
Preface
In recent years the manufacture of personal computers has been a world-wide growth
industry. Indeed, the expansion in the personal computer market is likely to continue for at
least the foreseeable future, with personal computers becoming commonplace everyday tools
to be used and enjoyed by all. Whereas it is not always possible to make clear distinctions
between the lower-cost business machines and those which are intended primarily for
domestic use, all of these small systems may be described as 'personal' since they are
primarily intended for single-user applications.
Personal computers come with a wide variety of price tags to sui ...