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Image Compression: Making Multimedia Publishing a Reality.
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Anson, Louisa – CD-ROM Professional, 1993
Describes the new Fractal Transform technology, a method of compressing digital images to represent images as seen by the mind's eye. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for compressed image formats are discussed in relationship to Fractal Transform, and it is compared with Discrete Cosine Transform. Thirteen figures…
Descriptors: Electronic Publishing, Illustrations, Information Storage, Optical Disks
CD-Recordable: The New Storage Medium for Business and Pleasure.
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Kalstrom, David – CD-ROM Professional, 1994
Describes CD-Recordable (Compact Disk-Recordable) as an economical information storage medium. Business and government applications are discussed, including prototyping, archiving and back-up, sales, marketing, accounting, and customer support and service. Future possibilities are also considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Accounting, Archives, Cost Effectiveness, Futures (of Society)
Integrated CD-ROM and WORM Optical Disk Systems on the Navy's Paperless Ship.
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Thiel, Thomas J. – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
The integration of optical disk systems employing WORM (Write Once Read Many) technology with CD-ROM systems can enhance information management. Two integrated system applications are the Paperless Ship Project of the U.S. Navy and the FEDLOG (Federal Logistics Data on CD-ROM) of the Defense Logistics Agency. These initiatives are described and…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Information Management, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Electronic Document Management Systems: Where Are They Today?
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Koulopoulos, Thomas M.; Frappaolo, Carl – CD-ROM Professional, 1993
Discusses developments in document management systems based on a survey of over 400 corporations and government agencies. Text retrieval and imaging markets, architecture and integration, purchasing plans, and vendor market leaders are covered. Five graphs present data on user preferences for improvements. A sidebar article reviews the development…
Descriptors: Full Text Databases, Graphs, Information Management, Information Retrieval
Writing Bootable CD-ROM; Try This at Home.
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Starrett, Robert – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Describes the step-by-step process of writing a bootable CD-ROM. Discusses equipment and background. Steps include copying the hard drive, creating an image, editing, determining boot catalog placement, and creating the boot record. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Background, Computer Software Development, Editing
The New Information Age for the Federal Government--CP Interviews SIGCAT's Jerry McFaul.
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Herther, Nancy K. – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
Interview with a computer scientist for the U.S. Geological Survey focuses on CD-ROM as a medium for publishing, disseminating, and archiving government data; the private sector's role in producing value-added CD-ROM products; and SIGCAT (Special Interest Group for CD-ROM Applications and Technology), a free CD-ROM user group. (NRP)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Electronic Publishing, Government Publications, Information Dissemination
Choosing a CD-ROM Network Solution.
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Doering, David – CD-ROM Professional, 1996
Discusses issues to consider in selecting a CD-ROM network solution, including throughput (speed of data delivery), security, access, servers, key features, training, jukebox support, documentation, and licenses. Reviews software products offered by Novell, Around Technology, Micro Design, Smart Storage, Microtest, Meridian, CD-Connection,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews