To solve the software piracy problem in education, teachers and professionals in positions of responsibility relative to computing must refuse to "go along with" the practice of unauthorized piracy. Software producers must work out agreements that will permit educational institutions to have quality software at reasonable prices. (CB)

Reviews the current state of printing software and printing hardware compatibility and capacity. Discusses the changing relationship between author and publisher resulting from the advent of desktop publishing. (LMO)

This column discusses the problem of character standard for computer keyboard, screen, and printer in relation to foreign language capability. Some solutions are offered, such as built-in screen flexibility, a graphics adapter with "font downloading" capability, and a new, relatively inexpensive graphics board--the multifont by Hash-Tech. (AMH)

This discussion provides an overview of the kinds of technological resources available to support language learning and of various approaches to using them, and explores some issues surrounding the trend. Topics considered include efficacy, availability, computer-mediated technologies, software acquisition and content, material evaluation,…