Investment spam, digital libraries, video tours, solid‐state PC

Abstract

Purpose

The aim is to review developments on the internet, especially those of general cybernetic interest.

Design/methodology/approach

A current persistent type of unsolicited e‐mail is described, with speculation about its motivation. An initiative for a European Digital Library is reviewed, as are also arrangements for digital tours of the Hermitage art collection in St Petersburg and of the Alhambra in Spain and a major mosque in Istanbul. The last two demonstrate an important advance in the technology applicable in such displays. Reference is also made to a major advance in computer technology, particularly useful in portable machines.

Findings

These are reports on some current developments.

Practical implications

The discussion of investment spam may suggest studies of market dynamics. The other topics bear on practical issues of data management and retrieval, interactive visual display and computer technology.

Originality/value

It is hoped this is a valuable periodic review.

Citation

Andrew, A.M. (2007), "Investment spam, digital libraries, video tours, solid‐state PC", Kybernetes, Vol. 36 No. 1, pp. 13-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920710743411