Why Windows software?

The writer discusses the difficulties that local housing agency staff members encounter in using housing software, which seldom presents data and procedures in the order that they are familiar with, and considers the advantages of using graphical operating systems like Microsoft Windows. These adva...

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Publicado en:Journal of Housing & Community Development Vol. 53; pp. 8 - 10
Autor principal: Juran, Michael J.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: National Association of Housing & Redevelopment July/August 1996
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