The share capital was then used to purchase computers from Norsk Data.

But even price cuts of several hundred dollars might not be enough to entice consumers who have purchased computers within the last two or three years.

These bonds make it possible for school districts to purchase new computers, software and telecommunications equipment.

Funding also purchased computers and established an information literacy program for students, faculty and staff.

They purchase Palms or other hand-held computers when paper planners would do.

"It takes the Federal Government an average of almost four years to purchase computers, compared with 13 months in the private sector," he said.

American industry would purchase Japanese computers and use them to boost productivity.

Newbies can save a lot of money purchasing such computers.

Under the settlement plan, Microsoft would help set up a national foundation that would give grants to schools to purchase computers and software.

Consumers, however, purchased computers based on the best value, and weren't as concerned about expansion or performance.