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Computer Viruses. Technology Update.
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Ponder, Tim, Comp.; Ropog, Marty, Comp.; Keating, Joseph, Comp. – 1997
This document provides general information on computer viruses, how to help protect a computer network from them, measures to take if a computer becomes infected. Highlights include the origins of computer viruses; virus contraction; a description of some common virus types (File Virus, Boot Sector/Partition Table Viruses, Trojan Horses, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Software, Disk Drives
Audiographics: Linking Remote Classrooms.
Barker, Bruce O.; Goodwin, Robert D. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Describes audiographics teleteaching, a microcomputer-based system incorporating computer graphics for distance education. Topics covered include use of audiographics for inservice courses to teachers in Hawaii; appropriate telecommunications software; a model for audiographics teleteaching; strengths and weaknesses of audiographics; and…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Integrated Learning Systems and Their Alternatives: Problems and Cautions.
Maddux, Cleborne D.; Willis, Jerry W. – Educational Technology, 1992
Examines the advisability of public school adoption of integrated learning systems (ILSs). Topics discussed include computer networks; alternatives to ILSs, including stand-alone microcomputers and networks without ILSs; ILSs and theories of learning and teaching; turnkey systems; and ILSs and the profit motive of vendors. (17 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks
Computer Networking for Educators.
McCain, Ted D. E.; Ekelund, Mark – 1993
This book is intended to introduce the basic concepts of connecting computers together and to equip individuals with the technical background necessary to begin constructing small networks. For those already experienced with creating and maintaining computer networks, the book can help in considering the creation of a schoolwide network. The book…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Administration, Educational Environment
An Image Database on a Parallel Processing Network.
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Philip, G.; And Others – Information Services and Use, 1991
Describes the design and development of an image database for photographs in the Ulster Museum (Northern Ireland) that used parallelism from a transputer network. Topics addressed include image processing techniques; documentation needed for the photographs, including indexing, classifying, and cataloging; problems; hardware and software aspects;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Building a Gateway for the CD-ROM Network: A Step toward the Virtual Library with the Virtual Microsystems V-Server.
Sylvia, Margaret – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1993
Describes one college library's experience with a gateway for dial-in access to its CD-ROM network to increase access to automated index searching for students off-campus. Hardware and software choices are discussed in terms of access, reliability, affordability, and ease of use. Installation problems are discussed, and an appendix lists product…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software