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Pournelle, Jerry – onComputing, 1980
The author critically and thoroughly evaluates the text editing capabilities and performance of word processors and concludes that for programing applications MicroPro's WordMaster is the best software bargain around, with WordStar, Magic Wand, and Electric Pencil running behind. (KC)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
Peer reviewedDessy, Raymond E., Ed. – Analytical Chemistry, 1986
Discusses topics involved in the selection of an analog-to-digital (ADC) converter and associated front-end signal conditioning hardware. Reviews what types of ADC's are available, best type for particular application, conversion rates, amplification, filtering, noise, and compatibility issues. Suggests purchase strategy and supplies names and…
Descriptors: College Science, Computers, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
Feltman, Charles – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes how the microcomputer is linked to the mainframe computer for effective communication within a business, discusses software packages available to facilitate this connection, and provides information on a new IBM product designed to serve as both a microcomputer and a terminal for a mainframe system. (MBR)
Descriptors: Business, Computer Programs, Computers, Data Processing
Download full textGray, Peter J. – 1984
This guide discusses four types of microcomputer-based communication programs that could prove useful to evaluators: (1) the direct communication of information generated by one computer to another computer; (2) using the microcomputer as a terminal to a mainframe computer to input, direct the analysis of, and/or output data using a statistical…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Data Processing, Databases
Slovacek, Simeon P.; Dolence, Michael G. – 1985
The process of planning the role of the microcomputer in higher education administration is investigated through a survey of a sample of universities and colleges in California engaged in such efforts, and through a review of literature in education as well as computing. A major objective of the study was to systematically investigate the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Computer Software, Data Processing, Educational Administration
De Gilio, John F. – Creative Computing, 1983
Offers a rationale and method for using the hand controllers (game paddles) in the design of computer programs for student use. Methods for their use in entering data as well as in conducting pendulum and acceleration experiments are provided. Complete program listings (for Apple) are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Mitchell, Bill – 1986
This document contains 12 outlines that forecast the office of the future. The outlines cover the following topics: (1) office automation definition and objectives; (2) functional categories of office automation software packages for mini and mainframe computers; (3) office automation-related software for microcomputers; (4) office automation…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Computers, Data Processing
