Issue title: Special Telecommunications Issue containing papers from the Texas A&M University Medical Sciences Library Symposium on “Trends in Biomedical Telecommunications: the Electronic Library – A Realistic Appraisal”, March 26–27, 1981
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Note: [*] This is a slightly revised version of the talk given at the Texas A&M University symposium. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not, necessarily, represent the views of System Development Corporation or SDC Search Service.
Abstract: Networking aspects for data communications are described with emphasis on network architecture, which is viewed as software. Networking-features including throughput, reliability, device-compatibility and cost-recovery are reviewed, but the role of network communications and control is emphasized. Approaches to the analysis of network requirements are given - with listings of equipment and costs - as are operational pitfalls, and definitions.
