This intensive study of 42 American cities finds that, when well-managed, computers have real payoffs for government operations. Unfortunately, computer technology is not well managed in most cities.

According to The History of Computing Project, the prototype of the first microcomputer was introduced by the aptly named Micro Computer Inc., Los Angeles, in 1968. ARPANET, a defense contractors’ ...

When it comes to backing up a computer, what most people think of, copying files, is somewhat limited. Copying data files is fine, as far as it goes, but a running computer also consists of ...

The "faith in technology" attitude prevalent in the U. S. extends to local governments, where large programs have been instituted to facilitate technology transfer. This article examines the ...