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Millions in Savings Possible in Converting Programs From One Computer to Another

FGMSD-77-34 Published: Sep 15, 1977. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 1977.
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Frequently, computer programs must be converted to make them run on a computer different from the one for which they were originally devised. The annual Federal cost of such conversions is estimated at more than $450 million; over $100 million of this amount could be saved.

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