The convergence of convergence

Authors
Withey, R
Citation
R. Withey, The convergence of convergence, ASLIB PROC, 53(4), 2001, pp. 120-123
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Library & Information Science
Journal title
ASLIB PROCEEDINGS
ISSN journal
0001253X → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
120 - 123
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-253X(200104)53:4<120:TCOC>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Examines the relative merits of digital information platforms. Included are online systems, CD-ROM, the Web and mobile distribution platforms. Propose d a methodology to assist in the determination of the relative merits of th e platforms. Reach and Complexity are the two key characteristics used to ' type' the various platforms. Power Ratios are calculated for each platform. Considers the digital information platform of the future.