Systems Architecture 6th Edition by Stephen Burd

Exercise 1

Find a catalog or visit the Web site of a major distributor of microcomputer equipment, such as Computer Discount Warehouse (www.cdw.com) or Dell (www.dell.com). You have a budget of $1000 to purchase workstation hardware (without peripheral devices, such as a scanner or printer). Select or configure a system that provides optimal performance for the following types of users:
• A home user who uses word-processing software, such as Microsoft Office; a home accounting package, such as Quicken or TurboTax; children s games; and multimedia software for editing pictures and creating video DVDs
• An accountant who uses office software, such as Microsoft Office, and statistical software, such as SPSS or SAS, and downloads large amounts of financial data from a corporate server for statistical and financial modeling
• An architect who uses typical office software and CAD software, such as AutoCAD Pay particular attention to whether CPU power, disk space, and I/O capabilities are adequate.