Architecture drives test system standards

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Test and measurement systems are increasingly connected to computers for automation, and modern setup routines and programming languages make controlling test devices as simple as calling a function. Instrument drivers are very convenient and can be used to build complex testing systems with interchangeable, reusable elements. Software designers must pay close attention to details to generate true interchangeability, and the Interchangeable Virtual Instruments Foundation (IVI) is working on standards to simplify development and use of automated test systems that work together effectively. Most systems use the general purpose interface bus to connect instruments to the computer and send and receive ASCII commands. Predefined function libraries help manage the dozens of functions typically used to control an instrument. IVI's open architecture specification and the VXI Plug and Play standards are both driver architecture specifications. The IVI Foundation is now working on specifications that use Component Object Model (COM).

Product development, Instrument industry (Equipment), Innovations, Technology development, Testing and measuring equipment industry, Technology application, Testing equipment

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Why Microsoft smears -- and fears -- open source

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Microsoft is engaged in a propaganda campaign against Linux and against open-source technologies. Clearly, Microsoft regards open source as a threat to its monopoly hold on its customers. In terms of reliability, performance, scalability and security, open-source code has shown itself to be superior to Microsoft's closed-source products, and open source is economical and flexible.

Marketing procedures, Microsoft Corp., Marketing, Column, MSFT, Company marketing practices, Open source software

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Hitachi, Oracle are partners in protein-mapping megaproject

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Myriad Proteomics, Salt Lake City, UT, is a joint venture backed by Swiss investment bank Friedli Corporate Finance and technology companies Hitachi Ltd and Oracle Corp. Myriad's goal is to map the human proteome, which consists of 300,000 human proteins and their interactions. Myriad hopes to succeed by combining industrial-strength biotechnology with information technology.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Joint ventures, Genetic Engineering, Research, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Oracle Corp., ORCL, Hitachi Ltd., Protein engineering, Company joint venture, Friedli Corporate Finance, Myriad Proteomics

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