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Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Discusses basic approaches and available software for five categories of file conversion: (1) converting between different computers with different operating systems; (2) converting between different computers with the same operating systems; (3) converting between different applications on the same computer; (4) converting between different…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Review of upgrades to IBM and Macintosh software includes personal experiences with DOS 5.0, PC Tools Version 7, and Microsoft Word 5.5. Reasons for and problems with upgrades are then discussed, including alternatives to upgrading and problems with skipping upgrades. Guidelines for deciding whether to upgrade and notes from the literature for…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Guidelines
Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Defines and discusses the equipment and software needed to start telecommunicating: modems (speed, autodial or manual dial, stand-alone or built-in), telephones, telecommunications software, and commercial information services, including electronic mail and bulletin boards. Definitions, communications protocols, equipment features, and costs are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedWarden, William H., III; Warden, Bette M. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Description of database management systems for microcomputers highlights system features and factors to consider in microcomputer system selection. A method for ranking database management systems is explained and applied to a defined need, i.e., software support for indexing a weekly newspaper. A glossary of terms and 32-item bibliography are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedHavercamp, Dan – Library Hi Tech, 1985
The "average" costs of integrated library system components--including hardware, software, and related expenses--are outlined to assist in projecting the costs of a small system. Potential benefits of such systems, i.e., areas in which operational costs can be reduced through their use, are also reviewed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Cost Estimates, Information Systems
Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Discussion of factors to consider in purchasing a personal computer covers present and future needs, computing environments, memory, processing performance, disk size, and display quality. Issues such as bundled systems, where and when to purchase, and vendor support are addressed; and an annotated bibliography of 28 recent articles is included.…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness
