Evaluation of alternative microcomputer systems for retrieval of scientific references
R.H. Davis
(Heriot‐Watt University, Dept. of Computer Science, 79 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HJ)
C. Rinaldi
(Heriot‐Watt University, Dept. of Computer Science, 79 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HJ)
J. Neves
(Heriot‐Watt University, Dept. of Computer Science, 79 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HJ)
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Abstract
The practice of using a large international database to retrieve scientific abstracts through a time sharing network may be replaced by storing this type of information locally on a microcomputer system. Evaluation of alternative configurations through the use of systems simulation is well known, and in this study a simulation model is developed to reflect the characteristics of a typical information retrieval system on three specific microcomputer configurations.
Citation
Davis, R.H., Rinaldi, C. and Neves, J. (1982), "Evaluation of alternative microcomputer systems for retrieval of scientific references", Online Review, Vol. 6 No. 6, pp. 539-544. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb024117
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1982, MCB UP Limited