at US$395. Both

are currently shipping.

Quicklime TV
Also announced during
the show was QuickTime

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ne w

Internet network for

W eb-based
vide o

and audio. QTV

consists of Apple's

Also i n t h e F i l eMaker
booth was Toronto-based

ic

FileMaker plug-ins to
show off. Its newest
product, oAzium cc
Authorize, is a simple
FileMaker Pro plug-in
that does credit card
authorization and
connects directly to

40-bit RSA data

player and opensource QuickTime

now, it is avail-

T echnol o g i e s
streamed content
delivery service, and
content from leading

provide rs.
QTV is free to viewers

Now takin9

orders!

Our Burnaby location is now open until 9pm

on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from
from 12pm to 5pm on Sundays.

able only for the

Apple/Akamai

U.S., but Waves

In Motion says it
will w o r k i n
Canada soon.
Elsewhere
on the s h ow
f loor were t w o
"ileMaker products
that
gen e rated
much interest. One, which links FileMaker to

Mac Station Surnaby

4207A - 3430 Brighton Avenue
420-5224 or 1-877-900-MACS

Mac StationIlaple Ridge

22353 Lougheed Highway
466-0190 or 1-800-563-MACS

(except, presumably, for the cost of watching

the commercials). "Intercasters" on the QTV the Palm platform, is called FMSync for JFile
network include ABC News, Disney, ESPN,
The Knitting Factory, RollingStone.corn,

1.0.
The other is an exommerce solution

VH1 and Virgin Radio. They join BBC

WORLD, Bloomberg, FOX News Online,

called Ch-Ching. Its developer, Imacination,

has taken a unique approach by building the

FOX Sports Online, HBO, NPR, WGBH

Boston and The Weather Channel-organizations that have already been providing
QuickTime content.

entire structure in one FileMaker database.

This keeps the costs of Web hosting a

Apple, Ac Apple larpo.arai aaaoiamshmorcpisLeeri amicmerasofApiao Cnmpmcr. Iac.

Buried in among the

Catch The Wave

FileMaker solution down. It also gives the

store owners a database to work with on

Come see the Rogers Wave at Simply Computing

their own machine. Many e-commerce solutions require store builders to do data input

0$ X update

Buy an Apple 17" Studio

Display on the same
invoice, you will also receive
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through their Web browser, one item at a

sexier announcements time. If you have more than a few items in

was a little note about your product catalogue, it gets very tedious,
an OS X Server upgrade. Ch-Ching gives you a FileMaker database to
This update fixes the
download and lets you import batches of
CGI overload bug that product information from spreadsheets, text
got a fair bit of press files or other FileMaker databases. It sells for
recently, and includes about US$500.

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Powerbooks

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sion of Apache Server. Mac speech options multiply

Speech recognition was a hot topic at

Jobs also mumbled something about MacOS

9 shipping in October.

Macworld Expo. The Mac was one of the

first personal computers with d iscrete

FlleMaker activity

speech-recognition technologies, which

I was fairly busy at the show, doing dual duty

were provided by Apple itself. However, a

for my new company, HomeBase Interne, in

the FileMaker booth, so I didn't get to see
everything I had hoped. FileMaker offered us
a good deal to be in its booth and talk about

combination of underpowered computers,

expensive RAM and the fact that you had

encountered were whether FileMaker is Y2K

plans to port its products to the Mac. And at

compliant and when FileMaker 5 will be

released. The answers are "yes" and "we
don't know." At Macworld, FileMaker
announced upgrades for versions 4 and 4.1

Macworld Expo, IBM promised to deliver its

Viavoice software to the Mac. Also on the
Macworld show floor, a small developer
called MacSpeech announced

to write AppleScripts to get the computer

to do anything meant many users turned

our FileMaker Web hosting services. After the speech software off. The product lanabout an hour, however, I realized why we guished and Mac users have since looked
were given such a good price we were longingly at the boom in continuous
doing a fair bit of tech support for FileMaker. s peech-recognition products i n th e
We soon learned to qualify our customers Windows world.
and send them on to the appropriate station
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for better answers.
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it would be using Phillips voice technology

in its product. Most of these speech products won't be rolled out until fall at the
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whether Mac users actually use them this
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the launch of the iMac a year ago.
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his Macworld 99 keynote address, Jobs said
there are now about 150 USB devices for the
Mac alone, with another 100 or so on the
way in the next few months.
Jobs also touted NEC's petiScan, a
portable scanner about the size of a hardcover book. The little scanner is just big
enough to scan a large photo and draws
power from the USB connection. It can be

flipped over and used to scan pages in books

or magazines. Seen in the booth, this preview product obviously lacked polish and

apparently crashed when Jobs brought a TV

crew by to look at it.
I also saw dirt cheap USB PCI boards that
users of older Macs could install to add USB
capabilities to their machines. Discounters
on the show floor were selling them for as
low as US$29, MacAlly and Keyspan both
offer similar products.

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The company also had -a PC Card version
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Slpeclal Word for IINac, iBook
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Swiss German, Italian and Spanish. It also
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some point when Apple did a system

upgrade.
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language grammar checking. Although my

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Continuedfrom page 94
download speeds. Eicon is planning to
release a DSL PCI card in anticipation of
huge growth in the market (of course, the
cable companies are pushing cable modems
as their answer to high-speed Net access).
What does all this have to do with business and videoconferencing? Well, if DSL
gets big, it is likely that synchronous DSL
will begin to enter the business world and
compete with ISDN, which many people
believe is overpriced, This would also give
hardware and software makers the size of
market they need to move prices down
and bring more attention to new innovations in this area. All this could spell a
much lower entry level for business video-

conferencing.
As it is today, prices are neither what
they were last year nor a comfortable fit for

most businesses. Stein however, is upbeat,

and ready to sell the technology to us: "No
more lip sync problems and jerky video
frame rates. Real-time videoconferencing is

here today starting as low as $1,200 for desktop systems providing up to 30 frames per

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overlay Apple's bundled Apache. The SSL

induded with iTools is 3.0, which supports

That way you are not adding word excep- multiple secure virtual hosts and certificates
tions to three or four different spell checkers. from authorized CAs. Other features include
The company was also promoting an caching and advanced proxy services that

MP3 encoder called SoundJamMP, though I

didn't get a chance to look at it closely.

augment the built-in Apache proxy services,

a Sherlock-savvy high-performance search
engine, and support for WebObfects.

Corel mixes messages

Corel Corp. delivered mixed messages
to the Touch screens for 1Mac
Macintosh community at Macworld Expo. It I've always thought iMacs would be ideal for
seemed to be renewing its commitment to standalone kiosks. They' re eye<atching,
the Mac with three new products: Corel Print
Office 2000 for Macintosh, Corel Print House
2000 for Macintosh and Carel Custom Photo
for the Macintosh.

inexpensive and fast. Apparently, others

thought so as well, as there were two vendors
of iMacs with touch screens at the expo. The

up in the air for a while. Although users

units always seemed a little too slow, and I

one touch-screen-enabled model I saw was

However, it has dropped WordPerfet for from Elo TouchSystems. I haven't tried any
the Mac. The fate of this slow seller has been Windows touchsaeens recentlybut older
complain vodferously about what a pig would often walk away without exploring
Microsoft Word is even on the fastest Macs,

they seemreluctant to use a non-Word word

The demo in the Elo booth, however, has

processor like WordPerfect. The company

me convinced that computers are now fast

stated that "aging sourcecodeand increasing

enough to keep most of my attention-spanchallenged generation happy. In the demo I

saw, images popped on saeen in miHisec-

differences in functionality between the

Macintosh and W indows versions of
WordPerfect have made it no longer feasible
for Corel to enhance or build on the
WordPerfect 3.5 Macintosh code base."

In an effort to appease users, Corel is

offering a free download of the WordPerfect
Enhancement Pack.

Quicken 2000 for MacIntosh

Intuit Inc. was in a stnaH booth talking about

Quicken Deluxe 2000 for Madntosh, which

adds new tools and integration with

Quicken.corn to help users make better

Snandal decisions. Canadian Mac users can
flnagy look forward to parity with Windows
users and the ability to update their Quicken
flies directly from their banking Web sites.
Quicken 2000 can now track stocks on the
TSE and access five-year charts on stock

prices. It's expected to ship this fall.

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the information they contained.

onds and videos played instantly. I can't wait

for the Web to be like this. I believe the pricing for this re6tted iMac with a built-in
touchscreen was about US$1,800.

Totally Hils demos LlveStage Fee

Randy McCagum, one of the guys from
Vancouver who built MotionWorks, was
demonstrating the efforts of his newcompany, TotaHy Hip Software, at Macworld.
TotaHy Hip was alsooffering a peek at its
upcoming LiveStage Professional 2.0
QulckTnne Authoring Envhonment. The Pto
version is thesuccmor to Totally Hip's award-

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winning LiveStage 1.0 Standard Edition tool

for aeating and delivering interactive wired
sprite content. LiveStage Pro will offer many
features found in Maaomedia Hash. The ini-

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core coderswho wanted to harnessthe power
of QuickTime. The secondversion has asubstantiaHy refined interface, while
much of the power of the company'sQSctipt
language. It will let users apply interactive
spedal effects to aHthe media types supported by QuickTime, in addition to the
enhanced wired sprite capability.

E-lsostege for IMac

Another product Canadian Mac users can
only drool over is Neopost's U.S, e-postage
system for smaH businesses. The company
unveiled a Macxompatible version of Simply
Postage in iMac-like colors. The system
indudes a smaH metered postage dispenser
and ascaleforweighing envelopesand smaH
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packages. It calculates and dispenses the Macmmedia Hash IHes into a project and
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eFox.cornto Launch Mac Microvlewer

Mac userscan now join eFax.corn's 900,000.
Taldng its cue from the iMac, Tektronix had a plus user baseand get accessto fax-to-email
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demo-ing its new
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printers sporting iMac colors. The new eFax Mac Microviewer, which allows users to
US$4,000 networkable color printers are based receive faxes via emaiL 0

on solid ink technologyandoffer speedycolor

printing at affordable per page rates.

Before starting HomeBass Internet PubIlshinp Ltd.

(http:I/www.hbase.net), a FilaMakerWebhostlnp ser-

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t seems the iMac is going to be one of

those designs that will eventually be
thought of as typically '90s. Its look has
already spread beyond the original iMac, and
has influenced the look of such things as the
new Palm handheld computers, a new series
of printers from Epson, and now The iMac
Book. But despite this book's resemblance to
Apple's popular personal computer, it would
be more appropriate to call it The Internet
Book. What would otherwise be a good allround book for an owner of a new iMac is
watered down by too much information

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While all of the information about how

to get onto the Net is good (and the online
Mac resourceslisted are great), there are
countless books that cover this. I suspect
most iMac users would better appreciate
being walked through many of the iMac's

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simple but powerful apps, and the inclusion

of more technical information to help them
with troubleshooting.
In short, I suspect many will find this

offer enough about the iMac itself to truly be

called The iMac Book. Its information is good,
but it is really more about getting online
than the iMac. It just goes to prove you can' t
book disappointing once they' ve mastered judge a book by its cover or in this case,
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was Atari. While the company no

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you' re saving (so you can annotate it

with some explanatory text) and select
OK. Now you have a saved version of
your document as it looks at that
moment. If you then make changes to
the document and save it again using
File, Versions, Save Now, you' ll save a
second copy
this time incorporating
the additional changes you' ve made
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egardless of whether you' re working on a project with a team or

This month we look at the tools

available in Word 97 (and the new version in Office 2000) for tracking
changes to your work and incorporating them into your final document,
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f you' ve been following the job market, you probably know there is a
high demand for skilled knowledge
workers
along with a corresponding
shortage of candidates. The demand
extends to all industries, not just the
information technology (IT) sector.
Most businesses, from multi-national corpo'rations to small cottage businesses, now rely on computer tech-

continually upgrade those skills, The IT industry and the technologies supporting it
change so rapidly that a person's capacity
to leam and develop new skills is as
important as the technologicai skills
they bring to a company.
More and more workplaces are

I'

encouraging people to "self-manage"

their careers. This means researching
market trends and staying one step

ahead of the technology. If you wait

nology.

until something is established and

dusty before l
it, it inay be too
late because something better will have
emerged or else there will be a plethora
of people who already have that experience.

earning

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According to the International

Data Corporation's (IDC) 1998 study,
Tile Evolution of Hunran CQpftal, 69 percent of the companies surveyed said they
would be hiring IT professionals in the next

12 months. Even many of the 31 percent

remaining said they would require the contracted

services of Web development companies and IT consultants.

So, market demand is clear enough. What is not so clear is how to
become qualified to enter that market, and once there, how to stay
on top.

The "experience gap"

A common hurdle faced by many new IT workers is
the experience gap.Job postings commonly ask for "'minimum five years experience," intimidating newly graduated students.

But bear in mind this requirement often refiects an employer's need

for assurance that the candidate can work in the fast-paced IT environment. They want employees who can adapt to change in addition
to having the relevant technical experience.
What employers rant
There are ways, however, to bridge the experience gap. Many
Being quallfied" for the IT industry used to mean having technical mentors encourage new IT workers to gain experience on their own
abiBty alone. There was little or no requirement to know business or if they can't get it in the workplace right away. Managing friends' (or
organizational processes or to develop new skills outside of the your own) Web sites, exploring the Internet or acting as a"freelance"
demands of the job. Not so any more.
help desk support person for charitable organizations will all help

Today's employers are looking for business-oriented individuals you present an alternative to specific experience.
with an extensive, up-tubate technological skillset and the ability to
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ast month we had our "getting-acquainted with Linux"
session. This month the tire

et set ...

a Bfetime) technical seminar with tons of detailed, but

interesting, materiaL If you proceed one step at a time, you
won't be overwhelmed. In the process you' ll leam a great
keep notes in a spiral-bound notebook you store beside deal about computing in general. Linux doesn't "dumb

Linux for Newbies Part 2

your computer, There's a lot to leam. Keeping notes will you down" the way some well-known popular operating
nears the pavement as we prepare help you remember things and track your progress.
systems do.
a pre-installation checklist. (Note:
Also, be prepared to invest time in serious reading of
our example distribution is the both print and online material. Linux comes with a large Cempatabllltycheck
$1.99 Cheapbytes edition of Red Hat 6.0, which you can cargo of documentation and the Internet provides even Suffidently warmed up? Let's get started. The most imporget from hlipJhiww.chaapbytes.corn.)
more There are many well-written books on Linux and tant thing to do right now is take a complete hardware
Let's get started with a philosophical warmup exercise. Unix and you should start building a reference library. A inventory of your target FC. You need to know exactly
Take a deep breath and think about your approach to
learning Linux. If I were to offer a single bit of advice, it

would be this:goslow. Don't try to leap to Linux literacy.

