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Ranade, Sanjay; Yee, Fonald – Optical Information Systems, 1989
Discusses software that is used to drive and access optical disk jukeboxes, which are used for data storage. Categories of the software are described, user categories are explained, the design of implementation approaches is discussed, and representative software products are reviewed. (eight references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design
Gallenberger, John; Batterton, John – Optical Information Systems, 1989
Describes the Eastman Kodak Company's microfilm and optical disk technologies and their applications. Topics discussed include WORM technology; retrieval needs and cost effective archival storage needs; engineering applications; jukeboxes; optical storage options; systems for use with mainframes and microcomputers; and possible future…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness, Engineering
Lunin, Lois F. – Optical Information Systems, 1990
Describes technological aspects of image information, compares it with alphanumeric databases, and discusses applications in the areas of business, government, libraries, and medicine and more. The components of an image processing system are explained, systems analysis and design are discussed, and predictions for the 1990s are offered. (153…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design
