Oversight Hearing on the High Performance Computing and Communications Program and Uses of the Information Highway: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee o - Hardcover

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9780484877671: Oversight Hearing on the High Performance Computing and Communications Program and Uses of the Information Highway: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee o

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ISBN 10: 0484877674 ISBN 13: 9780484877671

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how the government supports the information highway and how real users are actually using the Web and the Internet.

This hearing examines the High Performance Computing and Communications Program (HPCC) and its role in building next‑generation technology. It reviews progress, budget requests, and future plans beyond 1996, while showcasing practical demonstrations of Web and network tools. Four witnesses share everyday uses of online resources, from education and remote sensing to collaboration between universities and industry. The session also discusses broader questions about government involvement, standards, and the potential impact of new computing technologies on everyday life.

How high‑speed networks and the World Wide Web are demonstrated in real-world settings.
Examples of remote sensing, education, and cross‑border collaboration enabled by the Internet.
Critical issues about funding, reauthorization, and the long‑term direction of federal computer research.
How next‑generation computing is expected to migrate into everyday tools and professional work.

Ideal for readers curious about government‑backed tech programs, how the information economy grows, and the practical uses of early Web demonstrations.

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