Publisher's Synopsis
Upgrade your IBM PC or compatible - in five easy lessons. Chapter 1 describes the hardware of the original IBM PC series - the PC, XT, AT, and XT 286. Chapters 2 and 3 reveal how each member of the IBM PC series can be upgraded, discussing all the options available, upgrade strategies, and the limitations of the equipment. Chapter 4 describes the various clone computers available as a substitute for (or complement to) existing IBM personal computers, and how to purchase individual components and actually construct a clone computer. The final chapter focuses on diagnostic testing and turbocharging to obtain increased productivity.