title: Selecting a computer for your needs.
abstract: Realistic goals and adequate information about equipment and program capabilities are essential prerequisites when selecting a computer system. Problems of equipment selection are dealt with by discussing a range of microcomputers emphasising the need to consider expansion and compatibility with standards such as the S. 100 bus. The importance of ready availability of word processing and management programs is emphasised.
mesh_terms: D000776:Anesthesiology; D003201:Computers / Q000191:economics*; D003626:Data Display; D007256:Information Systems; D012984:Software