Computer Usage in Puerto Rico 1974 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ramn C. Barqun

9780666268341: Computer Usage in Puerto Rico 1974 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666268347 ISBN 13: 9780666268341

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how Puerto Rico built a thriving data processing landscape—from early systems to a growing, modern DP community.

This nonfiction profile surveys the island’s computer usage, the dominant systems, and the path that helped local professionals harness technology for government, education, and business.

The book traces the rise of major computer families, explains why smaller, affordable systems accelerated adoption, and shows how Puerto Rico positioned itself as a bridge between North and South America. It also highlights the roles of universities, private firms, and professional organizations in shaping a scalable, skills‑based DP ecosystem.

How large and small computer systems evolved locally, including IBM, NCR, RCA, Univac, and Burroughs offerings.
The shift from expensive, complex machines to more accessible, affordable configurations and the impact on installations.
An international perspective on Puerto Rico’s DP status, regional influence, and salary benchmarks.
Practical context on education, training, and the demand for skilled data processors and analysts.

Ideal for readers curious about Puerto Rico’s technology history, its data processing industry, and the factors that shaped its workforce and infrastructure.

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