(Computer-Assisted Retrieval) Systems that use the computer to keep track of text documents or records stored on paper or on microform. The computer is used to derive the location of a requested item, which must be manually retrieved from a shelf, bin, or microform. See also char.
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- Google announced that its Google Maps Navigation software, which offers turn-by-turn GPS navigation for your car and palm, will be available for Android 1.6. by Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-11-23
- Flipping Fantastic
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- Blog posts 2009-11-21
- Mazda2 preview (photos)
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- Paying for what does not work remains popular
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-20
- Jet Car Stunts 1.0 (Mobile)
- Jet Car Stunts is an over the top, adrenaline rush, 3D driving game, with massive jumps, mid-air hoops, floating platforms, spiral roadways and outlandish maneuvers in impossible environments. Race in Platforming mode to complete a track in a limited number of tries, or play the Time Trial mode to go...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- TripCase for iPhone 1.4.1 (Mobile)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- Magellan RoadMate 2010 North America for iPhone 1.0 (Mobile)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- FAA hit with network glitch; Flight plans go manual
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- ChromeOS says tear down this network regulation wall
- Costs"What is holding back network capacity is politics."What's holding back network capacity is huge costs.Yep, very important to push the ISPs to free up the bits. They would love to continue selling bandwidth through an eyedropper at very high prices. They need a push.Oh, and Microsoft will not like this...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Amazon slashes price of Palm Pre to $79.99, Pixi to $24.99
- I don't want ......ANY misleading bargain with a two or three year contract. Sell me the HW at a fair price and let me select the carrier and package of my choice.I am not an idiot. RE: Amazon slashes price of Palm Pre to $79.99, Pixi to $24.99When you limit...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Delta Sonic Car Wash systems deploys Vyatta
- Delta Sonic Car Wash systems deploys Vyatta's network virtualization technology. by Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-11-19
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- Battery GT for iPhone 1.5 (Mobile)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- Cool MP3 CD Burner 7.4.3.37 (Windows)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- AT&T loses lawsuit over Verizon's map commercial
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Netbook/notebook reliability study shows that technology breaks ...
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Google-Microsoft rivalry on with ChromeOS launch
- This will usher in an era of intense competition and innovation, as well aslower prices.This will be good for all concerned. Windows users will get lower prices and faster innovation. The Windows users should be Google's biggest fans here.Chorme OS could get 10% or more of the netbook market. That...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- (Images: Carnegie Mellon's car navigation system)
- Car Navigation system: London Taxi CompanyHI , We are a taxi company Hummingbird Cars in London. We provide Airport Transfer service from all london airports. We have recently started our new business and we require to buy Car navigation system or Tom Toms for our taxis . Can anyone suggest...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Car Envi Deluxe for iPhone 3.0 (Mobile)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- ZippyRippy 1.0.6 (Mac)
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- Software downloads 2009-11-18
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