GIS-16: CLIENT-SERVER TECHNOLOGY:

Computing for the 90's

Order No:

GIS-16

Reference No:

GIS 16-1

Length:

45 minutes

The trend towards client computing is well entrenched for the 90's but the concept of the client-server is not new. The world was introduced to client-server computing in the early 1960's with DIGITAL's introduction of the first computer with direct user access.

The concept was expanded with DIGITAL's introduction of the distributed timesharing style of computing. The basic concept is the same: connect the users to the resource they need to get their jobs done. The difference lies in the location of the resources and the communication between users. Today, client-server technology is evidenced by recent movements in design and office automation.

Lecturer:

  • Bill Harris, Digital Equipment of Canada Ltd., Toronto, ON

Suitability for
Level of
Instruction:

  • University (Undergraduate)
  • Advanced Research
  • Professional

Suggested
Presentations:

GIS-20-2, GIS-20-3, GIS-20-5

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