The North-West Universities Network

  • J. D. Rice
Conference paper
Part of the NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series book series (ASIC, volume 42)

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the North-West Universities Network from the establishment of a network requirement, through selection to installation. The fundamental features of the network design are considered and the developments undertaken to tailor the system to the university environment are discussed. Management issues are touched upon and some consideration is given to issues arising from initial experiences in the provision of a network service to users. The relation of protocols to standards is mentioned and finally the future direction of the network is indicated.

Keywords

User Service Experimental Service File Transfer Terminal User Network Coordinator 
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References

  1. 1.
    J.D. Rice, “Economic Aspects of an Inter-University Network Service”, Proc. of Computer Networking Symposium, Gaithersburg, December 1977, pp. 90–96.Google Scholar
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    K.S. Heard and R.P.J, Winsborrow, “Functional requirements and capabilities of a portable network transport station”, Proc. of Eurocomp 78, London, May 1978, pp. 215–227.Google Scholar
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    “User’s Guide to GANNET-Phase 1”, NWD 17, Edition 2.Google Scholar
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    “A Network Independent File Transfer Protocol”, 1NWG Protocol 86.Google Scholar

Copyright information

© D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland 1979

Authors and Affiliations

  • J. D. Rice
    • 1
  1. 1.Computer LaboratoryUniversity of LiverpoolUK

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