authentication

The process whereby a computer program checks to see whether a user is permitted to view data or perform a certain function. Often this involves checking the user's password against a list of authorized passwords.

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Federated searching
Background and members' comments about federated searching. Montague Institute Review November 2004

What is architecture?
Why is architecture important? What are the pros and cons of different architecture designs? Includes examples from the Montague Institute web site. Montague Institute Review January 2002

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