CD‐ROM usage and prospects: an overview

Abstract

An overview of CD‐ROM and its development is presented to provide an introduction to this emerging medium. The technology itself is described including WORMs, and software approaches are summarised. Applications, including CD‐ROM as an information and bibliographic resource, are noted. Future developments described involve networking, novel publications and multimedia discs.

Citation

Akeroyd, J. (1989), "CD‐ROM usage and prospects: an overview", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 367-376. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047036