The spirit of cyberflight
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Microsoft's Flight Simulator game is widely popular among Internet users. This trend can be attributed largely to Microsoft Corp.'s continuous upgrades of the program and its release of the Aircraft and Scenery Designer software, which allows users to create their own aircraft, flight conditions, routes and environment.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1995
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Essential technology guide
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The Olympics Committee has adopted new technology measures to ensure a more efficient management of the different sports events. These include equipment designed to provide precise timing and scoring of the events, relay of the different events to the television networks and conduct of drug tests for all the athletes.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996
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Racing simulations: armchair adrenaline
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Three racing simulation software are presented. NASCAR Racing by Papyrus provides updates for each new racing season via the Internet. Grand Prix II by MicroProse Software Inc. provides varying levels of driving assistance. Monster Truck Madness by Microsoft Corp. provides 3-D background graphics.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
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