Take your tiine, be patient, be curious yet cautious, and

book I recommend to go along with this series is Que's what pieces of hardware you' ve got and what their settings
Using Iinux, Special Edition(5BN. 0-7897-17464, $57.95).
are. Here's a basic checklist:
Along the way, I' ll suggest a few titles.
What typeof CPU and how much RAM do you have?

Look upon your Linux adventure as a long-term (even

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view and click Open. The screensplits in two ment is not a replacement for reguiady back- 97 by selecting the text and thea selecting Coimaeats are another useful tool when
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sense that you can view it but any changes important you should regularly make a

one else. They allow you to indude text in

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What shills do you need today'

How to Snd

good institution will have done the market

research for you, and will teach the skills
most in demand.
But you shouldn't let a school make your

the technoiogicaitraining you need

cumculum decisions entirely. Research job

Training comes in a wide variety of forms. It

postings to see what skills are most sought

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When planning your training, choose an

organization that will teach you a strong
core of fundamental knowledge and impart

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skills and disciplines.
Technical shills most in demand

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applications and specific languages to full employers and speak to their human
diplomas or degrees in computer science. resources or IT departments. Compare curOften the most efficient and fastest way to riculums offered to what you' ve learned from
gain marketable skills is to earn a diploma. A your research.

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up with "building block" skills. If you have a and Vital Signs are increasingly in demand.
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To accept all the changes (delete all delet- deleted-text and remove all inserted text)
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Continued frompage 120
ed text and insert all inserted text) select select Tools, Track Changes, Accept or Reject do this from the Reviewing toolbar (select
cussed comments in some detail in the May Tools, Track Changes, Accept or Reject Changes and select Reject All, answer Yes View, Toolbars, Reviewing to display it) and
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What changes havebeen madel'
When you' re editing someone else's document, it's handy to be able to make the
changes visible so the other person can see
what you' ve done. Word has tools to help
you do this. They are particularly valuable
because the changes you make are marked
up in the document and saved with it. This
allows each change to be accepted or rejected individually, or all changes to be accepted
or rejected at one time, during final editing.
When you think about it, most changes
to a document can be thought of in terms of
adding or deleting text and this is exactly
how Word's change tracking function works.
It marks any text you add by coloring and
underlining it and it marks text you delete by

Changes and select Accept All, answer Yes

when you' re asked "Do you want to accept
all remaining changes without reviewing
them?" and select Close. Your document will
be instantly updated with the changes permanently i n cluded and t h e m a r kings
removed.
To reject all the changes (reinstate all

when you' re asked "Do you want to reject all

remaining changes without r e viewing
them?" and select Close. Your document will
be returned to its original state.

Siftingthrough the changes

When you' re reviewing a document, you' ll
most likely want to consider each change

select the Next Change button to move to

the next tracked change, which will be highlighted for you. When you' ve determined
what to do with the highlighted change,
select either the Accept Change button to
accept it or Reject Change button to ignore
t he change and undo it s o th e text i s
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displaying it in color and using a strikeout

font (text with a horizontal line through it).
To set Word to track changes to your document, select T ools, T rack C h anges,
Highlight Changes, select the Track Changes
While Editing checkbox and click OK. After

doing this, every change you make to the

document will be marked as you make it it
will be colored and either underlined or
marked with a strikeout font. If you' re working with other people on a document and
they have this option turned on, you' ll find

each person's changes are marked using a different color.

If you find it difficult to work with the

changes displayed on the screen you can set

Word so it tracks the changes invisibly you
won't see them on the screen but you can
view them when you want to. To do this
select Tools, Track Changes, Highlight
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some cases you may want to reject them allhowever most times you' ll want to accept
some and reject others.
What skills do you need today'
Continued frompage 122
Most of all, use what you have
Finally, after building a technological skillset,
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etc.) and when to use them.
2. The naming and scope conventions for Dim cByteas Byle Dedares "cByte" as one
byte numeric value ranging from zero to 255.
variables.
3. All of the commands in Visual Basic's Used in bit/byte manipulations.
syntax that control flow of operations Dim lp as Integer Dedares "Ip" as a numeric
variable of two bytes whose values can range
(for, if/then, etc.).
4. How parameters are passed and treated between -32768 to 32767. Use Integers for
loop variables, counters and small table
when used in subroutines.
indexes.
This tutorial will touch on some of these Dim Lvsl as Long Dedares "Lval" as a whole
critical elements of VB syntax with a Timer number of four bytes with a range between
-2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. Use Longs
VB program.
for indexes into large tables, file I/O, and
other VB counters.
Visual Basic variables
All programs manipulate values contained in Dim Bucksas Currency Dedares "Bucks" as
variables. Variables are stored temporarily in a numeric variable of 10 bytes with high calBy Jacques Surveyer

culation accuracy which ranges from

-922,337,203,685,477.5808
to
922,337,203,685,477.5807. Use this data

type for calculations involving money and

fixed dedmal point accuracy. Currency calculations are about as fast as Longs.
Dim dontijse as Single Dedares "dontUse"
as a single predslon floating point variable.
Use Double rather than Single except where
demanded by VB/Wmdows API. Double is
more accurate and even runs about 10 to 20
percent faster than Single.
Dim Realone as Double Dedares "Realone"
as a double predsion floating point variable
of eight bytes that can range from
-1.79769313486232E308

to

Object variable of four bytes. Objects will be

used in advanced topics.
Dim dYsr as Variant Declares "dVar" as a
Variant variable of minimum 16 bytes in
length. Variants, as the name implies, can
store date, numeric, string or object/reference values. It is the default variable type.
The tradeoff with Variants is their flexibility
and ease of use versus storage size, cost and
speed disadvantage (about three times slower
than Integer or Longs, and four to six times

slower than Doubles). Variants also have the

nagging aMity to camouflage bugs in coding. Use carefully.
Dim obj'Fypeas File Dedares "objType" as
the VB predefined object-type File. In VB for

4.94065645841247E-324 for negative val- Applications (VBA) there are hundreds,

ues, an d 4 . 9 4065645841247E-324 to including Application, Document, and
1.79769313486232E30& for positive values. Sheet. You will use many object-types.
Use when a numeric value can have several
In a sampling of 10 of my own plus a
dedmal places or range to extreme sizes.
dozen other Visual Basic programs the three
most frequently used variable types were by
Other types
far Integer, String, and Double. So it will pay
Dim curDate as Date Dedares "curDate" as a dividends to get to know by heart the various
Date value that stores both date and time in conversion routines and functions assodated
one eight-byte variable. As the Year 2000 pro- with these variable types. Fonnsto, Mldo,
gramming issues prove, it is very useful to lesbo, Ucsse(), and Yalueo are five of about
know date functions well.
25 to 30 functions you will constantly use.
Dim vStrlngas String Dedares "vString" as a
dynamic string of varying length. Strings are
used everywhere in VB. There is a fixed string
type, but given trivial speed/storage advan- The Timer proiram
tages, stick with dynamic strings.
The Timer program illustrates a number of
Dim obJptr as ObJect Dedares "objPtr" as an
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working on, and whether you' re doing it options to those Word 97 has for collaboratalone or collaborating with others, you' ll ing on a document. You can find more infor-

reviewing, comparing documents. Q

removed or reinstated. If you don't want to

find the tools described here will help you

keep better track of what you' re doing. Even

grams by searching help

select Help, Help

Next month we' ll look at some of the Web features in Excel and other spreadsheet packages.

if you only ever want to compare two docu- Topics and select the Index tab and type a

You' ll seehowyou can grab information from the

ments to see how they differ, the tracking

keyword in the box.

Web aiid use it in your spreadsheet and how you

make a decision at this stage you can simply

leave the change marked by selecting Next
Change to
move on through the document.

mation about what's available in these pro-

options themselves will prove an invaluable

In WordPerfect use the keywords workHelp! I forgot to turn It on

addition to your word processing toolkit.
group, review document, comment, compare
Sometimes when you' re collaborating on a
documents, highlight text.
document or want to track your changes WordPerfoct and Wordpro
In WordPro use the keywords comment
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before you begin working. Rather than starting over and suffering the loss of the work
you' ve done or missing out on the ability to
track your changes you can have Word
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can only do this is if you have a copy of the
document as it was before you made the
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but if you' ve started to use versions as I showed you above, you most likely
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can publish worksheetdata to the Internet.

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using its Compare Documents option.

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then select Tools, Track Changes, Compare
Documents, locate the original unaltered file
and select Open.
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the changes that have been made to it that
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lire syntax of the language
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time property, Captionand changing it at
runtime (or programmatically) for outputting results. In general, you will find
yourself using this VB trick often. Note when
the End Sub command is encountered, the
program returns control to the dialogue and
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Compaq's summer of discontent
shows it's one thing to get to
the top of the tech business,
and quite another to stay there
Yahoo! and eBay, often with little
or no profitability, and as often
with only modest current incomes,
are dechred to be worth hundreds
of millions or even billions of dollars on t h e s t oc k m a rket.
Compared to the pace of the rest of
the global economy, the leading
edge of computing runs on
s I was wri'tliig this colillnn, I
"Internet thne," a hyper~cceieratread in t h e n ews that ed pace that seems to exist outside
Compaq Computer Corp. the time~
con t inuum of the
had finally appointed someone to rest of reality'.
replace former chief execufive officer Eckhard Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer had Ce blI erIo home
been summarily dismissed from his In this modem gold rush, wealth
job of running Compaq several is generated by ideas
and optimonths ago.
mism. These ideas sometimes take
Compaq is one of the most physical form as new hardware
highly respected brand names in gadgets, like the Apple iMac.
the PC industry, and in the last Increasingly in the Internet Age,
three years has gone upscale, aim- however, disproportionate value is
ing to beat IBM as the world leader given to the intangible, in the
in the enterprise computing mar- form of new software code, new eket. Yet a chronic brain drain of conunerce solutions, and new
many Compaq senior executives models of marketing, finandng,
since 1996 seems to show that buying and selling.
there have been problems with
Wealth in this bubble economy
Compaq's internal leadership dur- is often a matter of entirely
ing that same period.
vaporous faith, created by the marAs tales of Compaq's executive ket's confidence and belief in how
suite woes spread through the valuable today's bright sounding
industry, it seeined that instead of idea will be in the future, Unless
being united and focused on a The Market believes that you are
vision ef the future, Compaq's the Next Big Thing, you might as
management had become distract- well gohome. When the confi
ed by internal divisions and con- dence disappears, so can the comflict. The history of computer com- p arly.
panies who failed to keep their
"eyes on the prize" is a long and Prem rays to riches...
sad one. It can only be hoped that to rags'P
the recent housecleaning at
It's a very old cliche of the technolCompaq stopped the rot before it
ogy industry that a couple of guys
became serious.
in a garage
like Apple's Steve Jobs
and Steve Wozniak in the 1970sThe wheel of fortune
can go from nothing to world leadThe coinputer industry is perhaps ers. Over time, Apple has also
the wildest economic roller coaster showed how a company can blunin history, with enormous winners der its way from penniless startup,
like Microsoft and monstrous to market leader, to market loser,
losers like Commodore, Borland and then, amazingly, back to
and ASK, The Internet mania that leader.
has gripped the stock market since
Success for Apple comes when
1998 has made the roller coaster it decides to make products that
ride even wilder. Startup compa- people actually want, at competinies like Amazon.corn, and hit tive prices. In the late 1990s verproducts like 3Com's PalmPilot, or sion of the game, the pendulum
the now-hot DSI. and cable has speeded up. Now you can win
modem high-speed internet ser- big or lose big almost instantly.
vices seem to spring instantly out
The culture of hypergrowth
of nowhere.
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aster with a self-made implosion in IBM, and make PCs that were
June, when for no discernable rea- "more IBM'
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owned the content of Web sites it cheaper to boot.
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moronic decision. However, the of IBM<lone terdtory to become a
question remained: What on Earth bona fidebrand name, and the
were they thinking?
standard setter for the PC industry.
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try changed at the end of the
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who run rapidly growing technolo- and short "thne-to-market" becomgy enterprises are confronted with ing the unbreakable laws of surdazzling success, they tend to vival in the PC jungle. Canion
become dazzled themselves. They resisted the new reality. He prebelieve they truly are the new ferred the fantasy that the Compaq
Masters o f
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Confronted with enormous wealth continue to c harge premium
and power, they get stupid. They prices.
retreat inside a "reality distortion
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bubble," forgetting about their cus- Compaq's board of directors ousted
tomers, potential competitors, and Canion in 1991. His successor,
inconvenient reality, and losing Eckhard Pfeiffer, brilliantly led a
focus on how they became success- successful reinvention of Compaq
ful in the first place,
through the rest of the '90s.
Canada's Corel Corp. gambled
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on h ypergrowth b y b u y i ng takeovers of Tandem Computer in
WordPerfect and by buying into 1 997 and Digital i n 1 9 98, h e
Java technology. It neglected to appeared to be taking Compaq into
focus on i t s c o r e p r oduct, successful competition with IBM
CorelDraw, and woke up to find for the enterprise cornpufing marAdobe taking over the Windows ket. Compaq was on track to
graphic software market Corel had become the next leader of the comoriginally owned.
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Note Pl: If you have never used a computer, Comp-0001

Computing for the Timid should be completed first.

Note 2: Stuctents will NOT be allowed to indude Comp-1255

Computerized Accounting along with Comp-1245 Accpac General
ledger or Comp-1246 Accpac A/R and A/P in their program.

This cluster of courses is intended for individuals who wish to

proceed to any program other than Office Compc4er Skills. If
you have never used a computer before you should complete
COMP-0001 Computing for the Timid, before you attempt to take
any other courses.

