1. Find a catalog or visit the Web site of a major distributor of microcomputer equipment, such as Computer Discount Warehouse (www.cdw.com) or Dell (www.dell.com). Select or configure a system that provides optimal performance for the following types of users: An accountant who uses office software, such as Microsoft Office, and statistical software, such as SPSS or SAS, and downloads large amounts of financial data from a corporate server for statistical and financial modeling An architect who uses typical office software and CAD software, such as AutoCAD Pay particular attention to whether CPU power, memory, disk space, and I/O capabilities are adequate. Compare the cost of each computer. Which is most expensive and why? A home user who uses word-processing software, such as Microsoft Office; a home accounting package, such as Quicken or TurboTax; children's games; and multimedia software for editing pictures and creating video DVDs