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Levison, Andrew – Online, 1995
Provides an overview of the relationships between service providers and network equipment manufacturers that are attempting to gain control of the information superhighway market. Traditional online services are working to develop partnerships with television networks and publishing companies and will continue to play an important role in the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Equipment Manufacturers, Online Systems, Publishing Industry
Dern, Daniel P. – Online, 1997
Online users leave traces that others can find and use. Provides an overview of where and how users leave traces and what users can do to protect their privacy. Discusses Internet accounts; special files ("signature,""plan,""project,""file,""finger,""whois," and "vacation");…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Online Systems, Privacy
Valauskas, Edward J. – Online, 1995
Describes the experiences of the American Library Association in implementing an Internet gopher to make information more available to members. Topics discussed include an explanation of gopher software; organizational considerations, including organizational values; training to improve staff familiarity with the Internet; preparing documents for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Library Associations
Tucker, Susan A. – Online, 1987
Provides an overview of new developments in electronic mail, including the interconnection of online networks, some on an international level; and news on system upgrades of specific information services. The growth of the electronic mail industry and possible future trends are discussed and a glossary of technical terms is included. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Equipment, Electronic Mail, Global Approach
O'Leary, Mick – Online, 1997
Reviews the historical development of online information in libraries, including computers, software, and networks. Highlights include quotes from leaders in the field; the end-user movement; commercial products from vendors; the spread of the Internet and its effects on online companies and searchers; options on the World Wide Web; and future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Futures (of Society)
Notess, Greg R. – Online, 1994
Describes levels of Internet connectivity, physical connections, and connection speeds. Compares options for connecting to the Internet, including terminal accounts, dial-up terminal accounts, direct connections through a local area network, and direct connections using SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol) or PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). (eight…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cable Television, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks
Pemberton, Jeffery K. – Online, 1987
The vice president of a computerized information center discusses her career history, the development of information services and the database industry, current information technologies and the role of artificial intelligence, characteristics of indexers and abstractors employed, the kind of training needed by abstractors and indexers, and…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Computer Networks