Mandatory Courses:
COMP 1001
COMP 1007

Credits:

Understanding PC/MS DOS

Understanding Windows 95

1.5
1.5

- OI'

COMP
COMP
COMP
COMP

1022
1010
1015
1020

Credits:

P r ogramming Concepts/Methods
P ASCAL Programming Language

3
3

Electives:
COMP 1403
COMP 1410

Windows Programming Concepts

Micro PC Assembler
Programming Language 1
RPG Programming Language 1
Micro PC BASIC Programming 1
dBase IV Programming 1
COBOL 1 Programming Language 1
Delphi Programming Language
RPG Programming Language 2
C Programming Language 1
dBase IV Programming 2
COBOL Programming Language 2
Visual Basic Programming 1

COMP 1420
COMP 1430
COMP 1435
COMP 1440
COMP 1457
C OMP 2 4 2 0
COAAP 2425
COMP 2435
COMP 2440
COMP 2495
s

This program is designed for those who are working in or seeking

employment in the Data Processing Industry in the Systems
Analyst or General Business area. The program consists of 7
courses (a minimum of 21 credits) of which 3 must be noncomputer courses that may be selected from the Electives:
Business (non-computer) list below. The program must be
submitted to the program advisor for approval by Computer
Systems Technology.
Prerequisite: Basic Course Clusler or Associate Certificate in Office
Computer Skills, or equivalent experience, plus COMP 1401.

Mandatory Courses
COMP 1615
COMP 2615
FMGT 1100
FMGT 2100

Co m puter Systems Introduction 1

Co m puter Systems Introduction 2
Ac c ounting 1
A c counting
2

Credits
3
3
4
5.5

Electives: Business (non-camputerj

Electives:

A variety of courses in other areas af computing.

Computer Systems Technology, Part time Studies stands behind

its muizes. If you are not satisfied with any CST/PTS (COhAP)
course in this flyer, send us a letter within 3 months of course
completion (preferably on your mmpany letterhead), and you
can repeat any ar this entire course without charge.
Conditions:

The program consists of a minimum of 21 credits.

Prerequisites: Language Proficiency

Mandatory courses:

Explores the methods used to deisrmine what is required

to make ths computer perform major tasks, such as a
compleie payroll.

This program is designed for people working in or seeking

employment in the Information Systems industry. Holders of this
certificate will qualify for work as Junior Programmers.

The curriculum may be modified in accordance with market

trends in industry.

IBM AS/400 Computer

Systems Analysis and Design

understanding Windows NT Workstation 1.5

Word Processing Concepts
1
Spreadsheet Concepts
1
Micro Database Concepts
1

The WOrld iS learning. KeeP uP!

Eledives should be chosen to complement career goals. The following

elechves are suggesled as a guide for a siandard path of studies.

BUSA 1005
BUSA 2005
COMAA 1103
COMM 2202
COMM 2204
COMM 2205
ECON 1150
ECON 2100
ECON 2200
FMGT 3210
FMGT 4210
MKTG 1102
MKTG 1323
OPMT 1102
OPMT 1188
OPMT 1197

Introduction to Business
Management
Intro to Business and
Technical Communication
B usiness/Technical
Correspondence
T e chnical Reports
W r i te Manuals
for Computer Industry
Eco n o mic Issues
Mic r oeconomics
Mac r oeconomics
Cos t / Managerial Accounting 1
Cos t / Managerial Accounting 2
Es s entials of Marketing
Eff e ctive Public Speaking
Basi c Mathematics of Finance
Mana g ement Information Systems
Sta t i stics for Business 8 Industry

3
3.5
3
3
3
1.5
3
3
4
4
5.5
3
3
3
3
4.5

Courses from the School of Engineering Technology may be

selected instead, with approval of the program advisor. In
selecting electives, you are advised to refer to the BCIT Web site
or this flyer to determine the courses you feel would be
appropriate for your cerhficate programs.

Simply taking all courses in a program does not

mean that yau will receive a certiRcate or diploma.
Yau must make an appointment with Program
Advising artd ttave your program appraved.
Please cantad a program advisor at:

services@bcit.bc.t:a

COMPUTER STUD I ES

This certificate is designed for those who would like to obtain a

comprehensive understanding of the computer technologies
fundamental core areas including programming languages,
systems development, computer architecture ond operating
systems, computer communication, and database. Students will
be able to compete for entry level programming jobs upon
completion of this program.

This program is designed for current experienced programmers

seeking to upgrade their skills to include Java programming. The
program consists of 5 core courses of 3 credits each and 2 of the
elective courses of 3 credits each for a total of 21 credits.

This program consists of the 3 foundation courses (COMP 2653,

COMP 3653 and COMP 3663) or acceptable equivalents.

MMSD 3610

Mandatory Courses
COMP 2653

Credits

Com p uter Systems Technology

Foundation 1

12

- Or all the following courses which are equivalent to

COMP 2653 (Note: all courses are required)
COMP 2425
C P r o gramming Language 1
COMP 2605
Data C ommunication Concepts 1
COMP 2610
Exp l oring Technical Aspects
COMP 1615
Com p uter Systems Introduction 1
COMP 3653
Com p uter Systems Technology
Foundation 2

COMP 4409
MMSD 3620
MMSD 4610
MMSD 4620
MMSD 4690

Java Programming Language Level 1

Java Programming Language Level 2
Java Object-Oriented Application Design
Database Connedivily for Java
Java Practicum

We have updated our Certificate of Technology Program to reflect

new coursesand changes in industry.A number ofchanges are
proposed to take effect Jan.1, 2000.

Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic Course Cluster or Associate

Certilcate in Office Computer Skills or equivalent knowledge to
the erst level of Microsoft Office product courses.

The Diploma is intended to build upon the skills and knowledge

developed in the Certi6cate of Technology. Therefore, the
prerequisite for the Diploma program is successful completion of
the Certificate of Technology, or equivalent skills and knowledge.

CST has proposed that the Diploma may be granted upon

comp!etion of an approved program of study consisting of a
minimum of 63 additional credits over and above the Certificate
of Technology. These 63 credits may not duplicate any courses
credited to the Certi6cate of Technology.

Individuals who wish to apply for this program must make an

appointment with a Program Advisor.

Please call the CST/PTS department if

yOUneed mere infOrmatien:

(604} 432-8465

Mandatory Courses:
COMP 2605

Credits:

Da t a Communications
Concepts 1
Local Area Network Theory
Novell NetWare
Data Communications
Concepts 2
Op e rating Systems Concepts
Ad v anced Network Design
L A N Internetworking

COMP 3640
COMP 3665
COMP 4666
0

We have updated our Diploma Program to relied new courses

and changes in industry. A number of changes are proposed to
take effect Jan.1, 2000.

'

'

17 3 0 -2100 1 2 wks B B Y

CR N 37033

COMP 7011
BBY $380
COMPUTER GRAPHIC FUNDAMENTALS
Provides a foundation in interactive graphics and graphical user
interfaces, and the programming techniques involved. Introduces
graphics systems, interfaces, devices and graphics software/
hardware, followed by output primitives and a preview of 3D

Prerequisite: All course prerequisites, as published.

Sep 13 Mo n

This program is designed for those who are working in or seeking

employment to install, run and administer a Local Area Network.
The program consists of 7 courses (21 credits) of which the last
five and the application for Certification must be completed within
a 2-year period. The program must be submitted to a program
advisor for approval.

CST has proposed that a total of 75 credits must be completed to

qualify for this certiRcate. Some substitutions may be allowed
depending on the intention of the student.

Individuals who wish to apply for this program must make an

appointment with a Program Advisor.

hardware and its interface to communications software.

Prerequisite: COMP 3605 and admission to the Bachelor of
Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits)

13

COMP 3653
BBY $910
COMP SYS TECH FOUNDATION 2
Intended for applicants to the Bachelor of Technology degree in
Computer Systems who need COMP 3425, COMP 3605 and
COMP 3640 prior to entry into the program. A combination of
lectures, assigned reading and lab assignments are used to cover
the material. Prerequisite: COMP 2653 or permission of program
head or instructor. (9.0 credits)
Sep 15 We d
18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 6 1676
COMP 7005
BBY $380
DATA COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES
Covers topics beyond those in COMP 3605 and applies theory to
the design and development of communication applications. You
will acquire a thorough understanding of communications

Java Component Frameworks

Java Media Frameworks
Internetworking with Java
Java Electronic Commerce
Java Graphics Programming
Java Network Programming
Native Methods for Java
Advanced Java Practicum

CA S E Technology

Java Programming Language Level 1

- or

MMSD 4630
MMSD 4640
MMSD 4650
MMSD 4710
MMSD 4720
MMSD 4730
MMSD 4740
MMSD 4790

- Or all the following courses which are equivalent to

COMP 3663 (Note: all courses are required)
COMP 3475
C+ + O b j ect-Oriented Programming
COMP 2615
Com p uter Systems Introdudion 2
COMP 3615
Comp u ter Systems Introduction 3
COMP 3710
Re l a tional Database Systems

Credits:

Core Courses

Electives:

- Or all the following courses, which are equivalent to

COMP 3653 (Note: all courses are required)
COMP 3425
C P r ogramming Language 2
COMP 3605
Dat a Communication Concepts 2
COMP 3640
Ope r a ting Systems Concepts
COMP 3663
Com p uter Systems Technology
Foundation 3

COMP 3635

Students are responsible for all prerequisites for the chosen courses.

COMP 2653
COMP SYS TECH FOUNDATION 1
Intended for applicants to the Bachelor of Technology degree in
Computer Systems who need COMP 2425 (C Programming
Language 1), COMP 2605, COMP 2610, and COMP 1615 prior
to entry into the program. A combination of lectures, assigned
reoding and lab assignments are used to cover the material.
Prerequisite: COMP 1450 or COMP 1457 or permission of
program head or instructor. (12.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 8454

The Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems is a careerenhancement degree designed to increase the depth of
knowledge and pradical skills of computer technologists, and
to assist them in widening their career opportunities or
advancing in their career paths. Graduates are awarded a
credential that will be highly valued by industry.

There are twa components to the degree program. The first is

a Technical component, which comprises of coursework in the
Computer Systems and Management areas. The second is the
literal or general edumtiatt component comprised af 12.0
credits of liberal education.
The Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems is offered in
a flexible delivery format to serve the needs of working
professionals. Candidates-can take course loads ranging from
a minimum af three courses per year to an equivalent af e
full-time program af studies. Most courses are affered in the
evening or on weekends. Some will be offered in the day.
Applicants who have fulfilled the entrance requirements can
apply to the program anytime throughout the year.
The pragram is designed for:
a) Graduates of a two-year diploma program in Computer
Systems (C
+ or equivalent.
b) Computer professionals wishing to acquire advanced
formal qualifications.
c) Degree holders in other disciplines engaging in a career
change into the computer Industry.
For registratian, or far more information, please contad:
Robertta Ptttjunen
Tel.(604) 432-8459 F a x.(604) 432-9572
rpa junenibcit.bc.ca

techniques using polygon meshes. Presents 2D/3D transformations,

windowing, clipping and viewing. Explores a graphical objed within
an object hierarchy and how this idea can be extended to form the
basis of an interactive computer graphics package. Prerequisite:
COMP 3475 and admission to the Bachelor of Technology
program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
173 0 -2100 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 7034

COMP 7036
BBY $380 DTC $378.30
APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS
IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Introduces standard research methodologies in the context of
software development: the relationship between software
development and fields such as MIS, computing science, systems
analysis and design, data processing, knowledge engineering,
and decision theory; theories, paradigms and frameworks in
software development; the role and importance of models,
theories and conceptual frameworks; traditional empirical
research methods: survey, experiment, case study and
implementation (generate and test); measurement and
evaluation, reliability, validity; literature exploration and criticism.
Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Technology program or
permission of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
14 0 0 -1730 1 2 wks B B Y CR N 6 1710
Sep 18 Sat
090 0 - 1700 6 w k s DT C
37269
COMP 7061
BBY $380
DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS PRINCIPLES
Focuses on Distributed Object-Oriented Systems with emphasis on
hands-on lab exercises. Develops principles, architectures, issues
and future diredion of Distributed Object Technology. Analyzes
and evaluates OMG'S CORBA and Microsoft's COM/DCOM and
OLE. Discussescompeting technologies such as Java RMI, HP's
OpenDoc, INA DPE, OSF's DEC and Mobile Agents concept.
Distributed objects and multi-threaded object manager/sewers on
the Internet are developed and deployed using Java, Java SET
and Orbixweb, and VB, C++, COM/DCOM. Requires diploma
in Computer Systems and a basic understanding of computer
networks, TCP/IP, database systems and Client/Server based
systems. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Technology
program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
1830 - 2200 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 6 1 7 12
COMP 7071
BBY $380
DATABASE DESIGN
Focuses on two major aspects of database design: logical data
modeling and relational database design and optimization.
Prerequisite: COMP 3710 and admission to the Bachelor af
Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
183 0 -2200 1 2 wks BB Y CR N 37035
COMP 7081
BBY $380
TECHNICAL ISSUES IN SOFIWARE DEVELOPMENT
Presents an overview of technical issues in software development.
Addresses major achvities and techniques in developing software
and the resulting documentation and outputs produced. Presents
only selected approaches with emphasis on overall understanding
of saftware development and uses a case study. Prerequisite:
Admission to the Bachelor of Technology program or permission
of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 0 0 -2130 1 2 wks BB Y CR N 37036

RegiSter tOdayl WVVW.bCit.bC.Ca 434-1610 412-7777

COMPUTER STUD I ES
Diana Gerrard,
Dipl Ed, MEd, is o Computer
Systems Technology
Instructor with soflwore
expertise that indudes DOS,

Windows, OS/2 and UNUX.

She has authored computer
manuals for Microsoft 0%ce
applications and a variely of
productivity software.

COMP 1009

Conducts an in-depth study of specific and highly specialized

areas in Data Communications. Develops a substantial project in
the selected area, and produces an application or project report
or both upon completion. Prerequisite: COMP 8005 and
admission into the Bachelor of Technology program or permission
of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tu e
1730 - 2100 12 w k s B B Y CR N6 1 7 17

Provides understanding of the Windows environment and its

COMP 8561
BBY $380
ADVANCED TOPICS IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

Besides teaching part-time at

BCIT, Diono has worked as

a consultant with government, post secondary

education and currently is on operations program

manager in a public sector organization. With a high
level of energy and dedication, she focuses an helping
parlicipants in her classes to explore computer concepts
by applying them to the real world situations.

Diana is looking forward to working with you in the fall

and invites her previous students to continue their quest
for knowledge.
Here is what some of them are saying.

