DocumentCode
1036059
Title
The multimedia drive
Author
Comerford, R.
Volume
31
Issue
4
fYear
1994
fDate
4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
77
Lastpage
83
Abstract
Because of its density, optical storage is a natural not only for multimedia, but for backing up networks and distributing tons of software. The author describes how optical and CD-ROM storage systems complement magnetic-tape backup systems and bring new system capabilities.<>
Keywords
CD-ROMs; equipment evaluation; multimedia systems; CD-ROM; magnetic-tape backup systems; multimedia; optical storage; software distribution; storage density; CD recording; CD-ROMs; Libraries; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; Optical recording; Publishing; Read only memory; TV; Video recording;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.272239
Filename
272239
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