Abstract: Methods for knowledge management which may be performed within a data processing system. In one method, documents held in a database are displayed. Usage information relating to each document in the database is accumulated, a usage score is determined based on that information and a relevance value is assigned. The relevance value is then used to sort the documents and a list is presented to the user. Preferably, knowledge related concepts are defined and a profile representing a knowledge requirement of the user is established. A profile score may then be calculated and included in the relevance value. A user score, based on a subjective assessment of the document, may also be included in the relevance value.

Abstract: Integrated document management system automatically creates pull down lists and pop up buttons based on the project specifications.

Abstract: A method of mirroring log data in real time. The method can be used to mirror all log data from a source database or only that log data pertaining to a subset of objects in the source database. The log data is written to one or more datasets which are created and stored in a target database system which is typically remotely located. The log datasets in the target system can be used for disaster recovery of the source system. The method monitors log data from the source system and automatically updates target log datasets accordingly.

Abstract: A method and computer program product are provided for processing and combining data sets including bitmaps in a computer system. A plurality of initial data subsets to be combined are processed and data structure statistics containing predefined data attributes are built for each of the plurality of initial subsets. Checking for a dynamic selection attribute for each of the plurality of initial subsets is performed. Responsive to the dynamic selection attribute not being identified, the intermediate storage requirements for producing the combined final data set is selectively optimized. Responsive to identifying the dynamic selection attribute, both intermediate result regeneration and intermediate storage requirements for producing a combined final data set are selectively optimized.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus with a bookmark function includes a memory, a display section, and a CPU for placing a bookmark in data, which are stored in the memory in a plurality of modes, respectively, storing specific information for specifying data marked with the bookmark in the memory, retrieving the stored data with the bookmark based on the specific information, and displaying the retrieved data in the display section. When the stored data marked with the bookmark is retrieved based on the specific information, the CPU controls the display section to display the retrieved data and a mode to which the retrieved data belongs. This structure enables the user to use the apparatus more conveniently.

Abstract: A perishable media system including a media writer for writing information to a perishable media information storage mechanism, a media reader for reading information written on the perishable media information storage mechanism, a data access eliminator for eliminating access to the information written on the perishable media information storage mechanism, and an interpretation mechanism. The system operates by writing information to the perishable media information storage mechanism with the media writer, thereafter reading the information with the media reader. Once the information is read by the media reader and interpreted by the interpretation mechanism, the data access eliminator, in the form of a light, magnetic field, or bias eliminates access to the information.

Abstract: A method of executing Common Gateway Interface (CGI) programs in a computer network having a Web client and a Web server, the server connectable to a secure distributed file system of a distributed computing environment. If a Web client user request requires CGI processing, the requested CGI program is run in a new process spawned from the Web server thread and executing within the context of the temporary user identity set up with the proper DCE credentials. This function is effected by saving the name and path of the user-requested CGI program and then substituting the name and path of an encapsulation CGI program. The encapsulation CGI program starts the user-requested CGI program in a new process (i.e. a desktop) within the context of the temporary user identity (having proper DCE credentials). The encapsulation program thus ensures that the CGI program being executed cannot harm the default Web server desktop.