The Small Contractor and the Small ComputerStanford University, 1980 - 87 pages |
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... produce a softcopy , or one that disappears with the next screenful of information , while hardcopy terminals produce a paper record of all the interactions with the computer system . Two advantages of the softcopy terminal are its ...
... produce a softcopy , or one that disappears with the next screenful of information , while hardcopy terminals produce a paper record of all the interactions with the computer system . Two advantages of the softcopy terminal are its ...
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... production , and at competitive costs over impact devices . The result is better reliability , less maintenance required , and at reduced costs . " ( 9 , p . 8-9 ) Cortada's analysis relates to large computer systems or state - of - the ...
... production , and at competitive costs over impact devices . The result is better reliability , less maintenance required , and at reduced costs . " ( 9 , p . 8-9 ) Cortada's analysis relates to large computer systems or state - of - the ...
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... produce information with these qualities . If effort were the only problem , however , there would be no problem . Two other factors which influence the quality of information are uncertainty about the future and the required in ...
... produce information with these qualities . If effort were the only problem , however , there would be no problem . Two other factors which influence the quality of information are uncertainty about the future and the required in ...
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