Rawlins, Gregory J. E.2019-10-292019-10-291992Rawlins, Gregory JE. "Appendix A. Electronic Book Technology." Public Access-Computer Systems Review 3, no. 8.1048-6542https://hdl.handle.net/10657/5123To understand the long-term threat to publishing paper books, we need to understand some technology: computer memory, optical discs, memory cards, geosynchronous satellites, cellular radio, radio frequency modems, fiber optic cable, electronic networks, flat-panel displays, portable computers, and desktop computers.en-USArticle