[1495] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
differences in cd-rom and online databases
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (carol s hardin)
Thu Oct 15 18:07:44 1992
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1992 16:28:19 CDT
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From: carol s hardin <T400153%UNIVSCVM.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu>
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I am currently doing research comparing cd-rom network stations, locally
mounted databases, and online databases. (1) I am interested in cost
comparisons of the three options, and at what point (minutes of use)
cd-rom and locally-mounted databases become cheaper than online use.
(2) How often does updating occur in specific databases online versus cd-rom?
(3) How many cds can be housed in one network station?
(4) Are there problems with switching between cd's in a workstation?
(5) Which databases have been most popular with undergraduates in an
academic setting?
(6) What type of database has worked best for you (cdrom, locally-mounted,
or online)?
Thank you so much for your help. :)
Carol S Hardin <T400153 at UNIVSCVM>
