Title :
National Projects and International Users: Finland and Early European Computerization
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Turku, Turku
Abstract :
By the time the first operational electronic digital computer was installed in Helsinki in 1958, Finland´s computerization was already far advanced. The Finnish experience helps illustrate the spread of computing technology in Northern Europe. In Finland´s case, it occurred through a combination of national goals and internationally acquired technology and expertise.
Keywords :
history; technology transfer; Finland computerization; Northern Europe; early European computerization; international users; national projects; operational electronic digital computer; Collaboration; Computers; Europe; History; International relations; Military computing; Technology transfer; Turning;
Journal_Title :
Annals of the History of Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAHC.2008.70
