History of Computing in Latin America [Guest editors´ introduction]

The collection of articles on the history of computing in Latin America reflects a growing body of work looking at the influences and effects of computer technology in the region. The articles here cover a broad range of topics, including the degree of dissemination of computer machinery, the availability of local expertise, the regulation of the computer markets, the quantity and quality of local activities involving computers, the role played by the state, and the relations between the computer and telecommunication sectors.