LIONS, Bob creator text 1996 monographic Defines the GII as a framework which allows the various information technologies and telecommunication technologies to be blended in a manner which provides users with the facilities they want, at the time they want them, without a need for overt action. Stresses the importance of standards, particularly for the communications networks that will be established and interconnected under the GII. 3/7/00 M2LMGR