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Liu, Yipeng – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Network externalities or alternatively termed network effects are pervasive in computer software markets. While software vendors consider pricing strategies, they must also take into account the impact of network externalities on their sales. My main interest in this research is to describe a firm's strategies and behaviors in the presence of…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Competition, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness

Finnegan, Kip – TechTrends, 1994
Describes how to assemble a functional, cost-effective multimedia production workstation in the Microsoft Windows environment. Recommendations for the selection of various components of the workstation are given, including computer requirements, sound card, video capture card, and authoring system. (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Selection, Cost Effectiveness, Multimedia Materials
McKinley, Thomas W. – School Business Affairs, 1994
The area of finance should be the first one to be automated or upgraded with computers. After a needs analysis, a computer consultant will work with management to determine a realistic budget that will get the most computing power for the dollars available. Offers 10 tips for working with consultants. (MLF)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Consultants
O'Donovan, Eamonn – Technology & Learning, 2000
Describes thin clients as low-cost personal computers that lack hardware features and run applications off of a school's central server or via an application service provider on the Internet. Discusses advantages, including being easy to use, easy to manage, and less costly to service; and considers possible problems. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Selection, Cost Effectiveness
Baule, Steve M. – Book Report, 1998
Discusses computer vendors who position themselves as value-added resellers to benefit school library media specialists by assisting them in purchasing effective and appropriate technology products and services. Explains the benefits of developing a good relationship with a vendor, even if the cost is higher than purchasing through a catalog. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers

Beckett, George – Library Software Review, 1994
Describes a new software program called "Everywhere Access" that provides remote access to libraries' networked personal computers and that is suitable for use with the Internet. Highlights include installation; operation; security; standards issues; documentation and technical support; and potential uses and applications. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Security, Computer Selection, Computer Software

Kohler, Stuart – Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Information Supply, 1997
Describes "Self-Serve Reserve", an electronic application developed at the library of Norwich University (Vermont) to handle reserve reading and be easy to use, reduce or eliminate the need for paper copies, deliver imaged documents, require modest start-up costs, and be scalable from a stand-alone workstation to network access.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software
Buchanan, Larry – MultiMedia Schools, 1998
Examines which of three portable computers--AlphaSmart, DreamWriter, and Apple eMate--is the best choice for the classroom. The DreamWriter was selected as having the best combination of price and functionality, while the eMate is the choice if money is no object or the extra functionality is needed; the AlphaSmart has the benefit of a proven…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Computers

Nasman, Leonard O. – Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 1993
This case study describes a low-budget interactive videodisc project that was developed for the Small Business Administration. Highlights include users' needs for easy access to information; system characteristics, including a touch screen; hardware; authoring system; and transfer of a slide show to videotape. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Authoring Aids (Programming), Case Studies, Computer Selection

Mulford, Martha – Reference Librarian, 1994
Describes the use of Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) and Commodore Dynamic Total Vision (CDTV) technology in school library media center reference services. CD-I and CDTV are compared to CD-ROM regarding hardware, editing, and software; and to videodisks regarding hardware, analog/digital, standardization, audio/video, and cost. (Contains 12…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Dulworth, Michael R. – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1996
Presents an overview of interactive multimedia learning systems. Highlights include hardware platforms; authoring programs; benefits; cost savings; empowerment; multiple sensory learning; barriers to implementation; a strategy for the improvement of existing training programs; an evaluation checklist; and possible future developments. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Check Lists, Computer Selection, Cost Effectiveness