MMX
MMX or Multi-Media-Extention is the latest technology from Intel for their computer processor chips and is now becoming available in some high quality, mid-priced computer systems. In this essay, I will discuss the technology and what it offers to the user, as well as, compare three high quality system packages from three of industries leading manufacturers. The systems discussed here are the Gateway 2000 P55C-200 FPC, the Packard Bell NEC Platinum 2240, and the Compaq Presario 4784; all of which contain the new Intel Pentium 200 MHz-MMX processor. MMX technology is more than an industry buzz word and is currently available in some well rounded, mid-priced system packages that are obtainable for most home users to take advantage of.
MMX technology is Intel's most recent processor enhancement, but what is it? How does it work? What does it mean as far as performance improvements? MMX technology is the first new chip architecture from Intel in ten years. From a technological standpoint, there are significant changes: MMX defines a set of 57 new computer instructions that extend the x86 instruction set of approximately 80; it has 32 KB of on-chip cache, verses the non-MMX on-chip cache of 16 KB, which enhances performance of even non-MMX applications, and it makes use of Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) for more efficient data processing. The 57 new and powerful instructions are specifically designed to process and manipulate audio, video, and graphical data much more effectively. Intel, having doubled its on-chip cache size from 16 KB on non-MMX processor chips to 32 KB on MMX enhanced chips, now allows more instructions and data to be stored on the chip reducing the number of times the processor must access slower, off-chip memory areas for information. The multimedia and communication applications of today often use repetitive loops that account for 90 percent of the execution time, even though they only account for 10 percent or less of the overall application code. A process called Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) enables one instruction to perform the same function on multiple pieces of data at once. This allows the chip to reduce compute-intensive loops common to audio, video, graphics, and animation. As an analogy, consider a quarterback telling all of the offensive team a play a one time, rather than telling each player the pla...
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the demand for more realistic multimedia is increasingly driving the PC performance needs market, and in that realm MMX-enhanced processor technology offers tremendous promise. Combine a PC, such as any of the three discussed in this essay, with software that are both designed to take full advantage of this new technology, and you are in for a truly amazing experience. If you are in the market for a new personal computer today, I strongly encourage you to take a close look at any of the package systems reviewed here and the new technology that they incorporate.
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MAGAZINES:
Family PC, March 1997 Hardware Reviews Review Editor
INTRNET:
www.pcmag.com How MMX Technology Works by John Clyman and Nick Stam
www.pcmag.com Review: Gateway P55C-200 FPC Review Editor
www.pcmag.com Review: Packard Bell NEC Platinum 2240 Review Editor
www.Intel.com What is MMX Technology copyright: 1997 Intel Corp.
www.Intel.com Pentium Processor with MMX Technology copyright: 1997 Intel Corp.
www.pachardbell.com Packard Bell Platinum 2240 copyright: 1997 Packard Bell NEC Inc.
Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" is, as Edward Said states a story about European "acts of imperial mastery" (1503)-its methods, and the effects it has on human nature. Furthermore I hold the presumption that Conrad incorporates much of his own experience in the Congo and his opinions about imperialism. Another recent critic also suggests: "he seems to approve of Marlow," the narrator (Achebe 1492). These revelations of the author are conveyed to the reader through Marlow's observations, descriptions, reactions, and statements.
The viewpoint of the European invasion of Africa, as seen through the eyes of Marlow in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, takes a dramatic turn. At first, Marlow sees through the European viewpoint, where the invasion is a heroic attempt to tame a mysterious culture, while reaping the rewards of the ivory trade. The descriptions of the natives are inhuman, monstrous and fearful. The shift in perception occurs as Marlow begins to see through the eyes of the natives. The result is compassion for an ancient civilization that is very much human in there fear of being conquered.
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In today’s society that we live in, there are countless of environmental problems that we face, such as global warming, fishing, pollution, and many other topics of that matter. These issues have affected our environment for the worse and have caused problems physically and economically. Yet, out of all the issues that effects our world on a daily basis, it is shown that overpopulation is one if not, is our biggest issue in our environment that is only getting worse due time, especially due to the rapid growth of the human population and the limited resources that are left on earth that we absolutely need to tend to our growing population. Even Dr. Charles A. Hall, who is a systems ecologist, states that, “Overpopulation is the only problem, If we had 100 million people on Earth or better yet 10 million, no others would be a problem.” Which helps prove that overpopulation is a major issue that we must act upon if we want to save our world.
