DocumentCode
1360234
Title
Computers: Microcomputer standards: Weighing the pros and cons: Standardization of microcomputer hardware and software has been slowed by manufacturers´ vested interests
Author
Lerner, E.J.
Volume
18
Issue
5
fYear
1981
fDate
5/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
47
Lastpage
50
Abstract
Discusses problems encountered in the definition and publication of hardware and software standards, mainly due to the conflict of interests between users and producers of computing equipment and also due to institutional conflicts. The 1981 status of representative microcomputer standards is illustrated and standards under discussion are outlined.
Keywords
microcomputers; software engineering; standardisation; standards; microcomputer; software portability; standardisation; standards; Assembly; IEEE Computer Society; Microcomputers; Microprocessors; Software; Standards;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.1981.6369509
Filename
6369509
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