The future is here, and it is the information society. No one is untouched by computer technology, which means it is extremely important for society as a whole to acquaint itself, understand, learn to use, and exploit computers. The hardware and software should serve mankind, in an effective and efficient manner, and how to make sure that happens is the challenge of the computer age. The papers in this book originated at a conference for computer professionals about computers. They are but one attempt to review life as we will be facing it in a world where computers will be an inescapable fact of life--and to start planning accordingly.

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