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Lynch, Clifford A.; Brownrigg, Edwin B. – Library Journal, 1986
Explores issues relating libraries, telecommunications, the Communications Act of 1934, the Federal Communications Commission, and the common carriers. Computer networking technologies and standards are discussed and progress in library networking is compared to the development of a planned national science network. Future public policy issues…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Information Networks, Library Automation
Abbott, Robert; And Others – Educational Facility Planner, 1989
Offers a view of the current technologies for computer networking in schools along with cost-performance comparisons that planners need to take into account when deciding on networking systems. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMaule, R. William – Interpersonal Computing and Technology Journal, 1993
Discussion of the role of new computer communications technologies in education focuses on modern networking systems, including fiber distributed data interface and Integrated Services Digital Network; strategies for implementing networked-based communication; and public online information resources for the classroom, including Bitnet, Internet,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedKoren, Judy – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
The second part of a report on CD-ROM networking in libraries describes LAN (local area network) technology; networking software and towers; gateway software for connecting to campuswide networks; Macintosh LANs; and network licenses. Several product and software reviews are included, and a sidebar lists vendor addresses. (NRP)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Download full textNewman, Denis; And Others – 1992
This paper identifies a paradigm shift that must take place in school networking. The ultimate goal is to retool the schools with a local technical infrastructure that gives teachers and students immediate access to communication systems and information resources, thereby supporting the implementation of advances in pedagogy and educational…
Descriptors: Communications, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Educational Change
Gershenfeld, Nancy – Online, 1995
Discusses client-server architecture in dumb terminals, personal computers, local area networks, and graphical user interfaces. Focuses on functions offered by client personal computers: individualized environments; flexibility in running operating systems; advanced operating system features; multiuser environments; and centralized data…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Peer reviewedMcConnell, David – Educational and Training Technology International, 1991
Describes new developments in distributed educational computing at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT, "Athena"), Carnegie Mellon University ("Andrew"), Brown University "Intermedia"), Electronic University Network (California), Western Behavioral Sciences Institute (California), and University of California,…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer System Design
