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PreviousComputer science from A to Z
This A-Z provides an overview of computer science research. For each letter, Inria researchers have chosen a word that sheds light on their fields of research. A short text explains the research subject, the issues involved and its applications. Compiled in collaboration with researchers, this A-Z provides an introduction only: for more detailed information, visit the Interstices website.
Computer science from A to Z
U is for User
From electronic chips to specialised software, numerous elements contribute to the success of a computing tool.
But all these technical exploits count for nothing if they are not in harmony with their users: you!
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Computer science from A to Z
V is for Virtual
Does the keyboard annoy you? Does the mouse get on your nerves? Why not interact with your computer in a more intuitive way?
Discover the parallel worlds of “virtual reality”, where the tangible and the digital collide!
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Computer science from A to Z
W is for Web
Are you looking for a quiet hotel for your next holidays in the Périgord?
Why not search one of the largest “data banks” in the world: the web!
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Computer science from A to Z
X is for XML
Have you ever experienced the nightmare of incompatible files?
Moving from one software to another, or sometimes just installing a new version, can render some data irrecoverable.
Fortunately, we have XML, the universal format.
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Y is for eYes
“Lions have great strength, but it would be of no use to them if nature had not given them eyes”. [Montesquieu]
Machines do not have eyes, but why shouldn't they be capable of seeing?
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Z is for Zero
Computer scientist like to joke that there are 10 types of people: those who are not familiar with the binary numeral system and those who are.
Which category do you fall into?
