Using Dialog: Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages
A great number and variety of databases.
More-or-less consistent searching interface to numerous databases.
One set of search commands and language for searching, displaying, downloading, and ordering records.
Ability to search for occurrence of words (subjects, terms, keywords) for free.
Fast text-based and easier-to-use Web-based interfaces.
Common usage. The preeminent database utility.
Numerous resources for learning to use and using Dialog-distributed databases.
Relatively consistent help and documentation.
Training is simpler for just one database utility.
One bill (Major users can get discounted contracts).
Disadvantages
Relatively high cost for searching and retrieving records, particularly in full-text formats.
Not the most friendly interface.
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