Philosophical and Practical Standardization of Computer Input/Output Connections

Philosophically, small computer input/output connections can be made to a standard (such as CAMAC), rather than directly to a particular computer. Where manufacturer-produced software is either non-existent or can be sacrificed without heavy losses, a bigger computer may be practical with money saved from in-house interfacing. Such in-house peripheral interfacing can be made even more economical by practicing interface standardization. An example is discussed with solutions to the major problems involved.