Telecommunications Act
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This 5 page paper provides an overview on Telecommunications Acts, with a focus on cases resulting from the 1996 legislation. The paper concludes that such laws have not been effective. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Telact96.wps

Telecommunications Act of 1996
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This 6 page paper outlines the law and explores legislation prompted by its existence. Failures of the act's intent are noted and the focus is on the major portion of the law which attempts to deregulate the industry and inspire competition and lower prices. Also included is a portion on the Communications Decency Act which is part of the 1996 legislation. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: 96act.rtf

Telecommunications Act of 1996
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A 14 page research paper which examines the ramifications of the 1996 Telecom Act which served to reform all aspects of the telecommunications industry. This legislation tore down many of these governmental barriers. Local and long-distance phone companies, broadcast and cable TV companies, computer companies, etc. were all cut loose from previous restrictions and were finally free to compete-or cooperate-as they, and their respective technologies, saw fit. The writer relates what has happened as a result of this new law thus far. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Teleact96.wps

Telecommunications and Communications Decency Acts of 1996
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A 7 page review of the 1996 Telecommunication Act and the associated Communications Decency Act. Details the intents and failures of each. Bibliography list 5 sources.
Filename: PPtelAct.wps

The Development of Telecommunications
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A 5 page paper that considers the monopolies, changing telecommunication needs, and the impact of legal processes, including the Telecommunications Act of 1996, on the status of the telecommunications industry. This paper reflects on the business history of AT&T and the Baby Bells as a means of exploring the impact of legislative changes on the history and development of the telecommunications industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Devtele.wps

The Supreme Court & The Communications Decency Act
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A 7 page paper on the 'repeal' of the Telecommunications Decency Act. The paper presents the main points of Attorney Janet Reno's argument, the main points of the ACLU's counterarguments, and the Justices agreement with the ACLU's main points of argument: freedom of speech, ambiguous protection, case law discrepancies. The paper also discusses dissenting opinion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Telact.wps

Why We Need to Develop the National Information Infrastructure
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An 8 page comprehensive analysis of how desperately we are in need of a National Information Structure when considering how truly unorganized the Internet actually is. Thoughts and theories of various experts in the field are discussed, analyzed, and cited with great attention to detail. The writer posits that broadband (ISDN) is one of the most viable means through which to facilitate high-speed communications. Bibliography lists 5 sources. FREE outline included !
Filename: Internif.wps

Apple Talk
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A complete overview of 'Apple Talk'-- what it is, what is does, and how it works. Paper is 6 pages in length and lists 4 references.
Filename: Appletal.wps

BACnet Hardware and Software Needs
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A 7 page research paper on BACnet and its use as a controller for climate control, lighting, and security systems in large buildings. The writer details what it is, how it operates, and the equipment involved. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bacnet.doc