Aspects of Large-Scale Resource Sharing through Networks of Computers

Abstract

The paper discusses some advantages of resource sharing through a network of computers as compared to resource sharing through other forms of timesharing services. The ARPA network of computers, sponsored by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense, is used as an example of large-scale resource sharing in a computer network. The paper discusses the technical and economic aspects of computer networks, touching only briefly on legal and social implications. The paper describes some difficulties encountered in the use of computer networks and possible ways to address these difficulties. The problem areas discussed are those with application to a broad group of users, and with high potential for solution in the near future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0748927

Entities

People

  • Eric Harslem
  • John Heafner

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cable Television
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Data Transmission Systems
  • Databases
  • Digital Communications
  • Digital Data
  • Information Systems
  • Mass Storage
  • Satellite Communications

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design