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Features December 2008 Guest Editor's Introduction Computer Celebrates NASA’s 50th Anniversary Mike Hinchey, Paul Curto, Carl K. Chang, and Scott Hamilton A collection of articles emphasizes NASA’s contributions to computer science during its 50-year history. December 2008 President's Message Enhancements to Society’s Products and Services: Report of Progress Made in 2008 Rangachar Kasturi The Computer Society’s 2008 president reports on progress made in revitalization efforts during the past year.

News December 2008 Industry Trends David Geer Many organizations are turning to data deduplication to reduce the huge volumes of redundant data as well as the equipment and operational costs storing this entails. December 2008 News Briefs Linda Dailey Paulson Topics covered include a new generation of RFID technology, antivirus protection in the Internet cloud, a breakthrough in holography that could enable 3D displays of moving images, and a forest-fire-detecting sensor system powered by the tiny amounts of electricity that trees generate. December 2008 Technology News George Lawton Vendors are developing wireless high-definition video technologies to eliminate cables and provide installation flexibility for home entertainment technology.

The Known World December 2008 Evolutionary Fervor David Alan Grier The business community has long embraced the notion that progress is an evolutionary process that comes with markets, competition, and the survival of the fittest.

How Things Work December 2008 Automated Code Review Tools for Security Gary McGraw Static analysis identifies many common coding problems automatically, before a program is released.

The Profession December 2008 Madrid’s Brilliant Idea Simone Santini How did a dazzling innovation get lost in a bureaucratic maze?

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