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| author | Morrison, James W. |
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| contents | Role of Colleges in the Coming Demise of the Personal Computer Industry. Morrison, James W. Computer Graphics Computer Software Computer Uses in Education Cost Estimates Futures (of Society) Input Output Devices Microcomputers Technological Advancement The concept of the personal computer (PC) as a stand-alone, single-user computer has had its day. The 8-bit processors cannot support the newer applications, and, although there have been some advances in 16-bit microprocessors, the "second generation" software is immature and does not work well. The immediate problem for colleges and universities is how to replace and/or upgrade their obsolete computing equipment. The trend is toward 32-bit PCs and connecting, sharing databases, and linking departments. The "age of the peripherals" is beginning, and add-ons will include 640K RAM, enhanced graphic boards, laser printers, local area networks, high-resolution graphics monitors, fixed disks, hard disk boards, and CD-ROM players. Future enhancements to existing PC DOS operating systems will incorporate multi-tasking, which will allow users to run a variety of applications simultaneously. The evolution from 16-bit to 32-bit technology will enable users to protect their investment in hardware and software, and software will take full advantage of increased memory, storage, and multi-tasking capabilities. The PC of the future will have to be a strategic education tool for learning. It must be able to program major languages; be capable of accessing library databases; be a remote, online tutorial unit; be able to download instructional databases to fixed disk storage or a CD-ROM device; be a terminal for electronic mail, class assignments, and campus news; be an efficient word processor with a full keyboard; and have graphics-based software and sound/voice capabilities. Advanced versions of the laptop computer will be especially important for student use. (DJR) |
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| spellingShingle | Role of Colleges in the Coming Demise of the Personal Computer Industry. Morrison, James W. Computer Graphics Computer Software Computer Uses in Education Cost Estimates Futures (of Society) Input Output Devices Microcomputers Technological Advancement Role of Colleges in the Coming Demise of the Personal Computer Industry. Morrison, James W. Computer Graphics Computer Software Computer Uses in Education Cost Estimates Futures (of Society) Input Output Devices Microcomputers Technological Advancement The concept of the personal computer (PC) as a stand-alone, single-user computer has had its day. The 8-bit processors cannot support the newer applications, and, although there have been some advances in 16-bit microprocessors, the "second generation" software is immature and does not work well. The immediate problem for colleges and universities is how to replace and/or upgrade their obsolete computing equipment. The trend is toward 32-bit PCs and connecting, sharing databases, and linking departments. The "age of the peripherals" is beginning, and add-ons will include 640K RAM, enhanced graphic boards, laser printers, local area networks, high-resolution graphics monitors, fixed disks, hard disk boards, and CD-ROM players. Future enhancements to existing PC DOS operating systems will incorporate multi-tasking, which will allow users to run a variety of applications simultaneously. The evolution from 16-bit to 32-bit technology will enable users to protect their investment in hardware and software, and software will take full advantage of increased memory, storage, and multi-tasking capabilities. The PC of the future will have to be a strategic education tool for learning. It must be able to program major languages; be capable of accessing library databases; be a remote, online tutorial unit; be able to download instructional databases to fixed disk storage or a CD-ROM device; be a terminal for electronic mail, class assignments, and campus news; be an efficient word processor with a full keyboard; and have graphics-based software and sound/voice capabilities. Advanced versions of the laptop computer will be especially important for student use. (DJR) |
| title | Role of Colleges in the Coming Demise of the Personal Computer Industry. |
| topic | Computer Graphics Computer Software Computer Uses in Education Cost Estimates Futures (of Society) Input Output Devices Microcomputers Technological Advancement |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED273257 |