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Pournelle, Jerry – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes the computer field before the advent of CP/M (Control Program for Microcomputers), an operating system which facilitated compatibility between different computers. CP/M's functions and flaws and the advent of Apple DOS and UCSD Pascal, two additional widely used operating systems, and the significance of their development are also…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Equipment, History, Information Processing
Peer reviewedPistorius, J. M.; Smith, J. W. – Electronic Library, 1985
Describes development and implementation of microcomputer system for request handling, recordkeeping, and invoicing at the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information (CSTI) Document Delivery Service of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Unforeseen advantages of the system are reviewed, including electronic…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Describes the IV + V System, a software package designed by the Institut fur Maschinelle Dokumentation for the United Nations General Information Programme and UNISIST to support automation of local information and documentation services. Principle program features and functions outlined include input/output, databank, text image, output, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design, Display Systems, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKampfner, Roberto R. – Information Processing and Management, 1985
Presents a formal model for specification of logical requirements of computer-based information systems that incorporates structural and dynamic aspects based on two separate models: the Logical Information Processing Structure and the Logical Information Processing Network. The model's role in systems development is discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design Requirements, Information Needs, Information Processing
Wiseman, Michael – Perspectives in Computing: Applications in the Academic and Scientific Community, 1986
Describes the large-class BIJOU teaching support system developed at University of California-Berkeley to facilitate recordkeeping and communication with support staff. Reasons why large classes exist, organizational elements, and teaching support systems requirements are reviewed. Tasks supported by the BIJOU saystem, costs, and possible…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Computer Software, Costs, Educational Administration
Peer reviewedFreeman, Diana; Levett, John – Education and Computing, 1985
Describes two research projects based on QUEST and proposes an information handling model. Design, interrogation, and evaluation of data files are discussed relative to restraints imposed by child's developmental stage and nature of software employed. Implications of computer-related information handling for curriculum design and children's…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Curriculum Development, Databases, Developmental Stages
Download full textCotter, Gladys A. – 1984
Charged with facilitating access to scientific and technical information (STI) databases, online services, and networks relevant to the conduct and management of research and engineering programs, the Defense Technical Information Center was designated as the Department of Defense (DoD) focal point for the development of an intelligent gateway…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Software
