A chapter in need of an author

Article Abstract:

The hardware and software which would be necessary to link all the UK's 4,200 public libraries to create a single information network already exists. However, purchasing and installing this technology would cost considerably more than 100 million pounds sterling. It is widely agreed that such a network would be a very valuable asset, but no agreement has yet been reached on how it could be funded. The existing government is unwilling to meet the entire cost, and this is unlikely to change if the Labour party wins the forthcoming general election.

Information management, Libraries

---

The Net shy go shopping

Article Abstract:

The Virtual Emporium in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, has 30 computer terminals which are locked onto the Web sites of 80 online retailers worldwide which have reached an agreement with this store. The store does not charge for this service, making its money instead by charging retailers a percentage of sales. It particularly aims to attract people who feel uneasy using the Internet and still want to meet people when they shop.

Retail trade, Online shopping, Los Angeles, California

---

Don't ditch the tranny yet

Article Abstract:

There are now more than 100 radio outlets across the world which are broadcasting via the Internet. In the UK, Virgin is the only station with a cybertransmitter. Radio broadcasting via the Internet onto a PC is made possible with the use of RealAudio software, developed by Progressive Networks. This allows anyone with an ordinary computer and a connection to the World Wide Web to listen and broadcast sounds in real time.

Radio broadcasting industry

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: And the poor inherited Blair. Take the third way to nirvana. What the disabled need most is for the rest of us to think differently
• Abstracts: A health service in search of a vision. This prescription might do some good. A firm but healthy direction
• Abstracts: All in the line of duties. Brown plans a Budget worthy of his hero. Cautious Clarke gives a penny and holds out a 20p promise
• Abstracts: A Chancellor at the end of his tether. No. They're not even fit to tie the laces
• Abstracts: 'I've told them that Emma is in heaven.' (reactions in Dunblane, Scotland, to shootings at local primary school)

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.