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Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1983
Review of text processing software for microcomputers covers data entry, text editing, document formatting, and spelling and proofreading programs including "Wordstar,""PeachText,""PerfectWriter,""Select," and "The Word Plus.""The Whole Earth Software Catalog" and a new terminal to be…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Display Systems, Man Machine Systems
Peer reviewedAnsfield, Paul J. – Catholic Library World, 1982
This discussion of the installation of microcomputing tools in organizations and institutions describes the effects of change, precautions for management, procedures to support inexperienced employees, and directives for microcomputer installation. Nine references are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Man Machine Systems, Microcomputers, Online Systems
Peer reviewedDesmarais, Norman – Library Software Review, 1986
This discussion of three automated acquisitions systems--Bib-Base/Acq, The Book Trak Ordering System, and Card Datalog Acquisitions Module--covers searching and updating, editing, acquisitions functions and statistics, purchase orders and order file, budgeting and accounts maintenance, defining parameters, documentation, security, printing, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Systems, Library Acquisition
Peer reviewedSaffady, William – Library Technology Reports, 1985
A tutorial introduction to the evaluation of communications software (enables microcomputer to function as terminal for purposes of communicating with remote device) covers computing hardware, modems, installation and operation, file transfers, printer controls, unattended reception, terminal emulation, documentation, and price. Detailed reviews…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Display Systems, Input Output Devices, Man Machine Systems
Lundeen, Gerald; Tenopir, Carol – Online, 1985
Four information retrieval packages that run on single user microcomputers--CAIRS, INMAGIC, Sci-Mate, SIRE--are examined based on following criteria: storage requirements; hardware requirements; search features (Boolean logic, comparison searching, set building, truncation, and wild card characters); system output; security; system maintenance…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Display Systems, Evaluation Criteria
Farkas, David L. – Online, 1984
Addresses the problems of unsuitable physical layout of the visual display terminal, keyboard, and document holder and improperly selected office furniture by discussing a group of office products dubbed "computer furniture," i.e., terminal tables and furniture for peripherals. Purchasing advice is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Display Systems, Furniture, Furniture Design
Troutner, Joanne – ELECTRONIC Learning, 1983
Provides a step-by-step guide to creating an interactive video program, using technology that allows a computer program to control a video program, and discusses the concept, the equipment (microcomputer, videoplayer, and video interface card), and the process involved. A buyer's guide to video interface cards is included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Manufacturers, Input Output Devices, Man Machine Systems
Peer reviewedCrawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This checklist based on an earlier version (1980) relates specifically to cathode ray tube and other visual display terminals (VDTs) and also applies to personal computers. Highlights include changes in VDTs, selecting a VDT (evaluate needs, survey market, observe and use, talk to users), and screen and keyboard characteristics. (EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Standards, Guidelines
Bruman, Janet L. – 1983
Focusing on the use of microcomputers as "smart terminals" for accessing time-sharing systems for libraries, this document discusses the communications software needed to allow the microcomputer to appear as a terminal to the remote host. The functions which communications software programs are designed to perform are defined and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
Watt, Dan – Popular Computing, 1983
Presents overview of recently developed computer software which is based on an understanding of how learning happens informally in the home and designed to be fun. Programs developed by The Learning Company, Children's Television Workshop, Spinnaker Software, and Capital Children's Museum are highlighted. Producers and distributors of software are…
Descriptors: Children, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs
