Blueprint for a revolution
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The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is designed to provide for the development of state-of-the-art telecommunications network by encouraging competition or cooperation among the different telecommunications services. This act affects the cable television services and national phone services.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996
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Reinventing the home computer
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Computer manufacturers are developing new uses and configurations for the home computer. These innovations include Oracle Corp.'s Network Computer, Diba Inc.'s information appliances, WebTV Networks' Internet television and Apple Computer's portable home-and-classroom computer.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996
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Low-tech blues
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Issues concerning the merits and drawbacks of technological advances are discussed. The unreliable performance of computer equipment and the untapped potential of navigational satellites to solve everyday problems are explored.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
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