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Kittle, Paul – Online, 1989
Provides an introduction to the use of communications software for remote access between microcomputers. Areas discussed include hardware requirements for these applications, software features that should be considered, security issues, and some disadvantages of remote control software. A directory of remote control software packages is provided.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Criteria, Microcomputers, Modems
Kittle, Paul – Laserdisk Professional, 1989
Describes the implementation of a project that provides dial-up access to MEDLINE on remote optical data disk (CD-ROM) using software that enables callers to use programs like Wordstar, Lotus, and dBase. Highlights include networking CD-ROM databases, hardware considerations, advantages and disadvantages of remote access, and future plans. A…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Dial Access Information Systems