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Jacso, Peter – School Library Journal, 1996
A computer expert describes two stand-alone, multimedia CD-ROM computer systems suitable for school and public libraries: a budget version for less than $2000 and a power version for about $3000. Recommends specific personal computer models, monitors, operating systems, processors, RAM (random access memory), hard drives, video subsystems, CD-ROM…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Computer Peripherals, Computer Selection, Computer Storage Devices
Peer reviewedPerez, Ernest – Library Software Review, 1997
Examines the practical realities of upgrading Intel personal computers in libraries, considering budgets and technical personnel availability. Highlights include adding RAM; putting in faster processor chips, including clock multipliers; new hard disks; CD-ROM speed; motherboards and interface cards; cost limits and economic factors; and…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Peripherals, Computer Selection, Computer Storage Devices
Peer reviewedArps, Mark – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
Explains the basic hardware, software, and media options for changing from a CD-ROM user to a CD-ROM publisher. Highlights include system configurations; computer recommendations; transfer media, including tapes, discs, and optical media; backup software and formatting/simulation software; costs; and publishing systems. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design
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
