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Microcomputer Software for Online Information Management: An Overview.
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Nieuwenhuysen, Paul – Electronic Library, 1988
Summary of the findings of a critical overview of more than 200 microcomputer programs using PC-DOS/MS-DOS for online information management discusses software for telecommunications, conversion/reformatting, storage and retrieval of text information, and word processing. (6 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Microcomputers
The Old and the New in Document Processing.
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Allport, Graham; Jarratt, Peter – Electronic Library, 1992
Discusses document processing software packages and describes the TEX system, a document compiler intended to produce high quality typesetting. It is noted that the X-window system provides a windowing environment that makes the system faster, more efficient, and more user friendly, and its use in connection with the TEX system is explained. (four…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Desktop Publishing, Documentation
A Bibliography of Text Information Management Software for IBM Microcomputers and Compatibles.
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Nieuwenhuysen, Paul – Electronic Library, 1988
This bibliography lists 754 books and articles which focus on programs that can run on IBM microcomputers and compatibles using PC DOS/MS DOS, and that can be used in online information and documentation work. An index lists the software packages alphabetically by title and references them to the main entries, which are listed by author. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval
Software for Microcomputers in Libraries and Information Units.
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Tedd, Lucy A. – Electronic Library, 1983
Descriptions of available microcomputer software cover basic software, word processing, database management systems, in-house information retrieval, searching of external online information retrieval systems, in-house library housekeeping, and financial and management software. Checklist of points to consider when acquiring software, 36…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Equipment Manufacturers
The Possibilities and Limitations of Document Information Systems and Text Management Systems in Organisations.
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van Putten, G. W.; Smedinga, R. – Electronic Library, 1992
Discussion of problems that organizations face regarding the selection, management, and accession of information services focuses on the extent to which document information systems (DIS) and text management systems (TMS) can improve the management and accessibility of information sources. Examples of TMS applications are described. (11…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Databases
Software for Information Storage and Retrieval Tested, Evaluated and Compared: Part VI--Various Additional Programs.
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Sieverts, Eric G.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1993
Reports on tests evaluating nine microcomputer software packages designed for information storage and retrieval: BRS-Search, dtSearch, InfoBank, Micro-OPC, Q&A, STN-PFS, Strix, TINman, and ZYindex. Tables and narrative evaluations detail results related to security, hardware, user features, search capability, indexing, input, maintenance of files,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation