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Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Describes the development of Usenet, the User's Network, a computer network that distributes group discussions (newsgroups) on different topics. Network News software is described, the rapid growth in popularity and heavy network traffic is discussed, and a hierarchical classification scheme to limit the amount of information for users is…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Cibbarelli, Pamela – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Provides a comprehensive list of all the major vendors offering the Windows NT operating system, the latest in integrated online library systems software. Describes features and capabilities; platforms; and libraries where it is installed. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Information Services, Integrated Library Systems
Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Outlines the features and drawbacks of Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS). Praises the ease of use for end users and the variety of documents and other information available, but cautions users about searching problems resulting from the use of relevance ranking schemes. Calls for greater librarian involvement. (EA)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Full Text Databases, Information Networks
