The new data networks—now and in the near future
Program: electronic library and information systems
ISSN: 0033-0337
Article publication date: 1 February 1980
Abstract
The world of data networks is developing quickly. This article reviews the reasons for the new public services, and indicates some of the differences between them. The effect on the terminal user, and the need for communications standards and/or conversion facilities to deal with increasingly widespread communications between incompatible equipment, are commented upon. It is also noted that future developments will need to meet the needs of not only data terminals but other related devices such as word processors and facsimile.
Citation
Rigg, P. (1980), "The new data networks—now and in the near future", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 62-68. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046808
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1980, MCB UP Limited