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McMurdo, George – Journal of Information Science, 1995
Identifies and describes methods of compiling datasets, search interfaces and etymological metaphors and mythologies of three of the first generation of automated indexing systems: archie, veronica, and robots and search engines. (Author/JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Indexing, Information Retrieval

Ng Tye, Eugenia M. W.; Chau, Patrick Y. K. – Journal of Information Science, 1995
Explores the extent of information technology (IT) adoption in Hong Kong, the perceived benefits of IT, and the problems encountered in adopting IT, based on a postal survey of 116 companies. Topics include government policy, previous studies, annual expenditures on IT, IT personnel, IT applications, software used, and problems. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Software, Expenditures, Foreign Countries