Johansen, K. V. The Cassandra virus.JOHANSEN, K. V. The Cassandra virus. Orca. 153p. c2006. 1-55143-497-0. $7.95. JS Jordan is a boy genius when it comes to computer code, while his best friend, Helen, would rather explore streams and ditches. While Helen pokes around outside, Jordan spends his time inside working on a supercomputer supercomputer, a state-of-the-art, extremely powerful computer capable of manipulating massive amounts of data in a relatively short time. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized scientific and engineering applications that must handle very program. "You are Jordan O'Blenis": this is how The Cassandra Virus greets Jordan. Cassandra also wishes Jordan "Good morning" and remembers the names of his friends and pets. Although Jordan insists Cassandra is not a virus, future implications of her use soon grow out of control and Jordan is faced with the biggest decision of his life. Appealing to tech-savvy teens, The Cassandra Virus is a quick read that includes predictions for the future. Jordan and Helen symbolize computer programmers This is a list of programmers notable for their contributions to software, either as original author or architect, or for later additions. See also: Game programmer, List of computer scientists and environmentalists of the future, and point out that we must pay attention to the integrity of our environment and the safety of cyberspace Coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," it is a futuristic computer network that people use by plugging their minds into it! The term now refers to the Internet or to the online or digital world in general. See Internet and virtual reality. Contrast with meatspace. . Holley Hol·ley , Robert William 1922-1993. American biochemist. He shared a 1968 Nobel Prize for the study of genetic codes. Wiseman, MLIS MLIS Master of Library and Information Science MLIS Multilingual Information Society MLIS Molecular Laser Isotope Separation MLIS Masters of Library and Information Studies MLIS Medical/Legal Information Services , Columbus, OH J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. |
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