IBM Research: Autonomic Computing http://www.research.ibm.com/autonomic/

IBM's Autonomic Computing research site examines a dangerous trend in the
information technology (IT) industry and proposes an unprecedented solution.
Citing a serious lack of skilled IT workers and constantly growing
complexity in computer systems, IBM envisions a time in the near future when
maintaining these systems will become an impossible task. To prevent this, a
drastic change in computer design and operation is required. Autonomic
computing, IBM believes, is the answer. This technology could create
computer systems that largely maintain themselves with little to no human
involvement. The Web site offers an overview of autonomic computing and
implications for business and academia. There is also a manifesto in Adobe
Acrobat (.pdf) format that delves further into the technology. [CL]

source: The NSDL Scout Report for Math, Engineering, and Technology -- March1, 2002

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