Open Systems Interconnection

Synopsis

Discusses open systems interconnection (OSI), - the quest to provide universal standards for computer communication. The lack of technological standards has been caused by the competitive nature of the computer industry, resulting in a diversity of systems with different ways of working. OSI is an international attempt to tackle this problem. Analyses the seven layer model, on which OSI is based, and explores standards relating to each layer.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1986

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

2nd-year courses in computer systems; operating systems, data communications and networking standards.*

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

computer networks; computer standards

Production Company

Name

TV Choice Ltd

Distributor

Name

TV Choice Ltd

Email

tvchoiceuk@aol.com

Web

http://www.tvchoice.uk.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8464 7402

Fax

020 8464 7845

Address

PO Box 597
Bromley
Kent
BR2 0YB

Notes

Producer and distributor of over 100 educational videos and DVDs, most with support materials, designed for use in UK schools, colleges and universities. Wide coverage across the curriculum, but particularly strong in the areas of business/management, ICT, geography, DT/manufacturing, history, English/media studies, PSHE, and leisure/tourism.