Buying Intel-based systems: CISC at risk? (complex instruction set computer)

From: Computers in Libraries | Date: July 1, 1994| Author: Flower, Eric | Copyright information

Factors that individuals responsible for purchasing library computers should consider are discussed. Purchasers should avoid SX-based machines, but should be sure to buy network interface cards. Worthwhile enhancements to basic systems include additional RAM and cache memory, better video, and flash BIOS. Clock-tripled 100MHz 486 microprocessors will soon become a minimum requirement, unless prices for Pentium-based systems fall dramatically.

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