" I believe the instructor's method of teaching

was an important factor.
"Although it was a short program, she covered
the topics in a very thorough manner."
"She helped us not only learn about
Vf"lndows NT, but understand it and apply
our knowledge...
COMP 7615
BBY $380
SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS
This course focuses on selected topics in developing computer
systems. Emphasis is on the development of practical application
of computer systems. Specific topic varies from term to term.
Some of the to, small systems (mobile, PDA, game systems),
visual tools for numerical analysis, etc.
Please call Program Assistant for the Bachelor of Technology
Program in Computer Systems at (604) 432-8459 for the latest
course offering information. Prerequisite: COMP 7081 and
admission to the Bachelor of Technology program or permission
of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 We d
17 3 0 -2100 1 2 wks B B Y CR N6 0046

COMP 7881
BBY $380
ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
This course focuses on advanced software engineering issues
such as those related to developing quality, cost-effective, often
complex software. Some of the topics include software reuse,
software testing, quality assurance, configuration management,
CASE tools, software interoperation, reverse engineering, etc.
Specific topics for this course vary from term to term due to the
rapid changes and development in the software industry.

Please call Program Assistant for the Bachelor of Technology

Program in Computer Systems at (604) 432-8459 for the latest
course offering information. Prerequisite: COMP 7081 and
admission into the Bachelor of Technology program or permission
of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
140 0 - 1730 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 8745

COMP 8071
ADVANCED DATABASE MODELLING

COMP 8505
BBY $380
SEI.ECTED TOPICS IN DATA COMMUNICATIONS

BBY $380

Critically analyzes the structural and integrity aspects of the

relational model, the significance of views and their applicability
to application-data independence, different strategies of handling
missing information in database systems, and various data
distribution strategies. Prerequisite: COMP 3710 and admission
into the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of
program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
1830 - 220 0 1 2 wk s B B Y CR N6 1 714

COMP 8081
BBY $380
MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Presents topics important to managing software development
projeds. Concentrates on understanding and applying state-ofthe-art management techniques to improve software productivity.
Emphasizes management issues: project leadership,
communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Prerequisite: COMP 7081 (or COMP 7655) and admission into
the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program
head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
18 3 0-2200 1 2 wks BB Y CR N 38456
Sep 16 Th r
140 0 - 1730 1 2 wks B BY
61715

Focuses on advanced topics in Client/Server systems, Distributed

Systems and Network Computing. The focus is on examining
strategies and algorithms to achieve design goals such as
performance, reliability, scalability, consistency and security in a
distributed system. Some of the topics that will be covered include
Parallel Processing and Scheduling; Performance Modeling;
Concurrency Control, Recoveryin multi-user and distributed data
servers; Secudty ond Fault Tolerance; Embedded and Real Time
distributed systems; multimedia storage and transmission.
Prerequisite: COMP 8061 and admission into the Bachelor of
Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
18 3 0 -2200 1 2wk s B B Y CR N6 1718

Watch for our Early Bird courses

that start at 6 a.m. (0600j
Please Note: Most courses require that texts or supplies be
purchased during the first session of the course. Course Fees do
not normally include texts or supplies. Software purchase moy be
required in some courses.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all prerequisites

have been completed before registering for a course.

COMM 2205
BBY $187
WRITING MANUALS FOR THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY
Teaches techniques for planning, researching, organizing,
formatting, and writing a manual. The course also covers testing
and packaging the finished product, and translating technical
material for the non-technical reader. Prerequisite: English 12 or
equivalent.

Sep 21 Tue

184 5 -2145 6 w k s

COMP 0001

BB Y

CR N3 2989

BBY $114 DTC $112.30

SEE PAGE 11 FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION COSTS

TEXTBOOK $43 tslllPPINe INCLIIDse)

COMPUTING FOR THE TIMID

Introduces the computer to those who have never used one and
are afraid to. Prerequisite: None. To register for Distance
Education call (604) 451-6733.
Sep 13 Distance
DIS
Sep 13 Mo n
184 5 - 2145
BBY
Sep 15 Wed
06 0 0-0900
DTC
BBY
Sep 18 So t
0900 - 1600
Sep 19 Su n
090 0 - 1600
DTC
Oct 18 M o n
184 5 - 2145
BBY
Nov 15 Mo n
184 5 -2145
BBY
COMP 1001
BBY $161
UNDERSTANDING PC/MS DOS
Provides an in-depth knowledge of the PC/MS Disk Operating
System (DOS) to those who feel they know little about a PC.
Prerequisite: COMP 0001 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s BB Y C R N 3 2 759
Sep 14 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y
32763
Oct 26 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y
32764
Nov 1 M o n 184 5 -2145 6 w k s BB Y
32760
COMP 1007
BBY $356 DTC $354.30
UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS 95
Introduces the new Windows 95 interface and covers basic and
beyond basic tasks. Covers the Start menu, taskbar and explorer.
Uses the Control Panel to change the Systems settings for the way
Windows looks and works. Topics include organizing files and
folders, and working within documents and printing from
Windows. Prerequisite: COMP 0001. (1.5 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
173 0 -2030 6 w k s DTC CR N 6 1 723
Sep 16 Thr '
060 0 - 0900 6 w k s DTC
61722
Sep 16 Th r
1845 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y
35916
Oct 2
Sat
0900 - 1600 3 w k s BB Y
38942
Oct 3
S u n 0900 - 1 60 0 3 w k s DTC
38943
Oct 28 Th r
1845 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y
35915
Nov 1 M o n
17 3 0-2030 6 w k s DT C
38941

SEE PAGE 11 FOR DIS1'ANCE EDUCATION COSTS

EXPLORING WINDOWS
relationship with DOS. Using self pacing, you work through
lessons on manipulating windows, using File Manager, creating
Write documents, building batch files and macros, and using the
Windows Terminal Accessory to connect to an Internet site and
send electronic mail. Prerequisite: COMP 0001 recommended.
(1.5 credits) To register call (604) 451-6733.
Sep 13 D i stance
18 wks DI S
CR N 3 7 166

COMP 1010
WORD PROCESSING CONCEPTS

BBY $114 DTC $112.30

Introduces the beginner-level student to the basic concepts of

word processing using a microcomputer. Prerequisite: COMP
1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.0 credits)
S ep 13 Mo n
184 5 -2145 4 w k s
O ct 23 Sa t
0900 - 1600 2 w k s
O ct 24 Su n
090 0 - 1600 2 w k s

COMP 1015
SPREADSHEET CONCEPTS

BBY $114 DTC $112.30

Introduces the beginner-level student to the basic concepts of

spreadsheets by using a microcomputer. Prerequisite: COMP
1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.0 credits)
O ct 18 M o n
184 5 - 2145 4 w k s BBY C RN 32779

N ov 6
N ov 7

Sa t
Su n

0900 - 1600 2 w k s
090 0 - 1600 2 w k s

BBY
DTC

32780
32781

COMP 1020
BBY $114 DTC $112.30
MICRO DATABASE CONCEPTS
Introduces the beginner-level student to the basic concepts af
microcomputer databases using a popular database package.
Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.0 credits)
Nov 15 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 4 w k s BBY
CRN 3 2 786
N ov 20 Sat
090 0 - 1600 2 w k s BB Y
32784
Nov 21 Su n
090 0 - 1600 2 w k s DTC
32785
COMP 1022
DTC $354.30
WORKING WITH NT WORKSTATION 4.0
Provides a working knowledge of Windows NT Workstation
operating system to persons who have a basic knowledge of
personal computers. Leam to work effedively with the new GUI
interface. Introduces you to NT features such as Desktop, NT
Explorer, Disk Management, some Administrative Tools and
Control Panel Options and discusses Windows NT basic functions
for end users in a non-technical manner. Prerequisites: Comp
0001 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)
S ep 13 M o n
Nov 1
M on

1800 - 2 10 0
1800 - 2 10 0

6 wks
6 wks

DTC
DTC

CRN 38 9 4 5
38946

COMP 1023
DTC $354.30
WORKING WITH NT WORKSTATION 4.0
COMMUNICATIONS
Discusses the OSI Reference Model in relation to Communications.
Defines IP addressing and subnet masks. Uses the Dial-Up
Networking and Network options to configure TCP/IP. Works with
NT Messaging, FTP, Telnet and Internet Explorer. Installing and
managing Peer Web Services and a minimal discussion of
Windows NT Server. This course discusses basic NT communication
topics for end users in a non-technical manner. Prerequisites:
COMP 1024 NT Workstation Administration or equivalent.
Oct 26 Tu e
180 0 - 2100 6 w k s DTC CR N 3 8 460
COMP 1024
DTC $354.30
NT WORKSTATION 4.0 ADMINISTRATION
Provides a working knowledge of the administration functions
to current users of Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Addresses
more advanced topics such as creating and managing user
accounts, security policies and granting of user rights on a
local machine. Addresses directory shares and file permissions.
Works with the registry and system policy editor. This course
discusses basic administration topics for end users in a nontechnical manner. Pre-requisites: Comp 1022 Working with NT
Workstation or equivalent.
Sep 14 Tu e
180 0 - 2100 6 w k s DTC
CRN 6 1075

COMP 1012
SYSTEMS SUPPORT FUNDAMENTALS

DTC $322

Pre-entry course. Provides o working knowledge of computer

terminology, DOS, Win95 and WinNT Workstation 4.0 operating

systems to persons who wish to prepare for the pre-assessment
test for the System Support Specialist (SSS), Software Systems
Development (SSD) and Network Integration Specialist (NIS)
programs. Course includes a team project. Prerequisite: Related
work experience. (1.5 credits)
S ep 15 Wed/Fii 1800-2100 6 w k s DTC CRN 6 1 8 52
Oct 27 Wed/Fri 1800-2100 6 w k s DTC
61853

COMP 1104
DTC $398.30
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
Uses lectures and practical exercises to present topics on
computer terminology, hardware, software, the Disk Operating
System (DOS), a word processing package and a spreadsheet
package. Prerequisite: none. (3.0 credits)

Sep 13 Mo n
S ep 15 We d

The world is learning. Keep up!

06 0 0 -0900 1 4 wks D T C
090 0 -1200 1 4 wk s D T C

CR N 61725
32753

COMPUTER STUD I ES

COMP 0283
POWERPOINT FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 2

I'

The following workshops are tailored for those who like to

increase their efficiency in their day to day tasks. Participants will
gain a working knowledge of applications in a short period of
time. Those wishing to obtain BCIT credit for these courses will
have an option to write an exam for an additional fee. Please
note that unless you have a good prior knowledge of the material
covered, we recommend that you leave some time between the
two levels of courses.
For more information on the Office Efficiency and Skills seminars
and workshops, phone (604) 432-8465.

CONP 0031
BSY $180
EXPLORING YOUR PC
One day workshop. Presents participants with a working
knowledge of the hardware and software in their PC. Provides an
opportunity to look inside the PC and become familiar with all the
components and how they inter-relate. Basic set-up conffgurations
will be explored. Prerequisite: None.
Oct 23 Sa t
090 0 - 1700 1 d a y BB Y CR N 3 8 9 77

Intensive one-day seminar. Covers advanced topics in

presentation design. Includes creating and adding graphs, clip
art, tables and organization charts, linking information from other
programs and using built in features to create topic effects,
adding transitions, setting slide timings and creating a drill-down
document. Prerequisite: COMP 0282 or equivalent experience.

Sep 30 Th r
Nov 22 Mo n

090 0 - 1700 1 d a y
09 0 0 -1 700 1 d a y

knowledge of Windows 3.11 or Windows 95.

Sep 14 Tu e
0900 - 1700 1 d a y DTC

Oct 13 We d
Nov 12 Fr i

09 0 0 -1700 1 d a y
0900 - 1700 1 d a y

DTC
DTC

COMP 0264
EXCEL FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 2

CRN 3 8 9 79
38980
38981

DTC $180.00

Intensive one-day seminar. Covers advanced topics in spreadsheet

design. Includes creating and using Templates, Charls, Database
Lists and Filters, Subtotals, Outlines, Macros, 3D Formulae, and
linking and consolidating multiple workbooks and worksheets.
Prerequisite: COMP 0261 or equivalent experience.

Sep 28 Tue
Oct 27 We d
Nov 26 Fr i

090 0 - 1700 1 d a y
090 0 - 1700 1 d a y
0900 - 1 700 1 d a y

DTC
DTC
DTC

CR N3 8982
38983
38984

COMP 0266
DTC $180.00
WORD FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 1
Intensive one-day seminar. Covers basic word processing topics
of styles, tabs and indents, multicolumn documents, headers and
footers, spell check, search and replace, and working with
multiple documents. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows
3.11 or Windows 95.
Sep 13 Mo n
090 0 - 1700 1 day D T C C R N3 8985
Oct 12 Tu e
090 0 - 1700 1 day D T C
38986
Nov 10 Wed
09 0 0 -1700 1 day D T C
38987

COMP 0267
DTC $180.00
WORD FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 2
Intensive one-day seminar. Covers advanced word processing
topics creating templates, using Tables and Pictures, using Frames
and Text Boxes, recording and running Macros, using Mail
Merge, customizing the Toolbar, Menus and keyboard.
Prerequisite: COMP 0266 or equivalent experience.

Sep 27 Mo n
Oct 26 Tu e
Nov 24 Wed

09 0 0 -1700 1 d a y
090 0 - 1700 1 d a y
09 0 0-1700 1 d a y

DTC
DTC
DTC

CR N 3 8988
38990
38991

COMP 0271
DTC $180.00
ACCESS FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 1
Intensive one-day seminar. Covers skills required to create a
database with multiple tables, create forms, reporls and queries.
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows 3.11 or Windows 95.
S ep 15 We d

090 0 - 1700

Oct 14 Th r
Nov 9 T u e

090 0 - 1700 1 d a y
0900 - 1700 1 d a y

1day

DTC

DT C
DTC

COMP 0212
ACCESS FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 2

CRN 3 8 9 9 4

38995
38996
DTC $180.00

Intensive one-day seminar. Covers advanced topics in database

design such as advanced form and query creation, use of OLE to
add graphics and pictures, import and export from spreadsheet
and other database applications. Prerequisite: COMP 0271 or
equivalent experience.
Sep 29 Wed
09 0 0 -1700 1 day D T C C R N3 8997
Oct 28 Th r
090 0 - 1700 1 day D T C
38998
Nov 23 Tue
090 0 -1700 1 day D T C
38999

COMP 0282
POWERPOINT FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 1

DTC $180.00

Intensive one-day seminar. An introduction to presentation

graphics and covers basic tools needed to produce. slides,
overheads and on-screen presentations. Prerequisite: Working

knowledge of Windows 3.11 or Windows 95.

