Computers for Business: More Power Goes into PCs

Article Abstract:

Philip Stanley describes four levels of personal computers for business. At the low end is the sixty-four kilobyte Commodore, selling for $1500 (Australia), which includes one disk drive and printer. The eight-bit 64k model with two floppy disk drives and dot matrix printer costs approximately $3500. The third level consists primarily of the addition of a hard disk. For multiuser systems, the 16-bit processor comes into the picture. A future level will allow processor boards using any choice of operating systems to be inserted. This will be an advantage only if the systems are simple enough for the average user to negotiate. A chart comparing the features, such as price and operating systems, of various microcomputers is presented.

Operating systems (Software), Data storage media, Operating System, Personal Computers, Comparison, buyers guide, Australia, Price, Storage Media

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Computers-Now Learn How to Use Them

Article Abstract:

Management is taking computing away from EDP department with the advent of small business computers. However, managers have been handicapped by a lack of computer education. Some say the powerful user-friendly Lisa may make education unnecessary. Small Talk is being developed as a business language. Spreadsheets demand logic and precision. Books, including those by Syber Books, can be very helpful.

Management, Spreadsheet software, Computer Education, User-Friendliness

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