The purpose of the National Computer Conference is to provide an atmosphere in which designers, suppliers, users, managers, educators, and representatives of government and society at large can meet and interact. Discussions of new technical developments, as well as national and international issues and challenges facing the information processing community, are encouraged.
This year's discussions and developments are included, for the most part, in this anniversary Volume 53 of the Proceedings of the National Computer Conference, completing 12 years as the world's premier computer exposition.