Where's New York? Ask the computer

Article Abstract:

AutoMap Inc's $99.95 AutoMap geographic information system is a handy program to have for road-trip planning. The software runs on all IBM compatible microcomputers as well as laptops. AutoMap's main purpose is to help users find the best route to their desired destination. The software's final configuration takes into account information such as the speed at which the travellers would like to drive, the interim destinations where they would like to visit, and the roads they would like to avoid. Clear road directions are presented in printouts. The program also includes such information as important phone numbers for travel. On a Super Video Graphics Array (VGA) screen, the AutoMap map presentations are crisp and beautiful. And with an able printer, users can receive an equally clear print-out of the map. Versions for the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows will be available by May, 1992. A $500 version aimed at corporate users will be marketed as well.

Evaluation, Geographic information systems, Software Packages, Geographic Information System, AutoMap Inc., Automap Road Atlas (Map database)

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For the scientist, electronic notebooks

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Virtual Notebook System, or VNS, is a software package, developed at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, that allows a computer workstation to function like a multimedia laboratory notebook. The program allows a workstation to accept text, sound, electronic mail, photographs, still video images or fax messages as inputs. VNS is designed to connect to networks, so that it is portable. The software can call up the notebook on various brands of workstations, and scientists, using the X Windows operating system, can share their notebooks via networks with other researchers located anywhere in the world. VSN is arranged so that a change made by one user is seen immediately by all. VSN can monitor sources such as newswires, collection data automatically. VSN is available through Groupwork Systems Inc, a commercial subsidiary created by Baylor, for $2,500.

Innovations, Computer software industry, Product introduction, Product Announcement, Research, Multimedia systems, Scientific software, Scientific Research, Multimedia Technology, Electronic Organizer, Software Publishers, Baylor College of Medicine, Groupwork Systems Products, Virtual Notebook System (Workgroup software)

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