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Lasbo, Paul – Online, 1984
Describes uses of the microcomputer by Instant Information, Inc., highlighting administrative tasks (accounting, correspondence, file maintenance) and microcomputer's ability to act as dumb terminal in information retrieval. Software selection, the company's computer program "Instantcom" which supports communication and retrieval, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Information Retrieval, Input Output Devices
Dewey, Patrick R. – Online, 1983
Examines features of consumer online services (CompuServe, Source, Apple) highlighting electronic mail, job listing, news and "tip" information, financial services, programing, citizen band simulation, online encyclopedia, costs, Gamemaster (a game system in Evanston, Illinois), electronic bulletin boards, and communications software…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Costs, Databases
Casbon, Susan – Online, 1983
Based on online searching experiences on microcomputer at a small liberal arts college, this article outlines for the novice advantages and disadvantages of micro-searching, legal implications, future trends, and factors to consider in selecting hardware and software. A 16-item bibliography arranged in order of usefulness and 10 references are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Copyrights
