Computer Software Reliability. Fact or Myth.

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Abstract:

For years computer hardware reliability has been a major concern of the computer industry and its customers. This same concern has not existed with computer software reliability, even though the annual costs for software of a computer system are many times more than the annual costs associated with hardware reliability. This study was undertaken in order to determine the nature of the software reliability problem, the techniques that are available or are being developed for improving software reliability, and the contract requirements for insuring improved reliability. Author

Author(s):
Shelley, Marlin
Author Organization(s):
OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS CENTER HILL AFB UTAH SERVICE ENGINEERING DIV
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-MMER/RM-73-125
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Computer programs, *Reliability, Errors, Costs
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
*Computer program verification, Design
Report Date:
1973 Nov 01