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Panel Discussion on Achieving the Reliability and Safety Relevant to Computer Systems

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Electronic Systems Effectiveness and Life Cycle Costing

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  1. Theoretical Support Services, Marconi Research Laboratories, GEC Marconi Electronics Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8HN, UK

    Mr. J. K. Skwirzynski (Manager, Director of the Institute)

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Skwirzynski, J.K. (1983). Panel Discussion on Achieving the Reliability and Safety Relevant to Computer Systems. In: Skwirzynski, J.K. (eds) Electronic Systems Effectiveness and Life Cycle Costing. NATO ASI Series, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82014-4_25

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