EXPLORING PEN-BASED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

Some industry analysts believe that the impact of pen-based computers—also referred to as notepad or stylus computers and electronic slates—rivals that of desktop machines. This column describes how pen-based computers work and offers some suggestions for IS managers who want to implement pen-based computers into the current work environment.

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Notes on contributors

Bijoy Bordoloi

BIJOY BORDOLOI is an assistant professor of information systems. College of Business. University of Texas at Arlington.

Amanda J. Barner

AMANDA J. BARNER is a training and information specialist for Designed Ideas. Inc., a software development firm in Fort Worth TX.