Finance Workstation Guidelines to the Defense Information Technology Services Organization. Version 1.0.

Abstract

The document details a set of open workstation alternatives, including personal computers and X Window terminals that, in conjunction with enhanced network connectivity, will replace all existing proprietary dumb terminals used to access Finance applications. In addition to supporting terminal access to existing applications, the workstations will: support end-user applications such as word processing and spreadsheets; provide immediate access to network services such as file sharing and electronic mail; and serve as a platform for near-term and longer range open systems projects, including X Window and client/server-based applications.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA262639

Entities

People

  • Jerry Bennis

Organizations

  • Defense Information Systems Agency

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Computing Devices
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Personal Computers
  • Platforms
  • Terminals

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics