Hi-Tech: Hard Choices

Article Abstract:

Although still in its early stages, the interfacing of modern telephone systems with computers has produced extraordinary tools for telecommunications. When a set of standards for equipment has been established by the communications and computer industries, truly integrated systems will become available. Small companies with as few as a dozen telephones now have access to the same versatile systems as large businesses. The two basic types of business telephone systems are: Key and private branch exchange (PBX). A modem allows a computer to talk to a computer over telephone lines. A variety of switching systems is available from manufacturers. Intercom systems may be incorporated into a telephone system or remain separate. A glossary of Teletalk terms is included. A table shows the ten 1983 PBX market leaders. A photograph shows a private automatic branch exchange (PAXB) in use.

Computer industry, Computers, Digital computers, Standard, Standardization, Technology, Telephone systems, Office Equipment, Telecommunications, Telephone System, PBX

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Hard times in Ultima Thule

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Laxness' Icelandic novel "Independent People" tells of the story of the life and struggles of Bjartur, a farmer, and his family. The book, reissued by Vintage International, is among the novels for which Laxness won the Nobel Prize in 1955.

Column, Criticism and interpretation, Works, Iceland, Literature, Independent People (Book), Laxness, Halldor

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