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Peer reviewedCain, Mark – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Describes a low-cost, upgradeable, CD-ROM network and gives a step-by-step description of the installation process, including inventorying assets, learning about network components, selecting a network, installing adapter boards, attaching cabling, installing software, testing, configuring the server, installing search software, installing a menu,…
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Selection, Computer System Design, Information Retrieval
Shade, Daniel D. – Day Care & Early Education, 1994
Provides advice and suggestions for educators or parents who are trying to decide what type of computer to buy to run the latest computer software for children. Suggests that purchasers should buy a computer with as large a hard drive as possible, at least 10 megabytes of RAM, and a CD-ROM drive. (MDM)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Selection, Computer Storage Devices, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Discusses changes that have made desktop publishing appealing and reasonably priced. Hardware, software, and printer options for getting started and moving on, typeface developments, and the key characteristics of desktop publishing are described. The author's notes on 33 articles from the personal computing literature from January-March 1994 are…
Descriptors: Change, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection
Buckleitner, Warren – Child Care Information Exchange, 1995
Offers basic information for childcare directors on purchasing computer hardware and software for the center. Covers reasons for having computers, downsides to computers, the kind of computer to buy, minimum requirements for Windows-based computers and Macintosh computers, and other accessories. Presents brief descriptions of 9 software packages…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Attitudes, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software
