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Stahl, Bil – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1993
Discusses multipoint interactive video networks and describes experiences with two networks in North Carolina, the MCNC CONCERT (COmmunications network of North Carolina for Education, Research, and Technology) and the Vision Carolina network. Digital video is explained, and issues concerning various components of the telecommunications industry…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Networks, Interactive Video, Telecommunications
Arora, Jagdish; And Others – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1992
Offers a tutorial on telecommunications that covers the basic concepts, types, techniques, and protocols of data communications. Current scenarios for computer communications networks, their connectivity to global telecommunication environments, and global online retrieval services are discussed. Ten data communication networks and seven online…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Glossaries
Microcomputers for Information Management, 1995
Amplifies five principles set forth at the 1994 World Telecommunication Development Conference held in Buenos Aires (Argentina) to identify the U.S. government role in developing a global information infrastructure. Highlights include private sector investment, competition, open access, flexible regulatory environment, universal service, and a…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Competition, Computer Networks, Conferences
Microcomputers for Information Management, 1995
Suggests uses for the NII (National Information Infrastructure) for education and lifelong learning. Highlights include educational benefits of technology; current uses of telecommunications for education, including instructional video and distance learning; the role of various federal, state, and local agencies; telecommunications in the…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
Shraiberg, Yakov L. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1994
Gives an overview of past, present, and future developments the of Russian information infrastructure with emphasis on sci-tech information (STI). Research presented includes survey of the state STI system; STI infrastructure in transition; acquisition of foreign sci-tech publications; user needs; budgetary funding of scientific and information…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computers, Economic Factors, Foreign Countries
