Project 43: Standardization for micros
 
Renamed "Programming and Presentation of Numeric Software for
Microcomputer Users" 1986.

Madison 1982:
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Battiste reviewed the problems associated with provision of scientific
software on micros. He wants micro manufacturers to be forced to live
up to good standards. A software house such as C Abaci (100 abacuses)
relies on the quality of basic software and without it has no solid
base from which to work. At present manufacturers do not accept their
responsibilities. The range of sophistication of users is very wide
and, unlike the situation on main-frames, they can expect little
guidance from analysts and consultants.

Gentleman asked whether Battiste had problems over copying floppy
disks. He said that volume copying and subsequent testing will be
difficult for a time. Ford remarked that it takes real determination
to get discs copied and the system up. Battiste said that it is
testing and examining results of tests that really takes time.

It was agreed that the subgroup Battiste, Rice, Ford would prepare a
document and circulate it to the group.  Battiste would write the
first draft and sent it to Rice and Ford.

Soederkoeping 1983:
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See document IFIP/WG 2.5 (Soederkoeping-08) 1008.  In the absence of
Battiste, his document was discussed. Hull agreed to answer Battiste,
and Ford to prepare a paper for the next meeting.

Argonne 1986:
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Document: IFIP/WG 2.5 (Argonne-16) 1316, 2 pages.

E. Battiste discussed some of the problems involved in providing
software portability among micro-computers.


Programming and Presentation of Numeric Software for 
Microcomputer Users.
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E. Battiste talked about the problems of preparing and presenting
computer software for desk-top computer users. He proposed that the
current project number 43, Transportability for Micros, be renamed
"Programming and Presentation of Numeric Software for Microcomputer
Users". The proposal was accepted by the group.

Jerusalem 1990:
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Gentleman would like to keep the project open (Vouk).