1.2. Implementation Considerations

The solution of the ISA configuration problem addresses major concerns of end-users, system integrators, ISA card manufacturers, and operating system vendors. It also presents an excellent business opportunity for providing measurable value and differentiation in the short term.

In defining this mechanism, the cost of incremental hardware has been taken into consideration. The specification allows an implementor to make tradeoffs in the area of technology and level of integration depending on the functionality and market for each card.