Jones, Don D. (author), Nay, Earle (author), Parsons, Samual D. (author), and Nay: System Manager, Agricultural Data Network; Jones: Associate Professor, Purdue University; Parsons: Extension Agricultural Engineer, Purdue University
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05736
Notes:
Paper presented at the 1985 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1985 June 23 - 26; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1985. 23 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 85-5018), FACTS is a distributed computer network serving the Indiana Cooperative Extension Service. Many application programs have been developed for the system, in addition to electronic mail features. The concepts, hardware, and software used to implement the FACTS network are presented. regional audience requires good organization, cooperative authors, broadcast quality equipment and experienced technical assistants. Four segments,
This newsletter series is maintained in the office of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois - "International" section - "OCIAC" file folder., Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., Summarizes pilot testing experiences in using new videodisc technologies for education of students at Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia. Subject matter involved chemical decision making and energy transformations. Revealed problems using computers and related information technologies due to computer operation, power services, and equipment failures.
Information technology (computers, communication, etc.) has become an indispensable part of modern life. As such, it is being transferred to the developing world from industrialized countries. However, real technology transfer rarely takes place in such transactions. What the Third World ends up with are prepackaged end products, for which it typically pays a great deal of money. As long as the industrialized countries hesitate to share their research and manufacturing methods, the developing nations will be at their mercy in this vital area. The Third World, in turn, should not expect a "free ride" in this connection, but should develop an information technology of its own.
AgComm Teaching, The responsibility for a successful computer system belongs to the management, and managers need enough knowledge to choose the best system. Long-range perspective is important so the computer can expand with the operation. Important words are explained in the categories of software, hardware, and methods of getting computer power. Software is the series of instructions telling a computer what to do. An individual set of instructions is called a program. There are systems software and applications software. Applications software can be custom software, packaged, or modified. The hardware is the machinery that runs the software. The central processing unit (CPU) is the brains of the computer. Results of computer programs are stored on plastic disks. Permanent copies can be made by using a printer. A farmer can get computer power with an outside service or an in-house service.
Leet, Mildred Robbins (author) and Association for Women in Development Conference
Format:
Conference document
Publication Date:
1985-04-25
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C19390
Notes:
Burton Swanson Collection, pp 157-160; from "Women creating wealth : transforming economic development" Selected papers and speeches from the Association for Women in Development Conference April 25-27, 1985 Washington, D.C.
