Developing the National Communications and Information Infrastructure.

Kapor, Mitchell; Weitzner, Daniel J.

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ERIC Number: EJ469218

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Publication Date: 1993

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Developing the National Communications and Information Infrastructure.

Kapor, Mitchell; Weitzner, Daniel J.

Internet Research, v3 n2 p21-30 Sum 1993

Discusses the importance of developing a national communications and information infrastructure to meet short-term needs. The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Open Platform Proposal, based on ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is described, and recommendations for public policy criteria for evaluating infrastructure proposals are included. (Contains 17 references.) (EAM)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks, Policy Formation, Technological Advancement, Telecommunications, Telephone Communications Systems, Teleworking, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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