CD-ROM drives
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Most new computers include a CD drive. The CD-ROM has become a popular way to distribute data and large applications. A buyer's guide is presented that lists CD-ROM drives, all of which are multisession Photo CD-compatible and CD-ROM/XA ready. The first drives available were single-speed, with throughput of 150KB per second. The current standard is 4X, with a 600Kbps throughput. Newer 6X models are now starting to appear. The throughput is standardized, regardless of manufacturer. However, playback speed can also be affected by cache size and other parameters. A cache stores information just after the last block of requested data in the computer's RAM. Software-based caching utilities are available to help speed up older drives. IBM CD-ROM drives have SCSI or proprietary IDE interfaces. The SCSI drives allow users to chain together multiple devices from a single host bus adapter card. All Mac drives are SCSI compliant.
Publication Name: Newmedia
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1060-7188
Year: 1995
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The ghost in the network
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The Web site of the future will be a 'ghost site,' a business site that sees minimal activity and rare updating. Web sites are reportedly costing more to build and maintain than was initially predicted, and consumers are becoming more savvy and cynical about marketing practices. Hence, few companies' sites would be likely to receive repeat visits by customers. Consumers are ceasing to respond to advertising that looks and smells like advertising, and regularly updated, slick Web sites look like advertising. Web publishers are going to need to start paying more attention to technology and content as this consumer trend continues.
Publication Name: Newmedia
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 1060-7188
Year: 1996
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