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Miller, Michael J.; McMillan, Tom – Popular Computing, 1984
Defines in detail the three levels of IBM compatibility--operational, data, and MS-DOS--and also examines 16-bit microprocessors and the MS-DOS operating system, both of which play key roles in determining whether a given machine will run IBM software. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
Carlson, David H. – Library Journal, 1985
Explores microcomputer revolution and assesses role of microcomputers in libraries. Highlights include characteristics of three types of computers (mainframes, minicomputers, microcomputers); hardware limitations of microcomputers (storage capacity, processing speed); advancing technology; the local area network; software problems; and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
