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Putting the squeeze on music

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The advent of the Internet has given a new impetus to the music business, allowing small-time musicians to reach their fans and compete better with giant record labels. Digital music allows more direct contact between artists and consumers because some middlemen and marketers are not necessary for this medium.

Author: Grossman, Wendy M.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
Usage, Internet, Information services, Music industry, Digital sound recordings

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Wearing your computer

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Current developments in wearable computers point to the utility of such devices in the everyday world. Some think that it would be the fourth wave of computing but it is still too early to tell. There are also question involved that need to be answered regarding the proper use of these devices.

Author: Grossman, Wendy M.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
Forecasts and trends, Minicomputers, Cybernetics, Computers and civilization, Computers and society

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Wireless wonder

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The 802.11b standard, which was developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and is one of the fastest growing wireless standards, is examined.

Author: Grossman, Wendy M.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Standards, Wireless communications, Wireless communication systems, Broadband transmission, Broadband

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