Computers In Business   -
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    In the business world today, computers and the software applications
that run on them basically control a well organized business.  Every major
company is equipped with a computer, or network that connects through
different branches throughout the firm.

Computer Hardware:

    To keep up with the fastest technology that dominates the market is to
be a sensible buyer.  A system can be outdated in a matter of two years
time. Software applications based on today's needs require more hard disk
space and speed to run efficiently.  The most powerful system would be the
586 machine which was developed in November, 1992.  The space required on a
business system depends on the firm.  If a company has a network, their
memory would range on the applications required to run the system
productively.  A one to three gigabyte hard drive would be most common for
businesses.  To keep these applications on the computer, you need a fair
amount of RAM memory as well as hard disk space. An application developed
in 1993, probably will be to powerful and run quite slow on a previous
system that was 'top of the line' in 1991.  That's why it is important for
companies to understand that they must think years down the road before
spending thousands of dollars on the technology of today.  The best way is
to prepare for the future such as making sure your mainframe is upgradeable
and contains at least 8 expansion slots, which should already be loaded
with enhanced graphics cards, the necessary amount of serial ports etc..

    Networks are e ...