Abstract: A method for managing computing machines.

Abstract: A method, an eBook, and an apparatus are provided. The method includes calculating, by a processor, a usage metric describing a timing at which an eBook has been displayed for viewing by a user. The method further includes selectively deteriorating, by the processor, a look of the eBook for a secondary market based on the usage metric of the eBook.

Abstract: User input is received from a user for identifying a particular account from among multiple accounts. A set of questions specific for the particular account is selected. Further user input comprising one or more responses to each question of the set of questions is received. A password is generated based on the one or more received responses.

Abstract: A method, an eBook, and an apparatus. The method includes calculating, by a processor, a usage metric describing a timing at which an eBook has been displayed for viewing by a user. The method further includes selectively deteriorating, by the processor, a look of the eBook for a secondary market based on the usage metric of the eBook.

Abstract: A solution is proposed for managing each one of a plurality of computing machines. A corresponding method comprises taking one or more snapshots of the computing machine or part thereof, the snapshots being organized in a snapshot tree of nodes representing the snapshots according to a dependency thereof, expanding the snapshot tree of the computing machine according to each sub-tree of the snapshot tree of each other computing machine having the snapshot of a parent node of the sub-tree matching a graft node of the snapshot tree of the computing machine, the sub-tree being appended to the graft node, selecting a snapshot of the other computing machines represented by a selected node of the snapshot tree of the computing machine, and restoring the selected snapshot on the computing machine.

Abstract: A method, an eBook, and an apparatus are provided. The method includes calculating, by a processor, a usage metric describing a timing at which an eBook has been displayed for viewing by a user. The method further includes selectively deteriorating, by the processor, a look of the eBook for a secondary market based on the usage metric of the eBook.

Abstract: A solution is proposed for managing each one of a plurality of computing machines. A corresponding method comprises taking one or more snapshots of the computing machine or part thereof, the snapshots being organized in a snapshot tree of nodes representing the snapshots according to a dependency thereof, expanding the snapshot tree of the computing machine according to each sub-tree of the snapshot tree of each other computing machine having the snapshot of a parent node of the sub-tree matching a graft node of the snapshot tree of the computing machine, the sub-tree being appended to the graft node, selecting a snapshot of the other computing machines represented by a selected node of the snapshot tree of the computing machine, and restoring the selected snapshot on the computing machine.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system of managing multicast groups for distribution of multicast content to a plurality of targets are provided. Managing multicast groups includes receiving a plurality of requests to join a multicast group sent by the plurality of targets and evaluating from the plurality of requests a resource utilization required for each of the plurality of targets. Managing multicast groups further includes generating the multicast group by accepting targets of the plurality of targets; accumulating each resource utilization corresponding to each accepted target into an accumulated resource utilization; and closing, by the processor, the multicast group when the accumulated resource utilization of the accepted targets exceeds a group resource utilization limit.

Abstract: A method for managing computing machines.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system of managing multicast groups for distribution of multicast content to a plurality of targets are provided. Managing multicast groups includes receiving a plurality of requests to join a multicast group sent by the plurality of targets and evaluating from the plurality of requests a resource utilization required for each of the plurality of targets. Managing multicast groups further includes generating the multicast group by accepting targets of the plurality of targets; accumulating each resource utilization corresponding to each accepted target into an accumulated resource utilization; and closing, by the processor, the multicast group when the accumulated resource utilization of the accepted targets exceeds a group resource utilization limit.

Abstract: A solution is proposed for managing each one of a plurality of computing machines. A corresponding method comprises taking one or more snapshots of the computing machine or part thereof, the snapshots being organized in a snapshot tree of nodes representing the snapshots according to a dependency thereof, expanding the snapshot tree of the computing machine according to each sub-tree of the snapshot tree of each other computing machine having the snapshot of a parent node of the sub-tree matching a graft node of the snapshot tree of the computing machine, the sub-tree being appended to the graft node, selecting a snapshot of the other computing machines represented by a selected node of the snapshot tree of the computing machine, and restoring the selected snapshot on the computing machine.

Abstract: A method of managing links can include inserting a universal resource identifier for a software asset within a link resolution file, wherein a symbolic link within a document that is independent of the link resolution file references the link resolution file. The method also can include publishing the document and the link resolution file and, responsive to a selection of the symbolic link within the document, resolving the symbolic link to the universal resource identifier using the link resolution file.

Abstract: Saving the state of at least one open application on a data processing system when an event forces open applications to close includes monitoring data processing system activities to detect an event indicative of a forthcoming system shutdown action. The system shutdown action includes a command which forces closing of running applications. Responsive to detecting the event, execution of said shutdown action is suspended and the state of the at least one open application is recorded. An indication that a state of the at least one running application has been recorded for reuse is stored and, following the recording and storing steps, execution of said shutdown action is restored.

Abstract: A method of managing links can include inserting a universal resource identifier for a software asset within a link resolution file, wherein a symbolic link within a document that is independent of the link resolution file references the link resolution file. The method also can include publishing the document and the link resolution file and, responsive to a selection of the symbolic link within the document, resolving the symbolic link to the universal resource identifier using the link resolution file.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for saving the state of at least one open application on a data processing system when an event forces open applications to close. The method preferably includes a step of monitoring data processing system activities to detect an event indicative of a forthcoming system shutdown action, the system shutdown action including a command which forces closing of running applications. Responsive to detecting the event, execution of said shutdown action is suspended and the state of the at least one open application is recorded. An indication that a state of the at least one running application has been recorded for reuse is stored and, following the recording and storing steps, execution of said shutdown action is restored.