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Rugg, Tom – CD-ROM Professional, 1993
Describes the hardware, operating systems, and expenses involved with linking personal computers in low-cost, small- to medium-sized LANs (local area networks) that permit users to share CD-ROM resources. Purchasing and installing Ethernet hardware, the use of starter kits, assembling individual components, and LANtastic and NetWare Lite network…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Costs, Local Area Networks
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Wolfe, Janet L. – CD-ROM Professional, 1994
Discusses issues to be considered when networking multimedia CD-ROMs. Topics addressed include CD-ROM networking software; license concerns; configurations for CD-ROM servers; data caching; SCSI devices; CD-ROM drives; workstation configurations, including minimum requirements for five popular CD-ROM titles; and system setup troubleshooting tips.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Optical Data Disks
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Koren, Judy – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
The second part of a report on CD-ROM networking in libraries describes LAN (local area network) technology; networking software and towers; gateway software for connecting to campuswide networks; Macintosh LANs; and network licenses. Several product and software reviews are included, and a sidebar lists vendor addresses. (NRP)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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Kahn, Paul – CD-ROM Professional, 1990
Describes the Intermedia software, an integrated environment that supports the creation, display, and linking of text and graphics on a network of workstations. Making links, navigation and orientation, and presenting information using the program are addressed. Two publications created with Intermedia and techniques employed for these…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Publishing, Hypermedia, Local Area Networks
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Rutherford, John – CD-ROM Professional, 1990
Summarizes advantages, components, and manufacturers of CD-ROM networks based on experiences at the Central Connecticut State University library. Three configurations are described, and the steps in installing a network where a large number of databases are shared by a number of microcomputers are detailed. Licensing and network performance issues…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Automation
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Brueggeman, Peter; And Others – CD-ROM Professional, 1993
This issue includes 17 articles that provide suggestions for using CD-ROMs. Topics discussed include enhancing CD-ROM performance; CD-ROM management; personal computers; CD-ROM workstations; remote access to CD-ROMs; electronic publishing; local area networks with CD-ROMs; CD-ROMs and multimedia; evaluating CD-ROM products; and glossaries of local…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Software, Electronic Publishing, Evaluation Criteria
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Walker, Becki – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Describes three companies' approaches to marketing and selling CD-ROM products on the World Wide Web. Benefits include low overhead for Internet-based sales, allowance for creativity, and ability to let customers preview products online. Discusses advertising, information delivery, content, information services, and security. (AEF)
Descriptors: Advertising, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Security
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Kittle, Paul W. – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
Describes the development of a local area network (LAN) at Loma Linda University that allows remote access for both IBM and Macintosh microcomputers to CD-ROMs. Topics discussed include types of networks; fiber optic technology; networking CD-ROM drives; remote access; modems; CD-ROM databases; memory management; interface software; and future…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Databases, Futures (of Society)
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Kriz, Harry M.; And Others – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
Discussion of CD-ROM networking using local area networks (LANs) in libraries focuses on the design and implementation of a public use CD-ROM network at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The use of LANtastic is described, enlarging the network allowing access from remote locations is explained, and personnel requirements are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Library Automation, Library Personnel
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McQueen, Howard – CD-ROM Professional, 1990
Examines technical and support issues that impact on libraries' decisions to provide patrons with remote communication access to CD-ROM local area networks. Areas discussed include licensing costs for CD-ROM, remote control communications software, dedicated hardware, system maintenance, computer security, and the provision of quality, user…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Database Producers, Dial Access Information Systems
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Koren, Judy – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
The first of two articles on multiuser access to CD-ROM databases examines options that do not involve a local area network (LAN). Hardware and software requirements, advantages, and disadvantages for several alternatives are described. A product and company directory is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals
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Bovenlander, J. H.; And Others – CD-ROM Professional, 1993
Describes the required hardware, software, and configuration of the local area network for information sources and CD-ROMS in the medical libraries at Erasmus University, Rotterdam. Problems encountered with microcomputer diversity, memory requirements, device drivers, and Microsoft Extension software are related; and the network's future growth…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
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Doering, David – CD-ROM Professional, 1996
Discusses issues to consider in selecting a CD-ROM network solution, including throughput (speed of data delivery), security, access, servers, key features, training, jukebox support, documentation, and licenses. Reviews software products offered by Novell, Around Technology, Micro Design, Smart Storage, Microtest, Meridian, CD-Connection,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews
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Lieberman, Paula – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Provides an overview of developments in CD-ROM networking technology and describes products offered by Axis, Banyan (VINES--network operating environment), CD Connection, Celerity, Data/Ware, Document Imaging Systems Corporation (DISC), Imagery, Jodian, Meridian, Micro Design International, Microsoft, Microtest, Novell, OnLine Computer Systems,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews