Investigates some of the 100s of Websites containing Y2K information ‐ providing a few ideas for checking the relevant sites ‐ there are recently over 2,000 sites through Yahoo!, and 755,128 Web pages through Alta Vista. Guides to aid in checking are included.

The author reviews the major approaches and central findings of empirical research use studies. Six major research approaches were identified by cross‐tabulating two criteria: the major context of network use (job‐related vs non‐work) and the social level of variables (individual vs group...

This paper studies how intranet technology can be used as a cost reduction tool for publishing and paper‐related expenditure. A case study was conducted by interviewing and obtaining information from the management information systems manager of a large regional telecommunications company....

Defines intranet, outlining the differences between the Internet and an intranet. Examines the benefits an intranet can bring, outlining the arguments for and against its value in organizations. Concludes by outlining some of the problems of implementing an intranet and making some forecasts on...

Nach einer Beschreibung der bei der Gestaltung von Planungssystemen gegebenen Entscheidungssituation werden die wissenschaftlichen Methoden diskutiert, mit denen der Anwender in dieser Meta-Entscheidung unterstützt werden kann. Ein Uberblick über die bisherigen Anwendungsgebiete der dafür...

Describes the Utah Library Network project, established in 1992 to create statewide access for public libraries to the Internet. Points out that the project not only involves technology but also requires the development of new human networks to reach its full potential. Reviews network...

Describes the vision, development, initial and ongoing funding of the Access Colorado Library and Information Network (ACLIN). ACLIN is fully accessible and free to any Colorado resident with a computer and modem. It provides access to the holdings of 175 libraries and 25 databases, including...

Reports that EDI systems differ from traditional computer systems and, therefore, have special disaster recovery issues that need to be addressed; the main difference being that EDI systems cross organizational boundaries. Explains that this crossing of boundaries means that an organization must...