Sep 16 Th r
090 0 - 1700 1 d a y DTC
Nov 8 M o n 090 0 - 1700 1 d a y DTC

CR N 3 9000
39002

DTC
DTC

COMP 0665
UNDERSTANDING NETWORKS

CR N3 9003
39005
BSY $180

COMP 1261
BBY $356 DTC $354.30
EXCEL LEVEL 1
Provides comprehensive coverage of this state-of-the-art Windows
spreadsheet program, including the fundamental principles and
practical skills required to produce professional-looking
worksheets. Includes workbook and worksheet basics, using
formulae and built-in funchons, editing and formalting, custom
numeric and date formatting, printing, password protection, and
special techniques to increase efffciency. (Version 97).
Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)
Sep 14 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 3 7 18

S ep 16 Th r

180 0 - 2100 6 w k s

DT C

60178

Intensive one-day seminar. Goes through the basics of network

installation. The seminar is intended to give participants an
understanding of how a network is installed and conffgured.
Provides an understanding of different types of networks, the
equipment and administration. Hands-on installation training Not
provided. Prerequisite: None.

COMP 1262
BBY $356 DTC $354.30
EXCEL LEVEL 2
Covers advanced topics in spreadsheet design. Includes creating

Oct 16 Sa t

Prerequisite: COMP 1261 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)

O ct 26 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 3 7 17
Oct 28 Th r
180 0 - 2100 6 w k s DT C
60179

090 0 - 1700 1 d a y

BB Y CR N 3 9 006

and using Templates, Charts, Database Lisls and Filters,

Subtotals, Outlines, Macros, 3D Formulae, and linking and
consolidating multiple workbooks and worksheets. (Version 97).

COMP 0261
DTC $180.00
EXCEL FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 1
Intensive one-day seminar. Covers fundamental principals
required to produce worksheets and workbooks. Includes using
formulae and built-in fundions, editing and formatting, custom
numeric and date formatting, printing, password protection, and
special techniques to increase efficiency. Prerequisile: Working

DTC $180.00

I~

COMP 1223
MS OFFICE97 APPLICATIONS

DTC $518.30

Provides a complete overview of Microsoft Office 97 applications.

Hands-on exercises and lectures demonstrate the features of
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Topics Include
creating a presentation complete with animation and transitions
in PowerPoint, tips, tricks and features of Word, creating simple
formulas and designing and building charts and worksheets in
Excel, create databases, queries, forms and reporls in Access,
and using the information management system of Outlook.
Prerequisite: COMP 1007. (2.0 credits)

Sep 14 Tue

180 0 -2100 8 w k s

DTC

CR N 6 0053

COMP 1228
BBY $356
NICROSOFT OUTLOOK
Provides a practical understanding of the features and functions of
this powerful and popular contact, e-mail, and appointment
management applicotion. Includes using Outlook to slay
organized, efficient, and on-schedule; as a time-management
tool; making and managing appointments; tracking contacts,
documents, and entire projects; sending, receiving and organizing
e-mail; accessing vital data quickly. Emphasizes customizing
application features. Also highlights OuHook's powerful integration
with other Microsoft Office applications. Prerequisite: COMP 1006
or 1007 or 1022 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)

Sep 15 Wed
O ct 27 We d

18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s
18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s

B B Y CR N6 0 191
BB Y
60190

COMP 1245
DTC $354.30
ACCPAC GENERAL LEDGER
Covers the general ledger system, including converting existing
systems to Accpac, batch transaction, and printing reports.
Prerequisite: COMP 1001 and 1006 or 1007 and basic
understanding of accounting principles. (1.5 credits)

Sep 13 Mo n

180 0 -2100 6 w k s

DTC

CRN 3 2 827

COMP 1246
DTC $354.30
ACCPAC A/R AND A/P
Covers the entire cycles of Accounts Receivable and Payable,
including the interface to the Accpac General Ledger. Prerequisite:
COMP 1245. (1.5 credits)
Nov 1 M o n 180 0 -2100 6 w k s DTC CR N 3 2 8 31

CONP 1250
BBY $356
CRYSTAL REPORTS
Provides powerful, practical skills for this popular report
generator, which is induded with every copy of Visual Basic.
Covers fundamental principles required to extract focused sets of
data from a variety of database and spreadsheet sources to
produce professional-looking reporls. Topics include: report
design, organization and formatting, grouping, selecting and
sorling records, creating formulas, producing cross-tab reports,
adding pidures, graphs and logos, understanding and working
with databases, and exporting reports to Excel, Word, e-mail, and
the Web. Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or COMP 1007 or COMP

1022. (1.5 credits)

Sep 14 Tue
184 5 -2145 6 w k s
O ct 26 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 6 w k s

BB Y C R N 6 0 054
BB Y
60192

COMP 1255
BBY $322
COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING
Teaches the Simply Accounting for Windows integrated package
to those with some knowledge of computing and accounting.
Covers setting up a complete set of books including G/L,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and payroll.
Prerequisite: COMP 1001 or 1006 or 1007 and FMGT 1100.
(3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
184 5 - 2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N32832

COMP 1263
BSY$356
NS PROJECT/WINDOWS LEVEL 1
Reviews features, including the extensive on line Help facility and
Cue Cards of Microsoft Project, a powerful full-featured project
management tool. Topics include: creating and organizing a
schedule and task lists, assigning resources and costs, working
with views, printing view and reports. (Version 98). Prerequisite:
COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)
Sep 14 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 5 9 97
COMP 1264
BSY$356
MS PROJECT/WINDOWS LEVEL 2
Continues from COMP 1263 Level 1. Covers working with
multiple projeds, automating work, customizing Project, and
sharing information between applications (Version 98).
Prerequisite: COMP 1263. (1.5 credils)
Oct 26 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 5 9 98
COMP 1266
BBY $356
WORD FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 1
Includes word processing basics, formalting, styles, setting tabs
and indents, multi-column documents, headers and footers,
spelling checker, search and replace; and working with multiple
documents (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or
equivalent. (1.5 credits)
S ep 16 T h r
1845- 2 14 5 6 w k s BBY CRN 337 2 0

COMP 1267
BBY $356
WORD FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 2
Covers advanced techniques including creating Templates, using Tables
and Pictures, using Frames and Text Boxes, recording and running
Macros, using Mail Merge; and cuslomiiing the Toolbar, Menus and
keyboard. (Version 97). Pierequisile: COMP 1266. (1.5 credils)
Oct 28 Th r
1845 - 2145 6 w k s BBY
CRN 3 3 719

COMP 1270
BBY $356 DTC $354.30
NICROSOFT ACCESS 1
Begins with an overview of Access and its object-oriented
approach to relational database management. Provides the
experience and skills necessary to create a database with multiple
tables, create forms, reports and queries. (Version 97).
Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)

Sep 13 Mo n
S ep 15 Wed

18 0 0 -2100 6 w k s
18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s

DT C
BB Y

CR N 3 6 011
33722

COMP 1271
BBY $356 DTC $354.30
NICROSOFT ACCESS 2
Continues from COMP 1270, exploring advanced features of
form and query creation. Includes use of OLE to add graphs and
pictures from other applications, and import and export from
spreadsheets and other Database application packages. (Version
97). Prerequisite: COMP 1270. (1.5 credits)
O ct 27 We d
184 5 -2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 3 7 2 1
Nov 1
M o n 180 0 - 2100 6 w k s DTC
36012
COMP 1281
BBY $356
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 1
Provides a comprehensive introduction to this presentation
graphics saftware package, which has innovative tools and an
easy approach to help make professional-looking presentations
quickly and easily. Covers the basic tools needed to produce
slides, overheads and on-screen presentations. (Version 97).
Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s B B Y CR N 3 3827

COMP 1282
BBY $356
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2
Covers advanced topics in presentation design: creating and adding
graphs, clip art, tables and organization charts, linking information
from other produds such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Uses the Build feature to create topic effeds, adding transitions for
special effeds, selting slide timings and creating a drill-down
document. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1281. (1.5 credits)
Nov 1 M o n 184 5 -2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N3 3828

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Frank Wegener has

The following courses are held on Tuesdaymornings

at the
Downtown Campus. No lectures are given, but an instructor is
available in the dassroom. Students work at their own speed, in our
dassroom, at a place of their own choosing, or both. Registration
for any of these courses will be occepted until September 18, 1999.

COMP 1008
DTC $198.30
INSIDE WINDOWS
Guided self-learnina
gnd pacing. Examines Windows 95, useful to
those who already know Windows 3.1. Covers basic operations
such as the Start Menu, the Task Bar, the '95 Graphical User
Interl'aces (GUI), My Computer and Explorer. Illustiates the file
handling topics of create, copymove, rename and delete.
Explores running multiple programs and customizing the Windows
95 environment. Prerequisite: COMP 0001. (1.5 credits)

Sep 14 Tue

090 0 -1200 1 2 wks D T C

C R N 38714

COMP 1258
DTC $248.30
EXCEL LEVEL 1
Guided self-learning and pacing. Covers introductory topics to
Word such as file handling, creating, saving, retrieving, and
editing a document. Topics indude toolbars, setting tabs and
indents, formalting text, creating headers and footers, working
with sections and columns, paragraph and character styles,
search and replace, and the spelling checker. (Version 97).
Prerequisite: COMP 1008. (1.5 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
090 0 - 1200 1 2wk s D T C C R N 3 8 719

COMP 1259
DTC $248.30
EXCEL LEVEL 2
Guided self-learning
and pacing.
Covers advanced topicsofExcel
multiple windows and workbooks, 3D formulas, etc. Explores
charts, creating Worksheet outlines automatically ond manually,
database features, filtering lists, setting criteria, searching, sorting
data, recording and running macros, Visuol Basic for

Applications, using VLOOKUP, and the IF fundion. (Version 97).

A+requisite: COMP 1258 or COMP 1261. (1.5 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
090 0 - 1200 1 2wk s D T C CR N 38&84

COMP 0215
BSY $318
uNDERSTANDING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER
Seminar. Overviews basic tasks and installotion for Microsoft
Exchange Server. Examines orchitecture and core service
components. Explores the Administrator program and the
different need available connectors and connecting two different
sites. Examines adding mailboxes, distdbution lists, custom
recipients and how to install and configure Public Folders.

Prerequisite: COMP 1022, 1023 and Knowledge of Windows NT

trust relationship.
Nov 13 Sat/Sun 0830-1630 1 wknd BB Y C R N 6 0 189

COMP 1008. (1.5 credits)

Sep 14 Tu e
0900 - 1200

1 2wk s D T C

CR N3 8 7 18

COMP 1269
DTC $248.30
MICROSOFT WORD LEVEL 2
Guided self-learning and pacing. Covers advanced topics of
Word. Includes: Moil Merge, Manipulating Tables, Creating
templates, drop down lists, checkboxes, text boxes, customizing
toolbars, and working with the Forms toolbar. Examines using
built-in templates and Wizards, pictures, frames, and creoting
and using Macros. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1268 or
COMP 1266. (1.5 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
090 0 - 1200 1 2 wks D T C C R N 38899
COMP 1276
DTC $248.30
ACCESS LEVEL 1
Guided self-learninag
nd pacing. Covers introductory topics to
Acaess such as the basic dalabase operations of creating tables,
queries, forms and reports. Fuither topics indude designing and
planning a dalabase, delining relationships between tables, using
various wizards, setting field properties, creating select queries, using
criteria, creating calculated Iields, working with formats in tables and
reports. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1008. (1.5 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
090 0 -1200 1 2 wks D T C C R N 38716
COMP 1277
DTC $248.30
ACCESS LEVEL 2
Guided self-learning
and pacing. Covers advanced topics of using

Access including setting control properties, form design, labels,

textboxes, option groups, list boxes, combo boxes, and default
editing modes. Explores subforms, expressions within forms.
Examines pidures and graphs, embedding vs. linking, bound vs.
unbound oblects, importing, exporling, attaching, macros, creation
of macros and attaching macros to events. (Version 97).
Prerequisite: COMP 1270 or COMP 1276. (1.5 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
090 0 - 1200 1 2wk s D T C CR N38885

COMP 2058
DTC $198.30
INSIDE WINDOWS LEVEL 2
Guided self-learnina
gnd pacing.Expands on COMP 1008 to
provide more in-depth windows knowledge. Covers searching for
riles and data, working with MS Paint, object linking and
embedding, Media player, understanding the clipboard, managing

As Frank is a graduate of
BOT himself and currently
completing the Bachelor of
Technology Program, he believes that continuing

education is essenffial to keep ahead of rapidly

changing technology. During the day, Frank is the
Corporate Manager of IS for a manufocturing firm
including the aerospace 8 technology divisions. He has
retired from the Canadian military reserve in 1998
where he was responsible for Information Technology
at 12 Service Batlalion in Richmond.

COMP 0435
BBY $400
WINDOWS NT WORKSHOP
Seminar. Provides technicians, Systems Administrators and other

computer careers based on what he taught them

technicol users with a broad level of aptitude and understonding

of Windows NT 4,0 server including administrative tools and
techniques. Explains deploying, installing and configuding the NT
4.0 server, setting up RAID systems, file backup, NT 4.0 server
registry, choosing network protocols, configuring Windows 95
clients for networking, conneding other PC clients to the network,
administrating a secure network, optimizing network server
performance and troubleshooting nehvork problems. Prerequisite:

COMP 3665.
Nov 6 S a t/Sun 0830-1630 1 w knd B B Y
0

CR N6 0049

'

COMP 1401
BBY $322 DTC $322.00
PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS/METHODS
Covers the principles and concepts of computer programming
theory for those intending to become involved in computer
systems and/or programming. Prerequisite: (COMP (1001 or
1006) and 1010 and 1015 and 1020) or equivalent. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 2792
S ep 14 Tue"
06 0 0 -0900 1 2wk s D T C
61727
S ep 14 Tu e
1845 - 2 14 5 12 wk s B B Y
32795
S ep 15 Wed
18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y
32796
S ep 16 Th r
1845 - 2 14 5 12 w k s B B Y
32799
S ep 17 Fr i
1845 - 2 145 1 2wk s B B Y
60863
S ep 18 Sa t
0900 - 1200 1 2wk s B B Y
32794

DTC $312.30
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PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS AND METHODS DE

Covers the principles and concepts of computer programming
theory in Distance Ed format for those intending to become
involved in computer systems and/or programming. Prerequisite:
(COMP (1001, 1006 or 1009) and 1010, 1015 and 1020) or
Equivolent. (3.0 credits) To register for Distance Education call
(604) 451-6733.
Sep 13 Distance
24 wks DI S
CR N60055
S ep 14 Tue
090 0 - 1200 1 2wk s D T C
61736
COMP 1405
SSY $322
MAINFRAME ASSEMBLER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 1
Presents the first-level course of programming in Assembler on
the IBM Mainframe computer. Prerequisite: COMP 1401 (65
per cent or better) or equivalent data processing experience.

