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January 99

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ALA Midwinter review

This year's ALA delivered a very interesting set of new product developments, ideas and a debate on E-Books at the "Meet the Presidents" session that certainly opened my eyes as to the next wave of technology about to engulf us all. The ALA review is a round up of all the interesting stuff and company, product news from a very chilly Philly -  no wonder that bell cracked!

Linux gains acceptance

Linux has been a quiet favourite of the specialist and an outstanding example of what the open software movement can achieve. It is now becoming a viable choice for systems platform - Linux update.

New cataloguing client from VTLS

VTLS have launched a new cataloguing client - it features Unicode and integrated Z39.50 support.

Novartis choose OLIB

Novartis Crop protection UK have selected OLIB7 for their new information management initiative.

VTLS in Brazil

VTLS have opened a new subsidiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. VTLS Americas Ltda., will offer sales, support, and training with a staff that consists of librarians, administrators, and systems analysts.

Aleph Austrian network goes live                 details

The 20 library Austrian network has now gone live 

Oracle´s “Raw Iron” takes shape                   details

The latest idea from Oracle is a cut down, low cost Oracle server what does it offer the library system´s world?

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Endeavor - 1st UK sale

The  University of Hertfordshire have selected Endeavor to replace their Libertas system. This is the first UK success for Voyager as they become the second new supplier into the crowded UK HE sector in the last 6 months.