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Performance determination: the selection of tools, if any

Published: 04 June 1973 Publication History

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As interest in computer performance analysis has grown, the dedication of some analysts to a single tool and analysis approach appears to have become stronger. In most instances this affection probably comes from increased familiarity and success with an approach combined with a resulting lack of familiarity and success with other approaches.

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    AFIPS '73: Proceedings of the June 4-8, 1973, national computer conference and exposition
    June 1973
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