(3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed

Frank enjoys teaching adults and he finds it very satisfying

to be able to help build people's careers. He says, "My
students like the I'act that BOT inslrudors have practical

industry experience. He has been instumental in helping

people and in fact many ofour inslructors deeded on
This is some of the feedback that Frank's students give us.

Good coursel Great Instructorl

"An excellent course to build strong logic.

The course has encouraged me to continue
on to obtain a diploma.
COMP 'I420
SBY $322
RPG PROGRAMMING LANGljAGE 1
Provides a working knowledge of RPG using the AS/400 that they
can apply to the coding of o progrom of medium complexity,
Prerequisite: COMP 1401. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 2807

18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 3 8 457

COMP 1410
BSY $322
MICROCOMPuTER PC ASSEMBLER PROGRAMMING
LANGUAGE 1
Presents a first-level course in programming using the Assembler
Language on the IBM PC microcomputer. Prerequisite: COMP
1401. (3.0 credits)
Sep 17 Fr i
1845 - 2 14 5 12 w k s B B Y CRN 3 2 8 11

COMP 'I430
SBY $322
QUICK BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGuAGE 1
Provides an understanding of Quick BASIC programming language
as used on an IBM-type PC, including basic applications, validating
input data, files, string handling, subroutines ond writing reports.
Prerequisite: COMP 1401. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
184 5 -2145 1 2wks B B Y C R N 3 2 8 13

COMP 1435
DATABASE PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 'I

090 0 -1200 1 2 wks D T C C R N 60085

The world is learning. Keep up t

BBY $322

Covers the elementary programming features of dBase, FoxPro

and CLIPPER (all versions), including development of a menudriven system. Software not provided for take home. Prerequisite:
COMP 1401. (3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 2823

COMP 1440
BSY $258
COBOL PROGRAMMING LANGuAGE 1
Introduces all language components required to write simple
business report programs. Prerequisite: COMP 1401 or 1405 or
1510. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y C R N 3 2837
COMP 1450
BBY $322
PASCAL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
Covers the language's entire repertoire of instructions, enabling
students to read and write structured programs in Pascal.
Compiler not provided. Prerequisite: COMP 1401. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N32839
S ep 14 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 1 2 wk s B B Y
32840
S ep 19 Sun
090 0 -1200 1 2 wks B BY
61698
COMP 1457
BBY $322
DELPHI PROGRAMMING LANGuAGE
Presents modem principles of programming and programming
methodologies using the advanced modem visual language, Delphi.
Students write programs that ore readable, reusable and easy to
maintain. Prerequisite: COMP 1401and COMP 1450. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 1 2 wk s B B Y CR N 6 0236
S ep 16 Th r
1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y
60237

COMP 2425
SBY $322
C PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 1
Introduces Level 1 programming in C longuage including data
types, control constructs and syntax. Also discusses the language's
evolution into C++. Compiler not provided. Prerequisite: COMP

(1405 or 1410) and 1450. (3.0 credits)

Sep 13 Mo n
184 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y
S ep 16 Th r
1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y
S ep 18 Sa t
0900 - 1200 1 2wk s B B Y

the printer, Plug and Play, Fonts, network neighbourhood, and Disk
mointenance. Prerequisite: COMP 1007 or 1008. (1.5 credits)

Sep 14 Tue

diploma programs.

COMP 0430
SSY $400
TCP/IP PROTOCOL
Seminar. Covers how to install and configure any TCP/IP stacks
using examples of implementation for Windows 95 or NT, and
how to take and read network traces to trouble shoot protocol
problems. Topics include exploring the TCP/IP stack, how to
compare the four layer protocol with the OSI model, the hrst level
of the TCP/IP stack "network Interface', what network interfaces
ore available, network interface frame format, Internet layer,
application layer. Prerequisite: COMP 1007.
Oct 30 Sat/Sun0830-1630 1 wknd BBY CRN 60048

COMP 1268
DTC $248.30
MICROSOFT WORD LEVEL 1
Guided self-learning and pacing. Covers introductory topics to
Word such as file handling, creating, saving, retrieving, and
editing a document. Explores toolbars, setting tabs and indents,
formalting text, creating headers ond footers, working with
sections and columns, paragraph and character styles, search
and replace, and the spelling checker. (Version 97). Prerequisite;

been instruchng ot BCIT for

over 20 yeors. His primary
course is Compl401 Programming Concepts and
Methods, which is the entry
point for students entering
BCIT's certificate ond

CR N 3 2809
32808
3593

COMPUTER STUD IES

BBY $312 DTC $312.30

COMP 2496

SEE PAGE 11 FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION COSTS

VISUAL BASIC 1 (DE)

Introduces the fundamentals of object-oriented and GUI
programming. It covers designing and building applicotions using
MS Visual Basic for Windows. Prerequisite: COAAP 1403 and
COMP 1430. (3.0 credits) To register for Distance Education call
(604) 451-6733.
Sep 13 Distance
24 wks DI S
CR N6 1701
Sep 14 Tue
090 0 - 1200
DTC
61740
BBY $322
COMP 3425
C PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 2
Continues from COMP 2425. Covers development and use of
program libraries and software tools in the C environment.
Compiler not provided. Prerequisite: COMP 2425. (3.0 credits)

Sep 15 Wed
S ep 17 Fr i

18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y
1845 - 2 145 1 2 wk s B B Y

CR N32864
33850

BBY $322
COMP 3475
C++ FOR OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
Emphasizes the Object-Oriented (OO) features of C++, abstract
dato types, ond C++ use in implementing OO designs. OO
technology has emerged os o leading trend in software
development, and C++ (the successor to C) as the dominant
language for its realization. Prerequisite: COhAP 3425 and 3670.
(3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
184 5 -2145 1 2 wks BB Y CR N 32865
32866
Sep 16 Th r
184 5 - 2145 1 2 wks B BY
COMP 4409
BBY $322
JAVA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE LEVEL 1
Provides a thorough introdudion to the Java programming
language ond the Java distributed objeds paradigm. Includes the
Java language environment, creating user interfaces, developing
multi-threaded applications, handling multimedia data types, and
managing collections. Prerequisite: COMP 3670 and one level 2
programming language. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N 37271
Sep 14 Tue
184 5 -2145 1 2 wks B BY
39408
COMP 4425
C PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 3

BBY $322

Designed for programmers who want to Ieorn more about

advanced C programming techniques, ond to write corefully
constructed, reodable programs, high-quality, error-free software.
Prerequisite: COMP 3425. (3.0 credits)
Sep 17 Fr i
1845 - 2 145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 2851

COMP 4475
BBY $322
C++ PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 2
Covers elements and collaborations of closses, inheritance, class
re-use, collection classes, class libraries, error handling, memory
management design patterns, and use of iostream library.
Prerequisite: COMP 3475. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 3 8 452

COMP 2473
BBY $322
DATABASE DEVELOPMENT NEITH VISUAL BASIC 5 LEVEL 1
Introduces dotabase development using Visual Basic. Includes
Data Objects, Dato Control, ODBC, DDE, OLE2, Client/Server
issues and the Help compiler in this intensive database
development course. Prerequisite: COhAP 1401 and 1403 ond
1430 ond Syslems Design ond at least one PC programming
language and Excel and Word basics. (3.0 credits)
Sep 17 Fr i
1845 - 2145 1 2wks B B Y CR N35938
COMP 2495
BBY $322
VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 1
Teaches fundamentals of object-oriented and GUI programming
using Microsoft VISUAL BASIC under WINDOWS. Covers
designing and building applications; event-driven programming;
displaying and printing information; data storage; file system
controls; building menus, pop-up menus, and dialogs; modules,
subroutines ond functions; and much more. Prerequisite: COMP

1403 ond 1430. (3.0 credits)

S ep 13 Mo n
184 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CRN 60764
S ep 18 Sot"
09 0 0 -1600 6 w k s BB Y
39389
S ep 25 Sat'
090 0 - 1600 6 w k s BB Y
37044
'Every other Saturday

COMP 3495
BBY $322
VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 2
Expands onthe knowledge obtoined in COMP 2495. Lectures
and hands-on experience using Microsoft Visual Basic under
Windows. Covers designing and building applications; interface
design; objects and instances; debugging and handling run-time
errors; arrays and collections; random-access Eles; objectoriented programming with classes and objects; accessing
databases with the Data Control and the SQL language; reports
and on line help; OLE (Object Linking and Embedding);
introduction to Windows API; ueoting ActiveX controls.
Prerequisite. COAAP 2495. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
18 4 5-2145 1 2 wks BB Y CR N6 1706

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COMP 1632
BBY $322
INTRODUCING THE IBM AS/400
Introduces the AS/400 concepts and architecture as it opplies to
practical business requirements. Some topics are Libraries and
Objects, AS/400 Relational Database and Data hAanogement,
user profiles and AS/400 security. Prerequisite: COMP 0001 or
equivalent, (3,0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 2828

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COMP 1292
BBY $431
ACCESS DEVELOPMENT - LEVEL 1
Covers the process of designing applications using MS Access 97.
Explores the built-in data design features such os event
properties, custom menus, macros and an introduction to VBA
programming. The course also covers advanced topics using
reports, subreports, subforms, tab control, list boxes, combo
boxes and built-in functions. Prerequisite: COhAP 1270 and
COMP 1271 or equivalent. (3.0 credits)
Sep 18 Sat
090 0 - 1200 1 2wks B B Y CR N61695

COMP 1403
WINDOWS PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS

BBY $322

Covers programming/design considerations common to Windows

applications. Introduces Windows controls including dialog boxes,

radio button, combo boxes, scroll bars. Uses Visual Basic as a
tool to describe events, properties and basic control creations.
Discusses the Software Development Life Cycle pertoining to
Windows and common programming structures. Explores shortcut
keys, window styles, menu creation, toolbars, OLE considerotions,
designing a help file, and the API. Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or
1007 or equivalent. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
184 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N 33436

COMP 2292
BBY $431
ACCESS DEVELOPMENT - LEVEL 2
Covers and builds on the topics covered in Access Development
Level 1. The course will explore and work with VBA (MS Access
programming language), Data Access Objeds (DAO), and the
process of handling user input. Events, Modules, Procedures and
Structures will also be discussed. Error handling, advanced report
programming, and looping through recordsets will be discussed.
Prerequisite: COMP 1292, COMP 1401 and COhAP 1403 or
equivalent experience. (3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 6 1 700

COMP 1615
BBY $258 DTC $256.30
COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION 1
Introduces the bosic skills ond techniques required for systems
onalysis and design. Prerequisite: COhAP 1401. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 2822
S ep 14 Tu e
17 3 0 -2030 I 2 wk s D T C
32820
S ep 15 We d
18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y
32821

COMP 2615
BBY $258
COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION 2
Continues from COMP 1615. Develops anolytical skills and basic
computer systems design techniques. Prerequisite: COMP 1615.
(3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
184 5 - 2145 1 2 wks B B Y C R N 6 0065
COMP 3615
BBY $322
COMPU' TER SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION 3
Focuses on commonly used Systems Projects techniques. Presents
case study projects using Analysis and Design skills. Emphasizes
full Systems Life Cycles including Project hAanagement, Feasibility
Anolysis, Systems Analysis, Process ond Data Modeling. Examines
Systems Design, User Interface, Systems Planning, Implementation
and ongoing Support. Explores JAD, ER Diagrams, Object
Modeling, RAD and Prototyping techniques. Prerequisite: COMP
2615. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 8944

COMP 3635
BBY $322
CASE TECHNOLOGY
Examines how CASE Technology facilitotes plonning ond design
of systems using CASE tools as a design workbench. Prerequisite:
Knowledge of structured techniques.
Sep 14 Tu e
184 5 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 3 2 868

COMP 3710
BBY $635
RELATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEMS
Covers relational database model, dotabose design techniques,
normalization, functional dependency, relational algebra, Entity
Relationship (ER) modeling, dishibuted dotabase systems,
database administration, implementation of relationship database
using SQL Prerequisite: COMP 2615 or 2710. (4.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mon/Wed 1845-2145 12 wks BBY C R N 3 2 757
COMP 4660
INTRODUCTION TO SQL

BBY $165

Presents an in-depth introduction to this database tool. Includes

Data Delinition, Data Manipulation, and Data Control Languages,
DB2 Catalog, Views, Synonyms and Aliases, Embedded SQL,
Subqueries, Union, Grouping, functions and Performance
Considerotions. Prerequisite: COMP 3710. (1.5 credits)
Sep 15 We d
18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s BBY
CRN 3 7 287

COMP 4663
BBY $322
INTRODUCTION TO MS SQL SERVER
Covers application development ond administration using MS
SQL Server as the dotabase engine. Topics include: SQL Server
Installation, System Architecture, Database Devices, Managing
Databases, Transact-SQL, Using Indexes, Views, Stored
Procedures, Triggers and Backup/Rare. Prerequisite:
COhAP3710 or equivalent experience. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
184 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N61709

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COMP 2630
BBY $322
NOVELL NETWARE
Provides a complete overview of the NetWare 4.x operating
system. Selection of equipment, NetWare installation, and system
administration responsibilities are discussed. Prerequisite: COMP
1001 and COMP 1007 and OPMT 1188. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks BB Y C R N 3 2848
COMP 2665
BBY $322 DTC $320.30
LOCAL AREA NETWORK THEORY
Develops skills to design and implement networks. Examines
details of Ethernet, Arcnet, and Token Ring. This theory course
also looks at %le server selections, cable and media installation,
performance issues and managing problems. Prerequisite: COMP
1001 and 2605. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tu e
1800 - 2 10 0 12 w k s D T C CR N3 2 84S
3284t
S ep 16 Th r
1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y
COMP 3665
DTC $320.30
ADVANCED NETWORK DESIGN
Covers theory and market implementation of higher speed network
protocols (1008aseT, FDDI, ATM) ond how advanced network devices
provide options for network growth and expansion. No hands-on.
Prerequisite: COMP 1001 or 1006 ond 2665. (3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
1800 - 2100 1 2wk s D T C CR N 3 5934

COMP 4666
LAN INTERNETWORKING

BBY $322

Explores issues and software related to the internetworking of

Novell NetWare 4.1, Windows NT 4.0 Server, NT 4.0
Workstation, Linux (Unix) and Windows 95 operating system
plotforms. Provides hands-on experience interconnecting these
platforms with TCP/IP and IPX protocols. Prerequisite: COMP
2630 or COMP 2665 or experience with Novell NetWare, and
COhAP 1007 or equivalent. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
184 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 3 8 965

COMP 4840
DTC $320.30
CLIENT SERVER COMPUTING
Covers client/server computing technologies based on the Internet
and Java networking. Provides hands on experience in building
client/server applications using RMI, JDK1.1, Java Sockets, Java's

net closses ond URL-related classes. Presents case studies of

several companies migrating to Three-tier client/server
applications. Prerequisite: COMP 3475, or COMP 3425 and
COMP 3670. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
18 0 0 -2100 1 2 wks D T C C R N 60087

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COMP 2605
BBY $250
DATA COMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS 1
Familiarizes students with data communication applications and
related concepts. Prerequisite: Programming or systems design
experience. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks BB Y C R N 3 2842
Sep 15 Wed
18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B BY
32841

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COMP 3605
BBY $258
DATA COMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS 2
Continues from COMP 2605. Covers protocols and data link
controls, IAN's, and line facilities provided by common carriers.
Prerequisite: COMP 2605. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 2867

COMP 0405
BBY $255
CREATE/PROGRAM WWW DATABASES
Seminar. Addresses server scripts or applications needed to
interface a conventional relational database to a WWW server so
end-users can interact with the database using their WWW browser.
Students author an HTML document with database navigation and
query, and implement a supporting script to interact on the sewer
side with the relational database. Prerequisite: None.

