Viewdata and the Information SocietyMonograph presenting a state-of-the-art account of Videotex - describes applications in the UK (notably CEEFAX, ORACLE and PRESTEL), technical aspects of television sets and visual display units, display legibility, electronic networking, etc., examines impact on specific industries (incl. Publishing, travel, banking, advertising, mail-order sales and marketing) microcomputer and educational technology potential, and consumers' attitudes, and includes a glossary of terms. Diagrams, illustrations and photographs. |
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Viewdata Dialog and Retrieval Techniques | 141 |
TV Terminal Designs | 166 |
Display and Character Set Standards | 178 |
Copyright | |
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