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Warden, William H.; Warden, Bette M. – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Comparison of dot matrix impact printers details price, matrix density, speed, print sizes, feed width, interface connectors, and true descender characteristics. Dot matrix versus preformed characters, maintenance and repair, installing printers at microcomputer workstations, value comparisons, and descriptions of specific printers are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Display Systems, Equipment Evaluation

Crawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Suggests factors to be considered in planning for the purchase of a microcomputer, including budgets, benefits, costs, and decisions. Major uses of a personal computer are described--word processing, financial analysis, file and database management, programming and computer literacy, education, entertainment, and thrill of high technology. (EJS)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Literacy, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making

Crawford, 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

Warden, 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

Crawford, 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