MMSD 4610
DTC $320.30
JAVA OILIECT-ORIENTED APPLICATION DESIGN
Addresses the design and implementation of Java programs that
conform to the Java Management API. Topics include large-scale
application design, JMAPI, integration with and support of
application builder tools. Prerequisite: MMSD 3620 or permission
of instructor. (3.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
17 3 0-2030 1 2 wks D T C CR N 39009

Oct 2 Sat/Sun0900-1600 1 wknd BBY CRN 37162

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COMP 1626
DTC $503.30
INTRO TO SCO UNIX SYSTEM V
Provides an insight to the SCO UNIX System V to system
administrators who are new to the UNIX operating system, and to
end users who work with SCO Unix Systems. Covers several
computer basics in the UNIX environment. Prerequisite: COMP
1001 or equivalent. (2.0 credits)
Sep 15 Wed
18 0 0-2100 8 w k s DTC
CR N3 8450

COMP 2627
SCO UNIX OPEN SERVER RELEASE 5
ADMIN AND SHELL PROG

DTC $1559.00

To provide technicians, engineers, system administrators and

technical users who require a broad level of aptitude and
understanding of SCO UNIX OSR 5 with the basic administrative
tools and techniques. Examines the Bourne Shell and the uses of

shell script. Prerequisite: COMP 1626. (5.0 credits)

Sep 14 Tue/Thr 1800-2100 1 0 wks D T C CR N6 1741
COMP 3645
DTC $320.30
UNIX WORKSHOP LEVEL 1
Introduces programming under UNIX, covering multi-user and
multi-tasking capabilities. Topics include using C, Bourne and
Korn shells, system administration, IPC facilities, utilities, file
system and E-mail. Prerequisite: COMP 2425. (3.0 credits)
Sep 18 Sat
080 0 - 1100 1 2 wks D T C C R N 32852

DTC $371.30
COMP 1030
WORKING WITH LINUX - BASICS
Provides a working knowledge of Linux to persons who have a
basic knowledge of personal computers and who have some
command line experience. Overviews and addresses installation
of RedHat Linux.Conhguration of Linux.Uses Linux command
line utilities and the Shell. Understanding the File and Directory
System and managing files and directories. This course discusses
bosic Linux topics for end users in a non-technical manner.
Prerequisites: COMP1001 Understanding DOS or equivalent.
Note: Manual purchase at the first session. Note: Uses Linux Red
Hot

Sep 18 Sat

090 0 - 1200 6 w k s

DT C

Note: Text or Manual purchase on the first night of class. Note:

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DTC

CRN 6 1788

where Java is appropriate to deploy in the organization by using

examples and hands-on practice. Prerequisite: Object-Oriented
Programming Concepts.
Oct 23 Sat/Sun0900-1600 1 wknd BBY
C R N 37164

COMP 0411
BBY $255
MULTIMEDIA ON THE INTERNET
Seminar. Introduces eRective multimedia content design,
preparation and delivery over the Internet. Includes preparing
images, audio and video data; for both immediate and delayed
delivery using a suitable WWW browser. Does not deal with
original content creation, but rather the steps needed to make
such content useful over the Internet. Prerequisite: None.
Oct 30 Sat/Sun0900-1600 1 wknd BBY C R N 37165
COMP 1820
BBY $259
HTML AND THE WORLD-WIDE WEB
Introduces HTML, the "Hyper-Text Markup Language" used on the
WWW by creating HTML documents. General text editors and
specialized HTML editors are used, and students may load their
documents onto a live web server for viewing on the Internet.
Includes coverage of UNIX basics required to upload completed
HTML documents to the server. Prerequisite: COMP 1267 or
equivalent, and WWW user experience. (1.5 credits)
Sep 18 Sat
130 0 - 1600 6 w k s BB Y CR N3 7169

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DTC $911.30
3D MAX GRAPHICS LEVEL 'I
Teaches the 3D Max interface and the coordinate systems used in
3D space. Covers modeling, editing and transforming 3D objects,
using precise measurement controls, applying materials using the
Material Editor, and creating lights and cameras. Students
compose scenes in 3D Max, which are then animated using basic
animation controllers. Prerequisite: COMP 1007 or COMP 1022,
and experience using a drawing program. (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
180 0 -2100 1 2 wks D T C C R N60061

COMP 0403
BBY $255
WEB SITE IMPLEMENTATION/ADMIN
Beginner seminar for webmasters responsible for
implementation/operation of Web site. Includes: network needs,
platform/technology options, control mechanisms, security,
deployment strategy, host system monitoring, management,
content creation, structure, hyperlinks, server features. Hands-on,
a text Web site will be set up. Prerequisite: Web browsing ability,
navigating files, folders, editing text in a Win95/NT environment.
Sep 25 Sat/Sun 0900-1600 1 wknd BBY C R N 3 7 161

For more information on courses currently under development

and when they will be offered, phone (604) 412-7618, or visit
our Web site at www.multimedia.bcit.bc.ca

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BBY $258
COMPUTERS IN BUSINESS
Familiarizes those who are not specializing in computers with
terminology and concepts used in the computer industry.
Prerequisite: COMP 1001 or 1006 and 1010 and 1015 and
1020 or CGA Tutorial or equivalent. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y C R N 3 2 758
COMP 1825
DTC $354.30
HELP DESK SUPPORT
Covers a wide range of issues dealing with technical computer
support. Topics include providing quality technical support,
handling support calls, problem solving and trouble shooting.
Other areas that will be explored are communication skills,
quality customer service and alternative methods of support such
as expert systems and knowledge based technology. Prerequisite:

COMP 1007. (1.5 credits)

Sep 16 Th r
180 0 - 2100 6 w k s
Oct 28 Th r
180 0 - 2100 6 w k s

DTC
DT C

CR N6 0062
60063

COMP 3670
BBY $258
UNDERSTANDING OLIECTS
Covers Object-Oriented concepts, fundamentals, essentials of the
Object Model, and real-world problems using object-oriented
analysis. Prerequisite: COMP 2615 or equivalent. (3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
184 5 - 2145 1 2 wks BB Y CR N32849

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BBY $255
INTERNET, THE WHY AND THE HOW
Seminar. Addresses the concepts of the Internet, and what is
needed to apply these concepts as a user or a provider of
Internet-based information. The dient side includes hardware
(modem, router or LAN-based), software (WWW browser, news,
e-mail) and connection (Internet Service Provider). The sewer side
includes hardware (host computer, router), software (content
preparation, WWW sewer, news server, mail server), and
connection (upstream ISP). Prerequisite: None.
Sep 18 Sat/Sun 0900-1600 1 wknd BB Y CR N 37160

MMSD 4620
DTC $320.30
JAVA DATA BASE CONNECTIVITY
Address the dynamic delivery of database content using Java,
conforming to the Java Enterprise API. Topics include client/server
application design, remote method invocation (RMI), and JDBC.
Prerequisite: MMSD 3620 or permission of instructor.(3.0 credits)
Sep 16 Th r
173 0 - 2030 1 2wks D T C CR N 39010

COMP 0409
BBY $255
JAVA PRIMER
Seminar. Introduces the Java paradigm, and then programming
of Java applets and applications. Promotes an appreciation of

CR N 6 1786

COMP 1032
DTC $371.30
WORKING WITH LINUX - INTERMEDIATE
Presents advanced topics such as X Window System and
administration. Produdivity Tools. Setting up Linux as a Web
Server with Apache. Getting Linux to participate in a Windows NT
Network. This course discusses advanced Linux topics for more
technical users. Prerequisites: Comp 1030 - Working with Linux
Oct 30 Sa t

COMP 0407
BBY $255
HTML AUTHORING
Seminar. Addresses the concepts underlying hypermedia content
on the WWW, content design and preparation, and simple
supporting scripts. Students prepare a simple Web page using a
text editor, embedding their own HTML tags; and then a more
sophisticated frame-based page using Netscape Navigator Gold.
Sample media content will be supplied. Prerequisite: None,
Oct 16 Sat/Sun0900-1600 1 wknd BBY CRN 37163

The following Java Programming courses are designed to lead up

to an Associate Certificate in Just Java. Not all required courses
are offered this semester. Refer to our Web site for details:
www.multimedia.bcit.bc.ca

MMSD 3610
DTC $320.30
JAVA PROGRAMMING 1
Provides a thorough introduction to the Java programming
language and to the Java distributed objeds paradigm. Topics
include: the Java language and environment, creating user
interfaces with the AWT, developing synchronized multi-threaded
applications, handling multimedia and image manipulation, and
managing interface collections. Prerequisite: COMP 3670 and
any Object-Oriented programming course. (3.0 credits)
Sep 13 Mo n
17 3 0 -2030 1 2 wks D T C CR N 39007

MMSD 3620
DTC $320.30
JAVA PROGRAMMING 2
Continues from MMSD 3610, addressing advanced Java
programming techniques for both applets and applications.
Topics include application design guidelines, process and thread
synchronization, smooth animation techniques, local Ale I/O, and
the Java event model. Prerequisite: (COMP 3640 or 3730) and
(MMSD 3610 or COMP 4409). (3.0 credits)
Sep 14 Tue
173 0 -2030 1 2 wks D T C CR N 39008

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COMP 0285
DTC $338.30
DENTAL OFFICE SYSTEM/WINDOWS
Giveshands-on experience using the Exan/Mercedes Dental
System for Windows to cover front desk procedures in a dental
ofRce. Upon successful completion, any other dental computer
system can be used. This course is eligible for continuing dental
education credits as per the College of Dental Surgeons of BC.
This course may be taken simultaneously with COMP 0885.
Prerequisite: Dental or Medical office experience or completion of
a Dental Receptionist program.
Sep 14 Tue
1& 3 0-2130 1 2 wks D T C C R N 37159
COMP 0885
DTC $548.30
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST
Presents the skills to become a dental receptionist. Indudes dental
terminology, Insurance Company's protocol, scheduling and billing
procedures, accounting and communications, telephone techniques
and professional manner development. Upon successful completion
of this course and completion of COMP 0285 - Dental Oflice
System/Windows, students will receive a certificate and may
enhance their skills during a prachcum in a dental ofBce. This
course is eligible for continuing dental education credits as per the
College of Dental Surgeons of BC. This course may be taken
simultaneously with COMP 0285. Prerequisite: None.
Sep 13 Mon/Thr 1830-2130 12 wks D T C CR N38458

Please call the CST/PTS department if

yOLI need mOre infOrmatiOn:

(604) 432-8465

COMPUTER. STUDIES
NIS
$15,500
NETWORK INTEGRATION SPECIALIST
PROGRAM TM

SSD
SOFIWARE SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

$6,000

The BCIT Computer Systems Technology Department is

offering a full-time systems development program. The 30week full time program is designed to prepare individuals
for the rapidly expanding high-tech computer industry.
Applicants are not required to have a computer
programming background, but all applicants must
demonstrate sound logical and reasoning skills through an
assessment test prior to entrance into the program.
This program consists of 30 weeks of highly intensive
formal classroom instruction and hands-on lab work.
Successful graduates of this program may continue in the
Bachelor of Technology degree program in Computer
Systems, or the Microsoft Certiffed Solution Developer

(MCSD) program, or other vendor certification program.

Registration is by special admission only.

Admission Requirements:

High school graduation or its equivalent;

English 12 (C+ or better) or its equivalent;
Complehon of at least one year post-secondary education;
Working knowledge of DOS and Windows environments;
Successful completion of the pre-entry exam on logical
reasoning skills and knowledge of DOS and Windows

skills (70 per cent or better).

preferred additional prerequisite: successfully completed
a programming language course.
Please refer to our web site for complete details.
http: //thisisit.bcit.bc.ca
For more information, please call (604) 451-7193
or e-mail it specialty programs@bcit.bc.ca

TSP
$8,000
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
The Technology Support Professional Program, offered in
conjunction with GP Learning Technologies, is a 24-week
full-time program designed to prepare learners for the
rapidly expanding high-tech computer industry. The
program content has recently been revised in response to
emerging industry demand for User Support Specialists
with product knowledge, project management skills, help
desk administration skills and experience in user training.
This program has two components: 16 weeks af highly
Intensive formal dassroom instruction and hands-on lab
work, followed by 8 weeks of work pradicum. This program
is especially designed for individuals entering into the IT
indushy, who do not have previous education or background
work experience in this area. It is also ideal f'o r individuals
who need to re-train or upgrade their present computer skills.
Upon completion, students will be required to complete
two vendor
exams. Successful completion of these
exams will grant sludents the A+ Hardware Technician
Certification.

specific

Classes are held Mondays to Fridays from 08:30 am to

4:30 pm. There will be no extended breaks except for
statutory holidays. Classes are held at the BCIT Downtown

Campus (555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C.).

