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The growing popularity of computer- and information technology-related courses may pose serious social problems. According to experts, these crash programs are likely to create social conflicts among poor and wealthy students. These courses may also induce race discrimination issues.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Y2K: the end of the world as we know it
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The prediction of pandemonium by some people in the computer industry come Year 2000 may not be completely true. A new software and system for the Year 2000 problem are still be feasible. Panicking by stockpiling and withdrawing all cash in advance may lead to bigger problems.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
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Connection Blues
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Security system vulnerabilities in Bluetooth cell phones are identified, and the risk ramifications in shifting from cable to wireless are discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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