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Grosch, Audrey N. – Online, 1989
Discussion of the factors that should be considered when purchasing or upgrading a microcomputer focuses on the MS-DOS and OS/2 operating systems. Macintosh purchasing decisions are discussed in a sidebar. A glossary is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Storage Devices, Evaluation Criteria
Howe, Samuel F. – Media and Methods, 1984
Describes floppy-disk and hard-disk based networks, electronic systems linking microcomputers together for the purpose of sharing peripheral devices, and presents points to remember when shopping for a network. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Decision Making, Definitions, Electronic Equipment
Wold, Allen L.; Hunter, Bruce, Jr. – Media and Methods, 1984
Discusses the major categories of add-on microcomputer equipment--memory, mass storage, printers, plotters, monitors, modems, music and voice synthesizers, light pens, game controllers, graphics tablets, word processors, graphics packages, and furniture--and offers suggestions that may be helpful in making purchasing decisions. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Storage Devices, Educational Equipment, Electronic Equipment
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
Beiser, Karl – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1986
Describes a product--BiblioFile, Library Corporation's catalog production system--and a service--reproduction of public domain software on CD-ROM for sale to those interested--which revolve around the ultra-high-density storage capacity of CD-ROM discs. Criteria for selecting microcomputers are briefly reviewed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Costs
Alberico, Ralph – Database Searcher, 1988
Uses the different search environments of information brokers and institutional searchers to illustrate the factors that should be considered when selecting microcomputers for search operations. The factors discussed include speed, storage capabilities, displays, modems, printing technologies, facsimile transmission, and portability. A directory…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Printers, Computer Storage Devices, Database Management Systems
Stebegg, K.; Oberhauser, O. – 1984
This paper is primarily an annotated listing of criteria for selection of a microcomputer to be used for online information retrieval. The paper was used by the University Library of the Technische Universitat Wien (Vienna, Austria) while preparing to contact computer dealers and to inform them about the library's needs in this specialized area of…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Evaluation Criteria
