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Peer reviewedCole, Timothy W. – Library Hi Tech, 1997
Describes the security issues Bluestem, a Web authentication and access control system under development at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is designed to resolve. Provides an overview of how Bluestem works and details how Bluestem is currently being used to control end-user access to bibliographic resources licensed by the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Security, Computer System Design, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCantor, Scott – Library Hi Tech, 1997
DCE (Distributed Computing Environment) is a collection of services, tools, and libraries for building the infrastructure necessary for distributed computing within an enterprise. This articles discusses the Open Software Foundation (OSF); the components of DCE, including the Directory and Security Services, the Distributed Time Service, and the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Networks, Information Services
Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Follows the development of hypertext which is the electronic movement of large amounts of text. Probes the use of the Macintosh HyperCard and its applications in education. Notes programs are stackable in the computer. Provides tool, resource, and stack directory along with tips for using HyperCard. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software
Peer reviewedFarris, Jane Park; Cole, Greg – SRA Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1991
The University of Tennessee's coordinated Faculty Interests/Funding Opportunities database system comprises statewide computer networking facilities, information from many sources, results of annual surveys, over 50 relational database files and software, and software applications. The system allows matching of information on funding opportunities…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Download full textSchienbein, Ralph – 1999
This report examines subsections of the computer network topology that relate to end-to-end performance and capacity planning in schools. Active star topology, Category 5 wiring, Ethernet, and intelligent devices are assumed. The report describes a model that can be used to project WAN (wide area network) connection speeds based on user traffic,…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
Brienne, Deborah; Goldman, Shelley – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Discusses a project at Bank Street College called "Earth Lab: A Network for Young Scientists." Explores how the use of a local area network might alter the academic environment in which students work. Reviews student databases, teacher-made databases, online databases, and electronic mail. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Peripherals, Computer System Design
Miami-Dade Community Coll., FL. – 1992
This book contains 37 papers on computer use in higher education originally presented at a May, 1992, conference of college and university computer users. Most of the papers describe programs or systems implemented at particular institutions and cover the following: systems for career planning, automating purchasing and financial commitments,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Career Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
