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Simplifying Online Searching: Creating Your Own Online Information Retrieval Manuals.

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Gillespie, Jim – Canadian Library Journal, 1990

Discusses the variety of search command languages among online systems and provides suggestions for creating online information retrieval manuals using a database management system such as dBASE III PLUS. An online systems comparison chart is included for INFOGLOBE, INFOMART, DIALOG, QUICK LAW, and REUTERS TEXTLINE. (LRW)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases

Selection and Use of General-Purpose Programming Languages--Overview. Volume 1.

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Cugini, John V. – 1984

This study presents a review of selection factors for the seven major general-purpose programming languages: Ada, BASIC, C, COBOL, FORTRAN, PASCAL, and PL/I. The factors covered include not only the logical operations within each language, but also the advantages and disadvantages stemming from the current computing environment, e.g., software…

Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs