Technology Services

Briefing Papers

 

Contents
Introduction
The Internet
Bulletin Board Systems
Conclusion

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Information Superhighway Implementation Guidelines

Thomas C. Carlson
Senior Technology Analyst
National Center for State Courts

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Prepared by the National Center for State Courts, with funding from the State Justice Institute
© 1996 National Center for State Courts

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These guidelines were developed under grant number SJI-95-06F-B-162 from the State Justice Institute. The points of view expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the State Justice Institute.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

NCSC Court Technology Programs Department

NCSC Board of Directors

Part I — Introduction

• Section 1 — Why Put Your Court On-line?
• Section 2 — About These Guidelines
• Section 3 — Internet or BBS? Which Should You Choose?

Part II — The Internet

• Section 1 — What is the Internet?
• Section 2 — Two Sides of the Internet Coin
• Section 3 — What are the Different Internet Services?
• Section 4 — How is the Internet Organized?
• Section 5 — How Do Internet Services Find Their Way?
• Section 6 — Court-Specific Concerns
• Section 7 — Building an Internet Presence
• Section 8 — Suggested Course
• Section 9 — Types of Information to Put On-line
• Section 10 — Security
• Section 11 — Liability for Information
• Section 12 — Resources

Part III — Bulletin Board Systems

• Section 1 — What is a Bulletin Board System?
• Section 2 — Topology Choices
• Section 3 — Choosing Personnel
• Section 4 — Security
• Section 5 — Liability for Information
• Section 6 — Resources

Part IV — Conclusion

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