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Peer reviewedTroxel, Duane K.; Chiavacci, Jim – TechTrends, 1985
Describes seven methods to transfer data from Apple computer disks to IBM computer disks and vice versa: print out data and retype; use a commercial software package, optical-character reader, homemade cable, or modem to pass or transfer data directly; pay commercial data-transfer service; or store files on mainframe and download. (MBR)
Descriptors: Character Recognition, Computer Software, Electronic Equipment, Information Storage
Peer reviewedKanters, Ben – Electronic Library, 1983
Report on use of the microcomputer for information storage and retrieval (ISR) notes hardware (floppy disks, keyboard, screen, printer); functions of ISR software; standardization of the operating system; database creation; data entry; indexing; search process; choice of ISR software package; software market and user; training and instruction; and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Kolner, Stuart J. – Online, 1986
This discussion of uploading (the transmission of information from local memory to a remote system) covers benefits, disadvantages, host system features, technical aspects, and four examples of uploading using CROSSTALK. Examples include function keys, searcher assistance with commonly-used terms, the use of hedges and boiler-plate searching, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Storage
Peer reviewedSchoonbaert, Dirk – Electronic Library, 1997
Discussion of personal bibliographic systems (PBS) that manage the input, storage, retrieval, and output of bibliographic references focuses on low-cost mainstream bibliographic software for personal use or smaller libraries. Structural flexibility, indexes, printing and downloading, searching, and interface- and management-related issues are…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software
Boss, Richard – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
This article defines three separate categories of microcomputers--personal, desk-top, multi-user devices--and relates storage capabilities (expandability, floppy disks) to library applications. Highlghts include de facto standards, operating systems, database management systems, applications software, circulation control systems, dumb and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Databases
East Texas State Univ., Commerce. Occupational Curriculum Lab. – 1986
As one of a series of curriculum guides for office education programs in Texas, this guide contains five units of instruction in data processing. Each of the units consists of these components: unit outline, performance chart for rating students, notes to the instructor, unit overview (content of unit with illustrations as needed), test, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Processing, Information Storage
