Approaches to a Common Data Base: Making Programs Look the Same

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Work on data base access and software integration in Japan has increased. The Japanese language has made this difficult. Two methods of creating a common program are via a user interface and creation of a super program. Several companies have taken a multi-window approach. A major problem in integration is the necessity for duplicate errors to be entered by at least two software systems. There are five methods of integation determined by the type of integation, processing capacity, functional simplicity, and operating environment. The most used method is a unified file structure for shared data resources. Greater software file compatibility has been achieved by using both CP-M-86 and MSDOS. Simplicity of information transfer can solve problems of affinity. Integrated software products in Japan are increasing and work is being done on 'super programs'.

Software, Suites (Software), Databases, Database, Interface, Japan, Integrated Software, Access Methods

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European Cable TV Revenues to Quadruple by 1988

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A study, by Frost and Sullivan, indicates that the installation of Western Europe cable television (CATV) will expand as a result of new legislation. Subscribers are expected to increase to 13.6 million or $2.4 billion by 1988. Teletext is expected to be the most common installation. Most new installations will occur in West Germany and France.

Internet services, Cable television, Legislative process, Europe, Study, Germany, Legislation, France, Teletext, Cable Television/Data Services, Expansion

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