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Deciding on Site Licensing Options.

O'Brien, Dennis – Media and Methods, 1990

Explains site licensing, which grants certain microcomputer software rights to a school or district for a fee. Differences of rights among vendors are discussed, the impact of networking on-site licensing is described, and examples of the benefits of site licensing in public school districts are given. (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Costs

Information Sharing with Networks and Integrated Learning Systems.

Thomas, Jackie; Turner, Philip M. – Media and Methods, 1990

Describes the use of computer networks and integrated learning systems (ILS) in education. File servers are explained; operating system software is discussed; hardware differences between local area networks (LANS) and integrated learning systems are described; criteria for purchasing ILS are presented; and initial costs are mentioned. (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness