Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the utilization of a specific range of microcomputers and software. This range is potentially of greatest interest to users because it is the easiest to obtain to set up in the office and it has software that is widely used and hence easy to learn and utilize. In short, the microcomputers and software that are discussed in thispaper are becoming known as industry standards. While there are many special services providers who use sophisticated software/hardware, perhaps the majority of providers do not yet use microcomputers. This paper is directed towards the non-users or the provider still making decision concerningmicrocomputer acquisition.