The myth of the computer revolution

Holmes, Neville (1998) The myth of the computer revolution. Computer, 31 (11). pp. 121-122. ISSN 0018-9162

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Abstract

This essay covers a large number of points very briefly: the misunderstanding of the millennium bug, the hyperbole of computer publicity, the very conservative nature of computer use by government and industry, the suppression of innovation through computer use, the misunderstanding of technological evolution, computers and the rise of neofeudalism.

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Keywords:	millennium bug, Cobol, early computer use, conservatism, technological evolution, neofeudalism
Subjects:	350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350200 Business and Management > 350202 Business Information Systems (incl. Data Processing) 370000 Studies in Human Society > 370600 History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine > 370601 History and Philosophy of Science and Technology 350000 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services > 350200 Business and Management > 350211 Innovation and Technology Management
ID Code:	2004
Deposited By:	Mr Neville Holmes
Deposited On:	26 Sep 2007
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2008 02:30
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