Document (#19884)

Author

Griffith, C.

Title

Pros and cons of LEXIS-NEXIS on the Web

Source

Information today. 15(1998) no.3, S.24,26

Year

1998

Abstract

Describes logging on and searching LEXIS-NEXIS databases on the Web. Although the performance is poor in comparison with that of LEXIS-NEXIS proprietary online service it is the only Web service of its kind and the rush of users to the Web should ensure that performance and reliability improve

Theme

Internet

Object

LEXIS-NEXIS

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