CD-ROM local area networks: a user's guide
Norman Desmarais · Virtual Defense Library (Ministerio de Defensa) · 1991
Local area networks definition, requirements, implications. Why put CD-ROM on LAN? CD-ROM on various types of network LANtastic, Ethernet, Arcnet, Token Ring, peer to peer, etc considerations for the system manager - issues to consider before selecting a LAN. What are the options? advantages and disadvantages of the various options hardware options - drive towers, multiplatter, CD-NET, CD server, daisy chaining individual drives, custom design technology's infomachine, Information Access Corp's Info Trac Reference Centre software options - LANtastic, Opti-Net, Network OS, etc alternatives to networking multiple products on same station - advantages and disadvantages future considerations - Pioneer's minicharger, unanticipated problems, what's on the horizon? - CD-I, audio, multimedia CD-ROMs are they workable? copyright and licensing issues.