CD-ROM local area networks : a user's guide
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CD-ROM local area networks : a user's guide
（Supplements to Computers in libraries, 24）
Meckler, c1991
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This text discusses the set up, management, hardware/software issues and copyright and licensing implications of installing a CD-ROM local area network in a library or information centre. It is designed for use by records managers, information systems analysts, office automation specialists and industrial librarians and starts by defining both networks and CD-ROM.
Table of Contents
- Local area networks definition, requirements, implications. Why put CD-ROM on LAN?
- CD-ROM on various types of network LANtastic, Ethernet, Arcnet, Token Ring, peer to peer, etc
- considerations for the system manager - issues to consider before selecting a LAN. What are the options? advantages and disadvantages of the various options
- hardware options - drive towers, multiplatter, CD-NET, CD server, daisy chaining individual drives, custom design technology's infomachine, Information Access Corp's Info Trac Reference Centre
- software options - LANtastic, Opti-Net, Network OS, etc
- alternatives to networking multiple products on same station - advantages and disadvantages
- future considerations - Pioneer's minicharger, unanticipated problems, what's on the horizon? - CD-I, audio, multimedia CD-ROMs are they workable?
- copyright and licensing issues.
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