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Retrieval Interfaces for CD-ROM Bibliographic Databases.

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Beheshti, Jamshid – CD-ROM Professional, 1991

The retrieval interfaces of six CD-ROM databases are examined to demonstrate their differences and similarities. An alternative interface is suggested which offers users a choice between a menu driven system and the Common Command Language, a proposed standard. (12 references) (EAM)

Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Menu Driven Software, Online Searching, Online Vendors

Data Transfer Capabilities of CD-ROM Software, Part II.

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Jasco, Peter – CD-ROM Professional, 1991

Describes and compares several exchange/transfer formats used to upload records into software host programs, including unstructured or plain ASCII; fixed field; delimited ASCII; tagged; MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging); and graphic. It is concluded that CD-ROM producers should strengthen the built-in output management of programs and offer…

Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation