Conventional and hosted applications thrive, but open source ERP (enterprise resource planning) is coming on strong. In many ways, the evolution of the ERP market is littered with ironies. When Oracle began buying up customer relationship management (CRM) and ERP companies, some universities worried that they would be left with fewer choices and…

College faculty and students wishing to establish Internet connections are offered basic information on software selection for making direct connections, browsing the information services, and making indirect connections through on-line services. (MSE)