Distribution of Databases on CD-Rom
Abstract
The vast majority of information distributed throughout the Navy today is done so using various paper products in the form of manuals, printouts, books, and other publications. Paper publications are inherently expensive to produce, store, and distribute on a large scale. They also are difficult to use when extracting detailed information for ad hoc reports. Compact Disc, Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) technology provides an alternative means to publish and distribute information to large numbers of users. This thesis examines the capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of CD-ROM technology to determine whether its use would be a preferred strategy for fulfilling information distribution requirements within the Navy. The research included the development of a CD-ROM pre-master file that was used to test the response of a CD-ROM application compared to manually extracting the same information from a printed manual.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA530362
Entities
People
- Douglas E. Brinkley
- Paul G. Scyoc
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School