Computers: there's always a new one on the horizon

The best way for individuals and companies to determine what hardware and software to buy is first to find software that best fits their needs, then find the hardware that best fits that software, and then test them together to make sure they work. Hardware becomes obsolete quickly, but not all users need the latest, fastest, and most powerful systems. The trend toward compatibility and connectivity among systems gives users increased flexibility, and some users would like to have a single system with enough flexibility to handle several different operating systems.