Introduction to Network Publishing
Brewster Kahle, Richard Koman · Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce · 1996
Network publishing is the integration of computer networks and traditional publishing that creates a basis for a new mechanism for organized information sharing. Computer networks can now support interactive text applications across many countries. Publishers have been exploiting computer technology to speed printed publications to market. Using computer networks for the distribution of work takes this trend to the next logical step. Based on the experience of the WAIS™, World Wide Web, and Gopher systems on the Internet, this article will propose the technical rationale for network publishing and suggest some of the components of a successful commercial system.