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| Author: | Hebditch, D. |
| Title: | The genesis of a Soviet software industry |
| Journal: | Datamation
1988 : JUN l, VOL. 34:11; 52-l, 52-4, 52-5 |
| Index terms: | SOFTWARE COMPANIES USSR COMPUTER PROGRAMMING |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | New business opportunities for Western software companies are emerging in the Soviet market. The role of perestroika in the genesis of a Soviet software industry is described. Problems with some of the pre-perestroika projects are shown. Characteristics of Soviet software workers are mentioned. A number of programmers, sofware specialists have decided to set up their own - privately owned - cooperatives. Difficulties in access to hardware as an obstacle to more rapid development are stressed. The perspectives of Soviet software industry are assessed. |
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