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Rensberger, Dave – Searcher, 1999
To help users develop a long-term strategy for software acquisition, this article outlines two rules: (1) "Know exactly the nature of the problem you want to solve"; and (2) "If you can't try it, don't buy it." Use the sharpest precision software tool you can find to solve your problem and keep a constant look out for something…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design, Guidelines
Yu, Edmund; Feldman, Susan – Searcher, 1999
Provides an in-depth introduction to the various technologies that are bringing intelligent agents into the forefront of information technology, explaining how such agents work, the standards involved, and how agent-based applications can be developed. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design, Expert Systems
Horah, Jan L. – Searcher, 1998
Details the three phases the Jack Brause Library Real Estate Periodical Index (New York University) has gone through since it first went to an electronic format. Discusses beginning the electronic database, issues on electronic storage and use, implementing more user-friendly software, and the transition to the Web. (AEF)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Database Design
