title: The personal microcomputer: its operation and application in the laboratory.
abstract: Several laboratory vendors have begun marketing quality control programs for use on personal microcomputers. To appreciate fully its utility, the first-time microcomputer user must have a basic understanding of its operation, application and limitations. This article presents an introduction to microcomputer operation for the computer novice. Laboratory applications and criteria for selecting additional application programs are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D007753:Laboratories; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software