Computers and the Year 2000
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Author Description
Edited By Lord Avebury... [and Others]. This Book Has Had Its Origins In A Conference On Computers And The Year 2000 Held In London In 1971. Glossary, Pp. 313-319. Bibliography: P. 301-311.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the potential challenges and implications of the year 2000 computer problem, a phenomenon that threatened widespread system failures due to date-related programming limitations.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Analysis of the year 2000 computer problem and its origins in early programming practices.
- Discussions on the societal and technological impact of potential system failures.
- Examination of the historical context of computing in the early 1970s.
- A bibliography for further research on the topic.
- A glossary of relevant technical terms.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This collection, originating from a 1971 conference, offers a contemporary perspective on the nascent year 2000 computer issue. It provides historical context for understanding early concerns about date-related programming limitations in computer systems. The inclusion of a bibliography and glossary suggests a resource intended for those seeking detailed information on the subject.
Page Count:
319
Publication Date:
1972-01-01
Publisher:
National Computing Centre
ISBN-10:
0850120748
ISBN-13:
9780850120745
Non-Fiction
Science & Technology
History
Technology
Computers
Reference
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