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Designs on a National Research Network.

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Walsh, John – Science, 1988

Discusses the addition of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration database to the National Science Foundation's NSFnet data communication network. Outlines the history of databases in the United States and enumerates proposed upgrades from a new Office of Science and Technology policy report. (TW)

Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computers, Databases, Government Role

Research News. Getting Together Bit by Bit.

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Palca, Joseph – Science, 1990

Presented is the background, history, and development of the National Science Foundation's national computer network NSFNET. The growth of the system and the development of new features of the system including high speed communications are discussed. Examples of current uses are provided. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education