Battle of the LANs

Article Abstract:

Local Area Networks (LANs) are becoming very prominent in the business environment, allowing users access both to local resources and distant databases. Architectures include star configurations, bus architectures, ring networks, and tree architectures. LAN categories such as proprietary networks, both product-specific and independent, and open networks each have distinct advantages. Twisted pair wiring has emerged to provide advantages over broadband and baseband cable networks. Its ability to carry voice as well as data has led to the concept of a combined workstation- telephone, and a battle for control of the market. Users should evaluate LAN costs, compatibility, and their own applications. Photographs of LANs, a vendor chart and a LAN characteristics chart are included.

Technology, Ring networks, Compatibility, Broadband, Trends, Market, Baseband, Baseband transmission, Star Networks, Twisted Pair

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Information Systems - When the Going Gets Tough Even DP Department Specialists Can Run into Project Snags

Article Abstract:

Data processing departments, which know how to deal with expensive mainframe computers, can often run into trouble when trying to implement systems on personal computers. They often find the most expensive way to do the simplest project. Examples are given of how a data processing department tackled setting up a word processing system and a local area network.

Mainframe computers, Office automation, Humor, Personal Computers, Implementation, Mainframe Computer, Budgeting, Data Processing

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Information Systems

Article Abstract:

Careful consideration of product advertising is required in the selection of new automated equipment. Claims by enthusiastic sales persons of what a system can do require screening prior to decision making. Hands-on use of equipment during a demonstration is strongly recommended.

Software, Office Equipment, Hardware Selection, Vendors, Software Selection, Product selection, Deceptive Advertising

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