Information Resources, the Internet, and the Future of Technology

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Information Resources, the Internet, and the
Future of Technology

• ARS National AO Conference
• April 23 26, 2001
• Colorado Springs, CO

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Your Presenters

• Scott Finke
• ARS Headquarters, Information Technology Division
• Help Desk Team Leader at GWCC
• Lisa Upton
• ARS Headquarters, Information Technology Division
• Technology Development Branch

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What will be covered?

• Internet Resources
• Suggested Websites
• Search Engines
• E-mail and Attachments
• New and Emerging Technology
• Any questions?

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Internet Resources

• Suggested Websites
• Web page with suggestions
• Any other suggestions???

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Search Engines

• FirstGov
• FedWorld
• Googles Government section
• Copernic 2001

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E-mail and Attachments

• Avoid unless absolutely necessary
• Dont travel well between diverse e-mail systems
• AFM E-mail Correspondence Guidelines

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The Future of Technology
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Emerging Technology

• E-Paper (electronic paper)
• CrossPad 2
• Ultra Wideband Wireless
• Internet Appliances

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E-Paper
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E-Paper (Cont.)

• What is E-Paper?
• What are some uses?
• When will it be available?

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CrossPad2

• What is the CrossPad2?
• How does it work?
• How much does it cost?

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Demonstration
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Any questions?