'What I Use My PC For'

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Robert Hightower of Wavetek Inc. one of five managers interviewed, choses Lotus 1-2-3 and Volkswriter software to produce reports and analyze customer data on his 512K RAM IBM PC. Robin Beran of Price Waterhouse interfaces his Victor 9000 and WordStar software with a data base containing 4500 tax related items established with dBase II software. Sherman Frankston, president of Corpcom, report and brochure producers, shares his Radio Shack TRS-80 Model III and Scripsit software with two employees. The Apple Lisa with word processing, spreadsheet and graphics capabilities is used by Thomas Haberkorn, financial accountant of the American Medical Assoc., Chicago, uses his PC for reports, projections, taxes, and spreadsheet procedures. Richard Laliberte, president of Marblcraft Products, chose the DECmate because of its software which he uses for accounting and production purposes. The managers testify to the need for training time and experience, describe harrowing experiences when not applying adequate backup, and report their desire to interface with PCs at home.

Software, Management, Databases, Spreadsheet software, Database, Word processing, Executive, Hardware Selection, Applications, Interview, Software Selection, Product selection, IBM PC, Reports, Lisa, Hightower, Robert, Beran, Robin, Frankston, Sherman, Haberkorn, Thomas, Laliberte, Richard, Victor 9000, TRS-80 III, DECmate

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How to Select Your First Personal Computer

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Buying a personal computer, that is, an isolated unit that does not have to be connected to a mainframe computer, can be an arduous experience. The cost of such a model can be met for under $5,000. Before purchasing a personal computer, a businessman should examine the capabilities of the computer, determine his own needs and obtain hands-on experience. Some computers can keep a personal calendar, handle electronic mail and create elaborate charts. A businessman should set aside several afternoons to view computer demonstrations. The specific needs of the businessman should be conveyed to the salesman, who can then recommend specific software programs. Repairs and assistance should also be determined: a relatively cheap computer can lose its attractiveness by costing a lot of money to repair. A thorough analysis of the businessman's needs must be performed before a computer is purchased.

Small business, Laptop computers, Portable computers, Laptop/Portable Computer, System Selection, Cost, Hands-On Experience, Comparison, Enterprise 1000-3000 (microcomputer), Toshiba T100 (microcomputer), Zenith Z-89 (microcomputer), Commodore 64 (Microcomputer), Apple III (Microcomputer)

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Fitting PC's Into Your OA Plan

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Since personal computers are becoming commonplace in the corporate environment, they need to become integrated into office automation systems. This article advises that there be someone high up in the organization to supervise the integration. In regard to the acquisition of PCs for the staff, it is important to identify what PCs can do for the company. Next, study how information flows through the company. Finally, anticipate future corporate needs.

Minicomputers, column, Purchases, Equipment Acquisition, Coordinated Acquisition, Minicomputer

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