This basic review of personal computers emphasizes their use in diagnostic sonography as well as other medical settings. This limited discussion is intended for novice personal computer users and includes basic information about hardware, software, and suggestions for their operation.
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2. DuBose TJ: BASIC BABY-A computer algorithm for analysis of multiple fetal parameters (abstract). l Ultrasound Med1988;7:206-206.
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Angus J: InfoWorld Consumer Product Guide. Brady, New York, 1989. (collected reviews)
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Arnold DO, et al: Getting Started With PCs and Compatibles. Brady, New York, 1988. (IBM and compatibles)
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Blodgett R, Rosenthol E: Hard Disk Management for IBM PCs and Compatibles. Portland, Oregon, Management Info. Sources, Inc.1988. (IBM and compatibles)
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Duncan R.Advanced MS DOS. Redmond, Washington, Microsoft Press, 1986. (IBM and compatibles)
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Grauer R, Sugrue PK: Microcomputer Applications, 2nd edition. New York, McGraw-Hill Book Co, 1989. (Good reference for all users)
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Helms H.The McGraw-Hill Computer Handbook. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1983. (Look for later edition)
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Juliussen E,Juliussen K: The Computer Industry Almanac. New York, Simon & Schuster, Inc, 1988. (Good reference for all)
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Lu C, Chu EW: The Apple Macintosh Book, 3rd edition. Redmond, Washington, Microsoft Press, 1988. (Apple Macintosh)
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McWilliams PA: The Personal Computer Book. Garden City, New York, Prelude Press, 1984. (Look for later edition)
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Naiman A: The Macintosh Bible. Berkeley, California, Goldstein & Blair, 1989. (Apple Macintosh)
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Norton P: Inside the PC. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 1986. (IBM and compatibles)
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Turley JL: PCs Made Easy. New York, McGraw-Hill, 1989. (Very basic information)
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Wolverton D: Running MS DOS. Redmond, Washington, Microsoft Press, 1985. (IBM and compatibles)