“Which is better, AMD or Intel?” is a question that is constantly debated among people involved with computers. There are many reasons to choose one side over another, as both do have their advantages and disadvantages. Intel and AMD are the most prevalent processor production companies, which in turn creates competition between the two. This question is a by-product of that competition. Only by knowing each company and what their product has to offer, can a person make a decision as to what to buy to suit their needs.
At a Glance: AMD offers a high-performance chip at a low-budget price. If you're a thrifty shopper and don't need the zippiest system on your block, look no further.
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He had to shed his immortality and take on the nature of man without sin so that He could stand in man’s stead and put death away from all His peers by offering Himself as an equivalent” (section 9). Athanasius claims that “of His becoming Incarnate we were the object, and for our salvation, He dealt so lovingly as to appear and be born even in a human body” (section 4). The incarnate Jesus can be described as a barrier between humanity and corruption. “For because the Word dwelling with them, even their natural corruption did not come near them (section 5). According to Athanasius, through Jesus’ teaching, He restored all that was man’s by correcting their neglect through His own Power (section
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An angel appeared before a woman named Mary and stated to her that she would give birth to a son. She would name her son Jesus. Mary being a virgin gave birth to a child, conceived by God through his Spirit. Jesus being conceived in a supernatural manner became man and God in one creation. God became incarnate in this child who became known by the name of Jesus (Mathew 1:18-25) . Jesus was a Palestinian Jew, born in a town south of Jerusalem, raised in Nazareth in a small village in Galilee. Jesus was not any ordinary child. Jesus was the son of the living God. Not only was He the son of Mary, He was foremost the Son of God. He was incarnated sent to us for the redemption of all mankind. So how do we handle the incarnation of God? Jesus’ humanity and divinity is union in one human body. God is now living in the flesh as Jesus of Nazareth. He is not half God or half man. He is fully divine and fully man. Jesus has two distinct natures (Divine and Human). Jesus was the word and the word was with God and was made flesh (John 1:1–14). This means, Jesus has both a human and a divine nature existing in one body (eis en prosopon k is ai mian hpostasin) of Jesus is the incarnation of God into man. Nevertheless, due to the loose meaning of the word, it is necessary to define the nature of the incarnation. Jesus was fully God and fully man at the same time. It is necessary that Jesus be all God and complete man in order to be truly incarnate. God being both human and divine, leaves us with a daunting questions concerning Jesus human nature and his divine nature. How did the nature of Jesus operate in one body? This research paper will look at different theories that attempt to explain the two natures of Jesus existence in one body..
Experts worldwide are warning that the current global population has exceeded Earth’s carrying capacity, and that current population growth trends are already leading to overpopulation. According to these experts, the effects of overpopulation could exacerbate poverty, unemployment, urban sprawl and lead to serious food and water shortages. As well as stating his position, this author will briefly explore these claims.
In 1667, John Milton wrote an epic poem titled Paradise Lost. The poem is laid out over ten books with the plot of Adam and Eve’s disobedience of God and the Fall. Book 9 Satan returns to try and deceive immortal Adam and Eve. Adam disobeys God’s plan allowing Eve to be encountered by Satan deep in the garden. Satan successful in deceiving Eve runs away after she eats the forbidden fruit. Returning to Adam, Eve seduces him into committing a sin thus results in the Fall of grace. However, Adam not deceived by Satan; but he’s swayed by Eve’s feminine charm. Furthermore, he knew the consequences that God would give if his disobeyed. In addition, Adam was forewarned in Book 8 of the impending danger from Satan, that he should repel temptation and his passion for Eve to do the right thing. To summarise, Adam represents the one who is responsible for the Fall in Milton’s poem Paradise Lost.
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But there is so much more to Milton's work than mere pandering to his own culture. The themes of the epic can hardly be ignored-and to say that it is merely an apologetic encomium making a case for Christianity would miss the many complex ideas presented. Milton's Satan, for instance, is one of the most intricately wrought, intensely supported characters in the history of English literature. He is a powerful example of the notion that Milton was not close-minded to looking at different aspects of his faith and culture, and was by no means going to chain his hands and the minds of his readers by writing a straightforward simple-minded Christian panegyric. Even the peasants of China love the character of Satan, and find him more emphatic and human than the others of Paradise Lost-this can hardly have been unconscious on the part of such as Milton, so aware, so conscious of his place in literature. And the modern-day atheists, agnostics, pantheists (non-theists of every sort) are-and often declare themselves to be-literary Satanists. And why not? Satan is the ultimate rebel; the adversary of authority; the one who called the Almighty on his flaws and was not afraid of it; the most profound manifestation of Thomas Jefferson's notion that we should "question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear."