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Building a Micro-Computer Based Local Area Network for Libraries:From Concept to Percept


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Describes the need for networking a library with various constituent units of its parent organization. A case for building a microcomputer based Local Area Network is put forth to achieve this goal. The article also compares the characteristics of a minicomputer based system with those of a microcomputer based system. The article also defines the concepts of network, networking, network topology etc., and its application in the library.
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J. P. S. Ahuja
National Institute of Immunology, S. J. S. Marg, New Delhi 110 067
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J. P. S. Ahuja
National Institute of Immunology, S. J. S. Marg, New Delhi 110 067, India

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Describes the need for networking a library with various constituent units of its parent organization. A case for building a microcomputer based Local Area Network is put forth to achieve this goal. The article also compares the characteristics of a minicomputer based system with those of a microcomputer based system. The article also defines the concepts of network, networking, network topology etc., and its application in the library.