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Chapter 3 - Short-Term and Long -Term <br /> Strategies : Hardware , Networks , and Software <br /> In This Chapter <br /> Hardware 3- 1 <br /> Desktop Computers 3- 1 <br /> Servers 3-2 <br /> Notebook Computers 3-3 <br /> Hand-Held Computers 3-4 <br /> Data Capture Devices 3-5 <br /> GPS Receivers 3-5 <br /> „ Output Devices 3-6 <br /> Printers 3-6 <br /> Plotters 3-7 <br /> Networks 3-7 <br /> Software 3-8 <br /> ® - Hardware <br /> Desktop Computers <br /> Like many organizations , Indian River County is continually upgrading personal computers . <br /> New software packages often require new computer hardware . Individual departments are <br /> budgeting replacements for their older PCs . Therefore , recommendations are given in this <br /> report that specify minimum and desired configuration of personal computers to run GIS <br /> applications . Indian River County needs to refer to these specifications to see if it will need <br /> to upgrade PCs to run specific GIS applications . Specifications will be looked at in two tiers . <br /> • Level One : PCs to run robust GIS software such as ArcGIS ( ArcEditor or ArcView) <br /> • Level Two : PCs to run ArcIMS or ArcObjects/ MapObjects-based applications , <br /> such as an Intranet Data Browser and Desktop Data Browser <br /> There is a difference between a typical personal computer and a GIS workstation . A typical <br /> personal computer for word processing is not likely appropriately configured for GIS use . A <br /> GIS workstation demands , at a minimum , a high-end processor, large amounts of RAM <br /> ( memory) , and large disk space. <br /> In the short-term , it is important that all Indian River County personnel that will utilize Level <br /> „ One computers are capable of effectively supporting recommended GIS applications . In <br /> the long-term , as more Indian River County personnel begin to use Level 1 and Level 2 GIS <br /> applications, they should have access to computers that can effectively support these <br /> applications . <br /> Level 1 PC to Run Arc Editor and ArcView <br /> Recommended Configuration <br /> „ Approximate cost = $2, 250 each <br /> • Windows XP Professional Edition <br /> • 2 .8 GHz Pentium Processor or Greater <br /> • 1 GB of RAM or Greater <br /> • 19 " or Greater High Resolution Monitor <br /> 3- 1 <br /> GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 3 - Short - Term and Long - Term Strategies <br />