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| Carlton, Tom | 1 |
| Desmarais, Norman | 1 |
| Hudson, Barry J. | 1 |
| Joss, Molly W. | 1 |
| Smith, Timothy Ray | 1 |
| Tenopir, Carol | 1 |
| Wiedemer, John David | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
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| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
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Peer reviewedCarlton, Tom – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Consumer demand and advances in technology are generating increases in the availability of brand name compact disc (CD) recorders priced for average consumers. A comparative analysis of CD-recorders is presented based on functions, capabilities, cost, and marketability. Related issues are also discussed, including computer software; technical…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Consumer Economics, Copyrights
Peer reviewedTenopir, Carol; Smith, Timothy Ray – CD-ROM Professional, 1990
Describes and compares several general interest periodical indexes available on CD-ROM. Features described include target audience, coverage, updates, subscription prices, licensing, the availability of turnkey systems, search features and interfaces, screen displays, full-text support, and installation and support. The addresses of the companies…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Comparative Analysis, Display Systems, Indexes
Peer reviewedWiedemer, John David; Boelio, David B. – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Compares compact discs (CD-ROMs) and online services in terms of cost of information delivery; system advantages and disadvantages; future possibilities; and role in the National Information Infrastructure. Analysis reveals that CD-ROMs have the lowest information delivery cost and are endorsed by the marketplace as a cost-effective way to deliver…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedJoss, Molly W. – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Evaluates and compares three text-capable Windows-based multimedia CD-ROM authoring tools used by the publishing industry. Reviews product lines, hardware requirements, customer costs, screen designs, product uses, and product advantages and disadvantages. Examples of computer screen designs are displayed throughout the article, and a sidebar…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Comparative Analysis, Computer Software Reviews, Costs
Peer reviewedHudson, Barry J. – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Examines issues of CD-ROM networking for companies; identifies cost savings and focuses on administrative and technical problems. Highlights include slower access speed, technical design deficiencies, inconsistency in search engines and user interfaces, installation problems, drive letter selections, designs that work for LAN access, questions to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administrative Problems, Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces
Peer reviewedDesmarais, Norman – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Presents a comparison of two types of compact disc (CD-ROM) foreign language tutorials: (1) those made by publishers who favor an immersion approach; and (2) those made by publishers who use grammar-based approaches. Both types of CD-ROMs address various age groups, skill levels, and learning styles. (JMV)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education
