Basic Business System
Configuration
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Last update: 3/1/05
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. . . follow these simple guidelines to avoid waste,
suffer from lacking crucial functionalities,
and incurring needless troubleshooting expenses.
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Must Have:
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| Processor: |
Celeron 2.4 GHz to Pentium IV 3.2 GHz |
| Memory: |
512M |
| Hard Drive: |
80G - 200G |
| Removable: |
DVD±RW Writer* |
| O.S.: |
XP Pro (very important for network operations) |
| Display: |
17" or 19" CRT/LCD (compare) |
| Software: |
Office 2003 SBE/Standard/Pro |
Of course, NIC from major vendors (Intel, Realtek, Broadcom or 3Com) is
required. That's standard equipment these days. Might also need to add
CALs to server(s).
...plus any specific requirements you might have
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Things to Avoid:
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- free printers
- consumer anti-virus
- all-inclusive security software
- maintenance packages
- accessories that sound/look good
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* DVD±RW drives are currently only $30 over CD-RW
price. Therefore, it's short-sighted to settle for CD-RW. CD-ROM
drives are only $10 less than CD-RW so it's not worth the savings.
Of course, for fleet purchases, you don't need a writer on each
station.
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