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Beecher, Henry – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1989
Presents a basic orientation to the functions and capabilities of disk operating systems (DOS), aimed at the nontechnically oriented user of IBM personal computers and compatible microcomputers. Areas discussed include booting up, the use of floppy and hard disks, file storage and manipulation, and directories. Further readings are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Floppy Disks, Information Storage, Microcomputers
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
Paijmans, H. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1988
Discusses the design and implementation of database management systems for low-organized and natural language text on small computers. Emphasis is on the efficient storage and access of primary (text) and secondary (dictionary) files. Possible expansions to the system to increase its use in linguistic research are considered. (six references)…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
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Arps, Mark – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
Explains the basic hardware, software, and media options for changing from a CD-ROM user to a CD-ROM publisher. Highlights include system configurations; computer recommendations; transfer media, including tapes, discs, and optical media; backup software and formatting/simulation software; costs; and publishing systems. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design
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Chow, Wing S. – Information Development, 1992
Describes a microcomputer-based microfilm management system that has been developed in a medium-sized manufacturing firm's library in Hong Kong. The system configuration is explained, a design and selection plan for a microfilm format is discussed, a selection plan for hardware is described, and an indexing system is explained. (nine references)…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Decision Support Systems, Foreign Countries, Indexing
Vandergrift, Kay E. – School Library Journal, 1988
Describes the possibilities of hypermedia stackware with emphasis on applications for youth librarians. A model for the development and evaluation of stackware is offered, and an example of a proposed hypermedia product is provided. Differences in personal interest levels and learning styles are considered, and copyright concerns are discussed.…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Cognitive Style, Computer Software
Barden, William, Jr. – Science PROBE!, 1991
Described is a simple electronic interface that can receive signals from up to four analog sensors and four event detectors and save the data on disk. Schematic diagrams, construction details, sample temperature plot and weather station logging programs, and a parts list are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Anderson, Stephen T., Sr. – 1997
This paper describes a college math and computer science educator's experience integrating multimedia materials in classroom instruction. It serves as a "tutorial" for non-computer science educators considering adding multimedia presentations to their instruction. The paper covers: the time commitment for developing and integrating multimedia…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design
Williams, Brian K.; Sawyer, Stacey C.; Hutchinson, Sarah E. – 1999
This book is intended for use as a concepts textbook to accompany a one-semester or one-quarter introductory course on computers or microcomputers. Key features of this third edition include: emphasis on unification of computer and communications systems; revision in response to extensive instructor and student feedback; commonsense illustration…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development
Hoffman, Tony – 1988
Sophisticated database management systems (DBMS) for microcomputers are becoming increasingly easy to use, allowing small school districts to develop their own autonomous databases for tracking enrollment and student progress in special education. DBMS applications can be designed for maintenance by district personnel with little technical…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
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Geethananda, Hemamalee – Information Development, 1991
Describes software selection criteria considered for use with the bibliographic database of the Development Information Network for South Asia (DEVINSA), which is located in Sri Lanka. Highlights include ease of database creation, database size, input, editing, data validation, inverted files, searching, storing searches, vocabulary control, user…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Case Studies, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design
Miami-Dade Community Coll., FL. – 1992
This book contains 37 papers on computer use in higher education originally presented at a May, 1992, conference of college and university computer users. Most of the papers describe programs or systems implemented at particular institutions and cover the following: systems for career planning, automating purchasing and financial commitments,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Career Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs