Communications of the ACM
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October 2008
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Q&A: A Complex Thinker
Daphne Koller discusses probabilistic relational modeling, artificial intelligence, and her new work with biologists.
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Point/Counterpoint: The U.S. Should Ban Paperless Electronic Voting Machines
Debating the public policy issues involved in proposed efforts toward improving voting systems while considering the range of technical and societal challenges.
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Historical Reflections: Will the Future of Software Be Open Source?
Tracing the course of influential computing developments and considering possible paths to new paradigms.
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From the Front Lines: DOA with SOA
Diagnosing the symptoms of failing to accommodate critical software architecture properties that often result in the demise of projects.
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Computer Experts: Guns-For-Hire or Professionals?
Considering the responsibilities of those who build systems fundamental to significant social functions, institutions, and values.