Williams, M.E.: ¬The Internet : implications for the information industry and database providers (1994)
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- Abstract
- Discusses the Internet and its implications fir the information industry and for database producers in particular. Considersa the Internet and its users, services and resources. Describes the origins of the Internet, its changing character from a research and educational tool to a growing commercial tool, and criticisms made against these changes. Discusses the size and growth of the Internet and a definiton of the terms and basic information about the Internet. Examines positive aspects of the Internet for the information industry with specific note of how database producers can take advantage of the Internet and scenarios covering activities that database producers can carry out through the Internet. Considers the negative aspects or imitations of the Internet, including reasons why paper products will remain as competitors and problems associated with copyright of products made available through the Internet. Concludes with a discussion of the opportunities provided for the information industry in terms of the products that need to be developed for the Internet
