PCs don't help citizens overcome their apathy

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Four articles summarize current technology news: a study done at the University of California's Annenberg School for Communication suggests that networked microcomputers are not especially useful in encouraging citizens' participation in government; the Department of Defense (DoD) is years behind schedule in its software development projects; a research project involving a database that contains common-sense knowledge progresses slowly; and Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) expresses interest in 'artificial reality' technologies. The common sense database is part of a research project being managed at Microelectronics & Computer Technology Corp, Austin, TX, by Douglas Lenat. MITI apparently foresees markets for artificial reality technologies in entertainment and consumer-electronics products.

Commercial physical research, Social aspects, Research, Microcomputers, Software engineering, Economic policy, Technology application, Technology, Expert systems, Computer simulation, Social conditions, United States. Department of Defense, Japan. Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Microcomputer, Social Issue, Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corp., Lenat, Douglas

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Microsoft, Sony to pool talents for new device

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Microsoft is planning to provide software tools and electronic titles for Sony's CD-ROM XA, code-named Bookman, which is a new computer player. Sony is developing the product as part of a plan to introduce a new consumer electronic device that Sony hopes will capture the attention of the US market like the Walkman audio players did when first introduced. The Bookman player will combine audio and video capabilities into one machine that measures two inches thick, seven inches wide and six inches deep. The product will run MS-DOS and will display text and video from electronic books stored on compact disk on screen. The product will sell for less than $1,000. Sony believes that the small sizes of notebook computers and the merging of the electronics and computer industries should create a new market.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Hand-held computers, Handheld computers, Product development, Product information, Microsoft Corp., Consumer electronics industry, Consumer electronics, Sony Corp., MSFT, Multimedia systems, New Product, Cooperative Agreements, Multimedia Technology

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