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Gray, Carolyn M. – Library Hi Tech, 1983
This article offers a working definition and general comments on the purchasing of library turnkey systems (package including hardware and software required to accomplish a clearly defined task). Turnkey versus customized, selecting a turnkey system, request for proposal, contracting with vendors, and post installation evaluation are discussed.…
Descriptors: Contracts, Costs, Library Automation, Online Systems

Crawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Three methods employed to price and sell computer equipment are discussed: computer pricing, hardware pricing, system pricing (system includes complete computer and support hardware system and relatively complete software package). Advantages of system pricing are detailed, the author's system is described, and 10 systems currently available are…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Costs, Merchandising

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