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Original Article

The Problems of Transferring Software: A Medical Case History

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Pages 219-223 | Received 26 Oct 1979, Published online: 12 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

This paper discusses the problems which arose in the transfer of a Pathology Laboratory data-base system from a CTL Mod 1 computer to a Ferranti Argus 700E computer. Both systems were programmed in CORAL-66. Definition of the analytical tests, the wards and clinics and G.P. 's addresses serviced by the laboratory proved to be a much larger task than had been anticipated. The mirroring of the comparative facilities of the two hardware systems is also described.

Cet article passe en revue les problèmes que soulève le transfert d'une Base de données anatomo-pathologiques d'un ordinateur CTL Mod l à un système Ferranti Argus 700E. Les deux systèmes de Base de données sont programmés en CORAL-66. La définition des tests analytiques et des adresses des unités de soins et de celles des consultations desservies par le laboratoire d'anatomo-pathologie s'est montrée beaucoup plus difficile que prévue. Les possibilities offertes par les deux types de matéríel sont également companées.

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