Web launched CD-ROM

[morganj at indyunix.iupui.edu]

CD's have been networked to multiple users at least since '89.  The
problem is the software on the cds is written for pc and/or mac use, not
for web browser use.  As soon as the software producers redo their search
software you'll be able to read the disks directly on the net.

It should be noted, however that the makeover of the software is not
trivial.  We've recently mounted the Ovid cds on the web, and I understand
Silver Platter is developing a web interface to its cds.  

Jim Morgan
morganj at indyunix.iupui.edu


On Mon, 28 Oct 1996, Pete Basofin wrote:

> The use of web launcher programs to extend access to CD-ROM databases
> to  Internet/intranet web users sounds like an intriguing idea . But one
> quetion: when a web browser activates the CD-ROM search program, isn't
> access to that particular CD blocked to any other user? If so, it seems
> like you'd have a tough time managing the use of such 
> resources especially among a bunch of remote users, say in branch
> libraries.
> 
> Is there any way to allow more than one simultaneous user of a CD over
> an IP network?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Pete Basofin
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