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TechTrends, 1988
Discusses current optical data disk databases, their uses, and factors that will affect database copyrights. The factors discussed include hardware and software developments, multimedia applications, multiuser capabilities, and downloading capacities. (7 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights, Databases, Optical Data Disks
Smith, Russell – MultiMedia Schools, 1996
Discusses the need to back up computer files, and describes the technological evolution of back-up methods. Reviews tape drive and external hard drive back-up products offered by computer companies and presents back-up strategies to use with all back-up methods. A sidebar lists information on the reviewed products. (JMV)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Storage Devices, Data, Magnetic Tapes

Tyckoson, David – Technicalities, 1989
Reviews several CD-ROM products displayed at the March 1989 International Conference on CD-ROM sponsored by Microsoft. Product capabilities for handling text, audio, images, and full motion video are described, and potential applications for information retrieval are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Audiodisks, Computer Storage Devices, Illustrations, Information Retrieval