The Evolution of CSIRONET
CD Gilbert · 1976
The CSIRO computing network, CSIRONET has evolved from a few interactive terminals in Canberra to over 250 interactive terminals and about 50 PDP-11 nodal computers scattered throughout Australia. This evolution has occurred within the framework of certain management policies and design principles rather than to an overall detailed plan. The flexibility of this approach has permitted the expansion of the network far beyond that initially envisaged, the provision of facilities not originally contemplated and the utilization of new equipment and communications facilities as they have become available.