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This lecture introduces the concept of distributed information systems, covering topics such as physical distribution, heterogeneity, autonomy, key issues in distributed data management, and evaluating quality, trust, and privacy in information. The instructor discusses challenges like semantic and syntactic heterogeneity, mapping approaches, and the refined view of a distributed information system.