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The Computer Journal 1978 21(1):7-14; doi:10.1093/comjnl/21.1.7
© 1978 by British Computer Society
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Distributed or centralised data base

R. A. Davenport *

London School of Economics, London, UK

This paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of centralised and distributed data bases. It outlines a methodology which allows a designer to make a meaningful selection between the centralised and distributed data base approach, taking into account factors of importance such as cost, reliability and the shortage of skilled manpower resources.

Received August 1976.

* London School of Economics, London WC2


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