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Smith, Allan L.; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1984
Presents report to Vice President for Academic Affairs of Drexel University which formed the basis for negotiating an agreement with Apple Corporation to provide required microcomputers for incoming freshmen. Microcomputer Selection Committee constitution and charge, student ownership goals, requirements and specifications for the microcomputers,…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Software, Costs, Equipment Standards
Erikson, Warren; Turban, Efraim – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1985
Examination of issues involved in acquiring appropriate microcomputer software for higher education focuses on the following points: developing your own software; finding commercially available software; using published evaluations; pre-purchase testing; customizing and adapting commercial software; post-purchase testing; and software use. A…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education, Information Sources
Myers, Darlene – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1983
Discusses development of the first computers; identifies five generations of computers; reviews projections for sales and proliferation of microcomputers into the marketplace; outlines procedures for selecting microcomputers and evaluating software; and reviews several articles on microcomputers centering on user requirements. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Futures (of Society)
