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Klausmeier, Jane A. – 1985
This digest provides a brief explanation of what a database is; explains how a database can be used; identifies important factors that should be considered when choosing database management system software; and provides citations to sources for finding reviews and evaluations of database management software. The digest is concerned primarily with…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Database Management Systems, Databases
Manning, Ric – 1986
As computers become an increasingly common appliance, groups and individuals whose interests extend beyond computers have found computer bulletin board systems (BBS) to be efficient communication devices. A BBS is a modem-equipped computer that can communicate with other modem-equipped computers over ordinary telephone lines. A modem translates…
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Communications, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
Bevilacqua, Ann F. – 1989
This digest begins by defining the concept of hypertext and describing the two types of hypertext--static and dynamic. Three prototype applications are then discussed: (1) Intermedia, a large-scale multimedia system at Brown University; (2) the Perseus Project at Harvard University, which is developing interactive courseware on classical Greek…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Higher Education, Microcomputers
Janis, Jane Klausmeier – 1988
This digest describes how to use a microcomputer as a terminal to access ERIC online. Hardware and software requirements are explained, configuring the software is described, and basic requirements for specific microcomputers are listed. One diagram is included. (EW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Microcomputers, Modems
Behrmann, Michael M., Ed.; Lahm, Liz, Ed. – 1984
Thirty-four papers from a 1983 conference on the use of microcomputers in special education focus on specific applications of the new technology. An overview section, section 1, includes papers on computer literacy and daily living skills, considerations for marketing software, and the role of special educators in the information age. Section 2…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Disabilities
McLaughlin, Pamela W. – 1987
This overview of CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory) technology covers technical specifications as well as applications of special interest to teachers, school administrators, and librarians. Materials available on CD-ROM disks are described, including a variety of reference works, and a directory of publishers/producers is provided. Issues of…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Information Systems, Librarians
Schamber, Linda – 1990
This digest discusses advantages and disadvantages of CD-ROM use in libraries and information centers and lists features of three CD-ROM versions of the ERIC database--Dialog OnDisc ERIC, OCLC Search CD450, and SilverPlatter ERIC. Brief descriptions of these products focus on the differences among them, including equipment requirements, search…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Microcomputers, Online Searching
Schamber, Linda – 1988
This digest discusses advantages and disadvantages of CD-ROM use in libraries and information centers and lists features of three CD-ROM versions of the ERIC database--Dialog OnDisc ERIC, OCLC Search CD450, and SilverPlatter ERIC. Brief descriptions of these products focus on the differences among them, including equipment requirements, search…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Microcomputers, Online Searching
Schamber, Linda – 1988
This ERIC Digest examines some of the trends and issues in academic information systems design and describes the policies of several universities that are taking creative advantage of these systems as educational tools. The current emphasis on microcomputers in campus information networks instead of terminals connected to a mainframe computer is…
Descriptors: Campuses, Colleges, Computer Software, Computer System Design