Based on data gathered by the author as part of ACM's International Risks Forum, this book contains accounts of mishaps attributed to computers and the people using them--some humorous, and some tragic. Neumann characterizes different kinds of computer-related risks, discusses risk causes and effects, and considers their implications. He also suggests ways to minimize risks in the future.
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Based on data gathered by the author as part of ACM's International Risks Forum, this book contains accounts of mishaps attributed to computers and the people using them--some humorous, and some tragic. Neumann characterizes different kinds of computer-related risks, discusses risk causes and effects, and considers their implications. He also suggests ways to minimize risks in the future.
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