An overview of a network design system
William E. Bracker, Benn R. Konsynski · 1980
During the past few years there has been an increasing trend toward the development of on-line computer systems. By 1980 it is estimated that 70--80 percent of all larger computer installations will support some networking capability. This trend has resulted in an increasing network user population and varying applications for computer-communication networks. Furthermore, due to economics, the prevalence of single-application networks is giving way to increasing numbers of multi-application networks.