Points out a viable and tested alternative to the use of lengthy account numbers. This alternative uses simple numbers and appends the lengthy numbers with their various sort keys and distribution codes to the tables of account names. (Author/DN)

The Mini-Computer is compared with the general purpose computer. On a performance basis the Mini-Computer shows several interesting comparisons with the System 360 computer. The Mini-Computer core cycle, instruction execution speeds, and disc operating speeds are quite similar to the much larger 360-30 and 40 while its magnetic tape speeds are…

INTX is an interactive programing and debugging system operating under UCLA's URSA interactive console system. Although originally designed as a debugging aid for interactive processor development, the addition of an on-line Assembler makes it a programing system in its own right. INTX operates only on the Computer Communications 301 graphics…

The purpose of this legislation is to establish the authority and provide the operational machinery needed for the effective and efficient management of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) equipment. Following the statement of the purposes of the bill, this report contains: a summary, discussion, the committee amendments, a section by section…

The purpose of the hearing reported is to obtain testimony from key officials of the executive branch and from representatives of the voluntary computer standards effort, as to the progress that has been made in the implementation of Public Law 89-306. (For the committee report see LI 003 853.) Interest of the hearing is particularly oriented to…

Outlines the essential details of a computer network protocol at the application level for interchanging information between host computers in the community of libraries, book publishers, and bibliographic service centers. Control header structure is detailed, and a skeleton outline is given for 20 header field types and 15 control message types.…

The maximum incorporation of computer coding into an instrument is recommended to reduce errors in coding information from questionnaires. Specific suggestions for guiding the precoding process for response options, numeric identifiers, and assignment of card columns are proposed for mainframe computer data entry. (BS)

The administrative data processing department at Michigan State provides support to all colleges and departments, and designs, programs, tests, and implements university management systems. A steering committee determines priorities for development projects and provides a sounding board for long-range plans of information systems. (MLW)

Enumerates principal management objectives of database management systems (data independence, quality, security, multiuser access, central control) and criteria for comparison (response time, size, flexibility, other features). Conventional database management systems, relational databases, and database machines used for backend processing are…

Explains how the East Brunswick, New Jersey, School District moved from regarding computers as complicated monsters to an acceptance of their own computer as a sophisticated tool. Provides a 6-point explanation of the equipment efficiency and the rationale for adopting a planning, programing, budgeting, and evaluating system approach. (EA)

As electronic data processing (EDP) becomes an increasingly large part of an educational system, insurance for it becomes increasingly important. (Editor)

An administrative computer users' advisory committee is a useful method for determining automation long-range plans, set priorities and review results. (IR)

Examines the effect of Developments in the internal logic devices on the future evolution of the computer. The invention and role of new transistors is discussed. Bibliography. (LC)