ually realized from the computer system, the selection process was not easy.
Because I have a high profile in the messenger industry, I was able to collect information from a variety of sources, including direct mail and personal contact. If I were less connected in the industry, I doubt that I would have been able to learn as much as I did about the various systems on the market. Yet despite my high level of visibility, I still found myself relying on a particular vendor (ADO) for advice. Although I knew that the vendor would present his own products in the best light compared to the products of his competitors, I depended on the expertise of ADO to help guide me through the selection process.
Abstract Concepts & Generalizations--Selection
When choosing a computer system, determining the company's requirements is the best place to start. From there, comparisons can be made to commercially available systems, and the decision can be made whether to go with an "off-the-shelf" system or whether to have a cus
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