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Peer reviewedMoursund, David – School Psychology Review, 1984
A rationale for understanding computer operations is given. An overview of microcomputer technology, including an introduction to computer software, hardware, input and output devices, central processing unit, primary and secondary memory, and videodisk interactive systems is presented. (Author/BS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Input Output Devices, Microcomputers
Blair, John C., Jr. – Online, 1982
Describes the costs, programing languages, limitations, and capabilities of micro, mini, and mainframe computers, as well as specific computer projects and storage techniques, including disks, floppies, and videodiscs. Also discussed are links, networks, and computer features for libraries. A glossary and 22 references are provided. (RBF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Costs
Herther, Nancy K. – Online, 1985
Introduction to use of compact disk technology for storing digital data highlights history, background, and developments; technical features; standardization issues; current CD ROM applications; and the market for CD products. A production diagram, a sampling of CD manufacturers and disk replicators, and performance comparison of three storage…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Information Systems
Peer reviewedLunin, Lois F. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Introduction to videodisc and optical disk technology (information storage media which are able to handle word, data, image, and sound) cites articles written about videodisc and optical disk applications, instructional use, videodisc research, and information retrieval. A list of 30 suggested readings and additional information resources are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Peer reviewedParis, Judith – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
Outlines basic videodisc and optical disk technology describing both optical and capacitance videodisc technology. Optical disk technology is defined as a mass digital image and data storage device and briefly compared with other information storage media including magnetic tape and microforms. The future of videodisc and optical disk is…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices, Electronic Equipment, Information Storage
Schwerin, Julie – Videodisc and Optical Disc, 1984
Describes the advantages of videodisc technology for storing vast amounts of information and discusses two applications--manual and catalog storage by the manufacturing industry and quick information access by medical and legal professionals. Future videodisc projects and a cost/performance comparison of videodiscs and other information storage…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Storage Devices, Costs, Futures (of Society)
Urrows, Henry; Urrows, Elizabeth – Videodisc and Optical Disc, 1984
Reports on the state of currently available digital storage and retrieval systems and describes in detail one-sided optical videodisc LaserData and the Mnemos system, which stores graphic images on microfiche discs. Video Patsearch, Matrox, Philips Megadoc, DEMAND, and Digital Recording Corporation's optical digital records and future videodisc…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Storage Devices, Costs, Databases
