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Pearlman, Dara – Popular Computing, 1984
Discusses advantages and pleasures of utilizing a personal computer at home to receive electronic mail; participate in online conferences, software exchanges, and game networks; do shopping and banking; and have access to databases storing volumes of information. Information sources for the services mentioned are included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Costs, Databases
Miastkowski, Stan – Popular Computing, 1982
Discusses in detail the modem (short for modulator/demodulator), an electronic device which links one computer with another using telephone lines, and its importance to home computers. An extensive chart is included which gives purchasing information on low-speed and medium-speed modems. (JJD)
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
Hartmann, Thom – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes systems which use wireless terminals to communicate with mainframe computers or minicomputers via radio band, discusses their limitations, and gives examples of networks using such systems. The use of communications satellites to increase their range and the possibility of using light beams to transmit data are also discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Graphics, Display Systems, Futures (of Society)
Watt, Dan – Popular Computing, 1984
Outlines the development of Plato, a unified computer system linking terminals to a central educational network; critically reviews Plato's new Homelink system which provides access to 273 games and lessons; and discusses its present capabilities and possible future improvements to make Homelink attractive to home users interested in educational…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Documentation