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950084
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b704454
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Advances in computers.\ edited by Marshall C. Yovits.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Academic Press,, 1981.
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| Series Statement
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Advances in computers ;; v. 20
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1 online resource (xiv, 283 pages) :: illustrations
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0080566529
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: 0120121204
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: 9780080566528
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: 9780120121205
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Front Cover; Advances in Computer, Volume 20; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1. Management Information Systems: Evolution and Status; 1. Introduction; 2. Background; 3. The MIS Concept; 4. MIS Research; 5. MIS Support Mechanisms; 6. MIS Education; 7. MIS-QuoVadis?; References; Chapter 2. Real-Time Distributed Computer Systems; 1. Introduction; 2. Hardware for Distributed Systems; 3. Software for Distributed Real-Time Systems; 4. Summary; References; Chapter 3. Architecture and Strategies for Local Networks: Examples and Important Systems; 1. What Is a Local Network?
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2. Terminology and Nomenclature3. Technology Trends and Their Influence; 4. Decentralized versus Centralized Computation; 5. Local Network Functions; 6. Examples; 7. System Summaries; 8. Hardware Availability; 9. Computer Centers and Offices of the Future: Directions; 10. The Future; References; Chapter 4. Vector Computer Architecture and Processing Techniques; 1. Introduction; 2. Vector-Processing Requirements; 3. Pipeline-Processor Design Considerations; 4. Multiple-Pipeline Computers; 5. Recent Advances in Array Processors; 6. Vector Processor Performance Evaluation.
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7. Conclusions and Future TrendsReferences; Chapter 5. An Overview of High-Level Languages; 1. General Introduction; 2. Trends and Activities; 3. Relationship of High-Level Languages to Software Engineering and Software Methodology; 4. Some "Modern" Languages; 5. Research and Advanced Development Language Topics; 6. Future Trends; 7. Summary and Conclusions; References; Auther Index; Subject Index; Contents of Previous Volumes; Untitled.
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ADVANCES IN COMPUTERS VOL 20.
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Computer science.
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Computers.
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Electronic data processing.
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Computer science.
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COMPUTERS-- Computer Literacy.
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COMPUTERS-- Computer Science.
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COMPUTERS-- Data Processing.
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COMPUTERS-- Hardware-- General.
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COMPUTERS-- Information Technology.
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COMPUTERS-- Machine Theory.
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COMPUTERS-- Reference.
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Computers.
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Electronic data processing.
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| Dewey Classification
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004
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QA76.A3eb vol. 20
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| Added Entry
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Yovits, M. C., (Marshall Clinton)
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