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Peer reviewedLeggott, Mark – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
Describes a typical configuration for a local area network (LAN), and discusses positive and negative factors to be considered when deciding whether to implement a LAN in a library setting. Situations in which LANS are or are not appropriate are identified, and alternatives to LANs are described. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency
Peer reviewedCain, Mark – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Describes a low-cost, upgradeable, CD-ROM network and gives a step-by-step description of the installation process, including inventorying assets, learning about network components, selecting a network, installing adapter boards, attaching cabling, installing software, testing, configuring the server, installing search software, installing a menu,…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design, Information Retrieval
Abbott, Robert; And Others – Educational Facility Planner, 1989
Offers a view of the current technologies for computer networking in schools along with cost-performance comparisons that planners need to take into account when deciding on networking systems. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Earle, Daniel W., Jr. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Describes the configuration of a workstation for a college design studio based on the Macintosh Plus microcomputer. Highlights include cost estimates, computer hardware peripherals, computer aided design software, networked studios, and potentials for new approaches to design activity in the computer based studio of the future. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Cost Estimates, Designers
Hazari, Sunil I. – Computing Teacher, 1991
Local area networks (LANs) are systems of computers and peripherals connected together for the purposes of electronic mail and the convenience of sharing information and expensive resources. In planning the design of such a system, the components to consider are hardware, software, transmission media, topology, operating systems, and protocols.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Sherouse, Vicki – Book Report, 1992
Describes hardware, software, and peripherals that were installed to network a stand-alone CD-ROM workstation in the library of a small K-12 school with similar computers in the computer laboratory. Experiences with two CD-ROM products--a full-text database of social science articles and an electronic version of World Book Encyclopedia--are…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Costs, Electronic Publishing, Elementary Secondary Education
Behn, John; Kirsch, Robert – Book Report, 1992
Provides guidelines for selection of a local area network for a high school library and discusses network and equipment costs and computer requirements, including recommendations regarding monitors, printers, compact disk players, mouse devices, and computer architecture. A second article reviews new technology exhibited at a recent computer…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Costs, Evaluation Criteria
