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What about a PC-based system?

Digital Video (DV) Frequently Asked Questions
This is my weak spot; I loathe PCs and Windows with a passion, so it's a bit difficult for me to be helpful. But since you asked nicely, you'll probably want to look at Avid Xpress DV ($1,500) or Premiere. Although every copy of Windows XP now includes Microsoft's MovieMaker video editing software, this product is so vile that it's a waste of disk space on your computer and nothing more. You have been warned. Check the reviews if you don't believe me.

When will I be able to watch TV on my Windows 98 based PC?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
As soon as you install a compatible TV tuner card and hook up an antenna or cable TV. Web TV? for Windows and TV Viewer are included in Windows 98, as is Program Guide, which you can use to find out when programs are on and set reminders to tune in. Windows 98 lets you watch TV full screen, in a window, or on a second monitor as you work in another application.

How can I read 800K Mac disks on my new Mac? or my Windows-based PC?

Herb's Mac Stuff FAQ
PLEASE READ THIS PARAGRAPH TWICE. NO USB external floppy drive will support Apple 400K or 800K diskettes. Period. Also, there are NO EXTERNAL SCSI-BASED floppy drives to speak of, today. Period. And Apple's older external floppy drives for 400K, 800K and 1.4Mb are intended for use ONLY with Apple Macs which already have an INTERNAL floppy drive. Period. Mac 400K and 800K diskettes are written in a unique fashion, no standard IBM-type floppy disk controller card in a PC can read them.

Are your operations MAC or PC based?

Color Business Cards US Site
We are both. We have the latest G4s Power Mac. for Mac. users and Pentium IV processors for PC users.

What is a PC based DVR ?

Security Camera, Security DVR System and PC Base DVR Surveil...
A PC-based DVR is a DVR Cards built inside a computer . You have a case either a tower or a rack mount. Inside you have your usual mainboard, Network card, VGA Card CPU, Hard Drive and memory. And inside is a PCI DVR Card. This board capture the video from the cameras and working with the DVR software provides all the necessary, video and recording functions: like, Video compression, converting the video to a file, camera controls and display, record and playback functions.

What is a PC-based cash register?

International Point of Sale FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions
A PC-based cash register runs off of a computer. At each POS station you need a PC. All the peripherals (receipt printer, cash drawer, barcode scanner, etc.) plug into the back of the computer. You can use a normal computer monitor for the application. The most important part of the register is the software. It is the software that controls inventory, rings up sales, and tells the hardware what to do.

Should I get a Macintosh or PC (Windows-based) computer?

FAQ | Students | Computing @ UW-Madison
Both platforms are used and supported on the UW-Madison campus, and both provide the necessary student computing tools. A good rule of thumb is, "go with what you know." But also be sure to consult your major area of study for any specific recommendations.

How is Energy Watchdog better than a PC based system?

Energy Watchdog Pro - Online Power to reduce your Energy Cos...
Remote facility managers can access their utility use and cost information direct via the Internet and run their own reports at any time thereby making utility management decisions at each facility more timely and effective. A centralized PC based system typically requires costly and delayed central generation and distribution of reports to remote facility managers. Energy Watchdog is hosted on a powerful web based computer where all system maintenance issues are addressed easily and quickly.

How to make a transaction in a PC based office?

FAQ on Western Union Money Transfer
When the customer approaches the postmaster with the intimation about the expected money transfer he should be told to fill up the TRM form and then the nodal telephone no should be dialed to establish contact with the WU server based in Sydney to confirm the details. After confirming the details the right side of the TRM form should be filled up by the postal official and thereafter F 10 key should be pressed accepting the transaction.

Why are your systems PC-based, rather than run from the Internet?

ERI Economic Research Institute - Pay Research FAQ's
The state of current technology makes the speed, power, security and portability of PCs superior to pure Internet applications. ERI datasets are far too large to be as easily accessed from the Internet, even from the fastest servers. Internet connection options are frequently problematic and may limit portability or the ability to use your system while flying, for example. Firewalls create access complications, and Internet security is suspect at times.

What is the PC-Based Assignment for the Admissions examinations?

Frequently Asked Questions
Students should note that this applies to the Admission examination only. It has no relevance to the Foundation examination. In addition to passing the appropriate parts of the Institute Admission examination, students are required to complete a practical PC-Based Assignment to demonstrate their confidence in computerised accounting. This PC-Based Assignment is handled directly by IATI. It is not handled by McKeon Murray.

Can I build a PC- or Mac-based NLE system myself?

Home
Yes. If you don't mind opening the computer case and fiddling with the innards, you can buy one of the low-end or mid-range board sets and do it yourself. But be warned, it's not a trivial task. All of these systems are very new, and most still have some bugs and incompatibilities. Also, DV systems pushed the limits of what you could do with early-to-mid-1997 PCs and Macs.

I have Sun Servers in addition to PC based Servers. Do I need two separate KVM switches?

Rose Electronics, FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Rose offers multi-platform KVM switches that allow PC's, Sun's and Mac's to be connected to the same KVM switch and use only one keyboard, mouse and monitor.

What makes OpenCNC different from the PC-based controls?

MDSI - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Unlike PC-based controls, OpenCNC is sold as an unbundled software application, which does not use any proprietary hardware or motion control boards. In addition, OpenCNC provides the capability to collect and distribute manufacturing data from the machine automatically, without operator intervention.

Can I run your program on a Mac/PC/UNIX-based system?

Sight Read This! - Music Sightreading Skillbuilding
Yes ? any computer with Internet access and a fairly current Web browser should work well. We highly recommend using IE 5.0+ or Netscape 6.2+, however either IE 4+ or NS 4+ browsers should work fine.

What are the advantages of CD-i over PC-based interactive systems?

The New International CD-i Association
Cost. To build a PC with the same audiovisual performance and functionality, you need at least to spend double or triple the cost of a CD-i player. Compatibility. Every CD-i disc is compatible with every CD-i player. There are no "system requirements". A content-provider can be sure that its disc can be played without troubles, without worrying about the type of display-adapter, sound card, version of the operating system, screen resolution, CD-ROM drive speeds, drivers, hardware conflicts, etc.

In your estimation, what is the best PC-based telecomputer currently on the market today?

Telecomputers, Computerized Telemarketing, Message Delivery,...
In my honest estimation, I feel that the TeleRobot4 is currently the best of the "PC" systems available on the market today. The company that makes the system has been in the business for over 24 years (since 1981). They designed the system from the ground up. It is NOT a converted"voice mail"system. It is NOT a converted"predictive dialer". The software took in excess of 18 months to write.
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