For more information, please call (604) 45" -7193

of e-mail it specialty programsl b cit.bc.ca

Admission Requirements:

D T C $15,000

Unique in Canada, the e-Business Designer Program is an

intense project driven learning experience that has been
specifically developed to meet the needs of industry for a
timely re-training of their IT workforce. Designed for IT
and business professionals experienced in the design and
development of custom applications, participants will
design and build two e-Business applications during the
program. They will have the opportunity to create a
framework that is applicable to their workplace and its
anticipated e-Business architecture.
Participants successfully completing the program will be
"job ready" and immediately able to lead and implement
e-Business applications using a proven project
methodology. Training is led by experienced, practicing eBusiness professionals allowing participants to learn from
them the risks and pitfalls associated with implementing eBusiness applications. Invited industry speakers will
introduce specialized e-Business topics including legal,
regulatory and banking issues and will form a network of
professional associates from whom participants can draw
upon in subsequent implementation projects.

High school graduation or its equivalent;

E-Business courses include: Project Management, Business
English 12 (C+ or better) or its equivalent;
Completion of at least one year post-secondary education, Process Design, Site Map Planning, Application and Data
Models, User Interface Design, Application Development,
preferably in a related discipline;
Successful completion of the pre-entry exam on computer Quality Assurance, Training and Implementation,
Professional Issues and Major Group Project.
terminology based on hardware (75 per cent or better);
Familiarity with PCs (basic components, operating
Program delivery formatis a combination of full-time and
system commands and ability to use at least one
part-time. Please call the department for details.

desktop application).
Please refer to our web site for complete details.
http: //thisisit.bcit.bc.ca
For more information, please call (604) 451-7193
or e-mail it specialty programs@bcit.bc.ca
Network Integration Specialist TM is a trademark of NWD
Systems (Vancouver) Inc.

ITP
DTC $20,500
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL
The Information Technology Professional (ITP) Program is a
full-time, twelve-month interactive learning experience that
includes a three-month work term. ITP is designed for postsecondary graduates, from any field of study, who are
interested in pursuing rewarding careers within the rapidly
expanding information technology sector. Delivering a fastpaced, current and relevant curriculum, ITP focuses on
technical training, business applications, and business
development skills. During the entire 12 months of the
program, students run a simulated business, 'The
Millennium Corporation', and utilize their business and
interpersonal skills learned during their time at ITP.
ITP prides itself on the dynamic array of curriculum that is
presented to students. Business, interpersonal,
communication, technical and vendor certified courses are
always changing, thus, so is our curriculum. Some ITP
courses include: MCSE Curriculum, Lotus Development,
Novell Administration, JavaScript, HTML, MS Offfce, MS
Project, FrontPage, Project Management, Business
Improvement, Presentation Skills, Writing Skills, Marketing,
ISO 9000, Financial Management among others.

Admission Requirements:
English 12 (C+ or better) or its equivalent;
Post secondary graduate (either a college diploma or a
university degree from a recognized institution) from a
business or technical discipline;
Minimum of three years of business experience in IT
projects or three years experience with database,
business and systems architecture.
Applicants who have attained their diploma or degree
outside of Canada are required to have their diploma
or degree assessed by ICES (International Credential
Evaluation Sewice) as part of the application process.
Results of the assessment must be submitted as part of
their application package.
For more information, please call (604) 432-8635 or visit
our web site at http: //thisisit.bcit.bc.ca.

Please Nate:
BCIT PART-TIMESTUDIES
' ln addition to the murses outlined in this Computer Studies flyer
BCIT offers more than 600 credit and non credh cnurses in
Accessand Academic Studies; Business; Conslruction;
Electrical and Elealronic Techaology; Health Sciences; Pmcemng,
Energy and Natural Resouraes; NIonufacturing and Industrial
Ahmhanical; and Transportation.

' Pick up o complete listing ef BCIT Fall part-rime courses at

local librories,commu
nitycentres ar any 8Crr campus.

Classes are held Mondays to Fridays from 0830 in the

to 1630 in the afternoon at the BCIT Downtown

morning

Campus (555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C.).

January 4, 2000 and April 4, 2000.

High school graduation or equivalent;

English 12 (C+ or better) or equivalent;
Aptitude for working with computers;
Working knowledge of Windows environment;
Successful completion of written computer aptitude
pre-entry exam with 70 per cent or belter;
Afler successful completion of the pre-entry exam, there
will be an interview with both BCIT and GP Learning
Technology Coordinators.
Please refer to our web site for complete details.
http: //thisisit.bcit.bc.ca

This intensive program is designed for people who are

working full-time. It is offered on a part-time basis and is
currently delivered two evenings a week and all day
Saturdays, over a ten-month period. The tuition includes the
cost of official Microsoft courseware, and eleven exam
vouchers. Registration is by special admission only.

Scheduled intakes for the ITP program:

Admission Requirements:

BCIT is a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Partner

(AATP) and is offering a new program in partnership with
Northwest Digital, This program was developed to meet a
growing demand within the technology marketplace for
individuals with comprehensive networking expertise. This
intensive program is designed to provide you with the skills
and knowledge necessary to obtain four of the most sought
after industry certifications available today. These include
A+ Hardware Technician, Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer, Accredited Compaq Technician and Cisco Certified
Network Associate.

E-BUSINESS DESIGNER PROGRAM

Admission Requirements:
English 12 (C+ or better) or its equivalent;
Post secondary graduate (either a college diploma or a
university degree from a recognized institution) from
any discipline;
Ssuccessful applicants will be required to undergo a
selection interview process with the Facilitator or Site
Manager, prior to acceptance into the program.
Applicants who have attained their diploma or degree
outside of Canada are required to have their diploma or
degree assessed by ICES (International Credential
Evaluation Service) as part of the application process.
Results of the assessment must be submitted as part of
their application package.

Students who wish to withdraw from a couae afler the refund

deadline must do so o%cially, in writing, to Student Records.
Withdrawal will be allowed until two4hirds of the way through the
course and will result in a 'W" on the transcript. If withdrawing
after two-thirds of the way through the course, the transcript will
show "LW" for late Withdrawal. Neglecting to withdraw officially
will result in on "V on the transcript. A "V indicates course
abandonment.

To withdraw from a part-time course prior to the refund

deadline date.
Registration and Information (604) 434-1610

(604) 412-7777
After the refund deadline date.
Student Records:
(604) 432-8498

For more information, please call (604) 432-B635 or visit

our web site at http: //itp.bcit.bc.ca.

RegiSter tOdayt WVW.bCit.bC.Ca 434-1610 412-7777

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4, In Person

C ourse Registration :
Five easy wrays to Register

Note: The following hours of Registration are subject to change.

&urnoby campus, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Bumaby

l. On line Easy, safe, quickl

From the 8CIT homepage, www.bcit.bc.co, follow the
Admissions/Registrahon link and you' ll conned to the on-line form.

1. You must have the prerequisites required.

2. You may start the course anytime.
3. You may proceed in the course at your own speed, within the
number of weeks allowed.
4. Regular assignments are to be submitted for marking and will

2. By Fax Easy, direct, fasH

If registering by fax, payment for the part-time course(s) must be

made by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Your credit card
number and expiry date must be induded on the faxed regishahon
form in order for your registration to be processed.

6. Courses completed by correspondence may be included in

part-time program.
7. The cost of textbook and materials are included in the
course fee.
8. BCIT refund policy permits a refund less 15 per cent for
correspondence courses prior to mailing course materials.

Burnaby

083 0 -1800

S aturday

Clo s ed

Fri

0830-1630

Fri
0900-1200
Closed during July and August.

090 0 -2030
Clo s ed

Note: Registration takes place ot Princess Margaret Senior Secandmy, while

dasses ore held atyamonawis Senior Secondary.

(60 4 ) 687-24&&

5. By Mail Simple and directl

Complete the registration form and include your signature at
the botlom Clip the form out and mail to:
Part-time Studies
OR
BCI T Downtown Compus
BCIT Registnstion and Information 555 Seymour Street,
3700 Willingdon Avenue,
Vancouver, B.C. V68 3H6

Note:
During peak periodsyou may experience lengthy delays.
(604) 434-1610 Downtown

Mon-Thr

Mon-Thr
Saturday

Registration by phone is ovoiloblel

If registering by phone, payment for the patt-time course(s) must
be mode by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Bumaby

0830-1230 - dosed on Holiday Weekends

Princess Margaret Senior Secondary, 128th St. 8 72nd Ave., Surrey

3. By Phone Bepatient, your call will be answeredl

Computer Systems Technology currently has four paper based

correspondence courses.

COMP 0001
COMPUTING FOR THE TIMID DE
Sept 13 Distance
18 wks
Tuition $152. (Includes text and materials)

(604) 430-1331 D owntown

0 8 3 0-1900

Sat

Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Your registration will be conlirmed via e-mail or by telephone.

be returned to you with comments.

5. Examination dates are flexible.

Fri

0830-1630

M on-Thr

Bumaby, B.C. V56 3H2

(60 4 ) 412-7777

CRN 35932

See Computer Basics section

COMP 1009
EXPLORING WINDOWS DE
18 wks
Sept 13 Distance
Tuition $331. (Includes test and materials)

CRN 37166

COMP 1402
PROGRAMM ING CONCEPTS AND METHODS DE
Sept 13 Distance
18 wks
CRN 60055
Tuition $152. (Includes text and materials)

See Programming Languages section

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If known, please enter that number here

If this number is not known, please check this box and a number will be assigned to you. 0
To avoid duplication of our records, please enter your sex and birthdate in the spaces provided below.

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A student number may already have been issued to you, if you have previously been a BCIT student or have contacted BCIT for
program information. You would find this number at the bottom of ony correspondence from Registration and Information Dept.
or the Registrar's Office.

See Computer Basics section

COMP 2490
VISUAL BASIC 1 (DE)
Sept 13 Distance
24 wks
Tuition $416. (Includes test and materials)

Part-time Studies Registration Form

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m o nt h y e a r)

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Last Name (family name)

See Windows Programming section

I Legal First Name

For more information about correspondence courses, please see

the appropriate section in this flyer or to register for a
correspondence courses please call {604) 451-6733.

Middle Name

I Previous last Name (e.g. Maiden Name)

MAIUNG ADDRESS INFORMAllON - AII oflicial BCIT correspondence will be mailed to this address. Please notify the Registration ond

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I
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How To Read Your Flyer

Course Identifjcatiort
The Course Identifier consists of a subject code, number and title.
Please refer to the BCIT Part-time Flyer on line at www.bcit.bc.co for
a complete explanahon.
Tuition Fee
Course Title

Cou r se Description

Town/City

Province

Country

Postal Code

Home Phone

Work Phone

Employer name/address

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Course Cost(s)

Course Ref.
Number

(CRN)

Start Date

Book Fee DD

Course Title

Site

COMM 0040
BBY 8187
MAKING MEETINGS WORK
Teaches what to do before, during, and after a meeting. Learn
how to plan the meeting, control discussion, motivate meeting
members, resolve conRict, and unite the group.

O ct 20 Wed 1 845-2145 6 wks BBY

Start Date

CRN

329 9 9

C o u rse time
Loca t ion Course Reference
Duration

Textbooks: 0 Yes L J No

( for Correspondence use only)

TOT A L FEES

You con pay by cash, cheque, money order, VISA, MasterCard or American Express. The debit card is accepted at all campuses
except Surrey. A service charge for any NSF or returned cheque will be assessed.

Please call the CST/PTS department if

you need mOre infOrmatiOn:

I Card Number
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(604) 432-8465

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(approval attached)

0 special arrangement
(approval attached)

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0 Landed Immigrant/Permanent Resident

0 Other (please specify)

Your citizenship status is:

This Ryer wos produced by BCIT Community Relations Deportment

in cooperation with the Computer Systems Technology part-time
program coordinator.

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Please recycle your &CIT Part-time Flyer.

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information contained in it has been misrepresented.

I lf I om admitted to BCIT, I agree to abide by its policies and regulations. If granted an award, I authorize the Student Awards and
Financial Aid Office to release pertinent information to the donor of the award and provincial funding bodies.
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The world is learning. Keep up!

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The Technology Support Professional Program

is a 24-week, full-time program offered in

OF V~

conjunction with GP Learning Technologies.

Employerstold uswhat theywanted in abachelor's degree.Welistened.

Designed to prepare learners for the rapidly expanding high-tech

BCIT'sdegreehasreal valuein thereal worldsoyoulearn theskills to getahead

and stayahead in today's global marketplace.

computer industry, this program content has recently been revised in

And mostof ourdegreeprogramscanbetaken part-time to fit your schedule.

We' veexpandedour degreeofferings to includesomeof today's mostdynamic
fields. Bachelorof Technology programsto date:

Accounting
Management
Manufacturing
Medical
Imaging
Computer
Systems

response to industry demand.

TSP is especially designed for individuals entering into the IT industry
and who da not have previous education or background work experience
in this area. TSP is also ideal for individuals wha need ta re-train or

Environmental
Engineering
Col5truction Management

upgrade their present computer skills.

Environmenta
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Upon completion, students will be challenged to complete two vendor

Hmlronics

will be granted the following:

specificexams. Upon successful completion of these exams will students

Geomatics

A+ Hardware Technician Certification

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BCIT e-Business
Designer Program

BCIT and Northwest Digital have joined forces to

present an exciting new part-time progmm meeting
the growing demand for people with comprehensive
netwoddng expertise.
In 8 months you can earn four of the most sought-after
industry cnti6cations available in today's rapidly
growing i n f ormation t echnology m arketplace:

e-Business means more business.

BCIT and netPerformance offer the first developer-oriented
e-Business program in Canada, which includes:
Practicing specialists brought together from numerous
top high-tech companies to guide you in turning your
business into an e-Business
An intensive, hands-on program for you to design and
build e-Business applications

A+ Certiiied Service Technician

Accredited Compaq Technician
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Microsoft Certined Systems Engineer
Call today to get your career on track as a Network
Integration Specialist!

lINIH 5fi

Call: t604) 432-8635

Visit our Neb site: thisisitbcit.bc.ce

(604) 451-7193
(664) 270-7261
wwwbtech.seas.bcit.bc.ca/nis.html
www .nwdbc.corn
IT Specialty Programs@bcit.bc.ca training@nwdbc.corn

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