Spinning off and spinning on(?): the federal government role in the development of the US computer software industry

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The participation of the U.S. federal government in the progress of the computer software industry is examined covering the period 1955-1990. In particular, the study primarily takes into account government policies that have major impact in the industry. Government participation in computer software is nearly the same as in other existing industries. However, government purchasing and funding are influenced by military interests. And since computer science presents one area that is advantageous to defense operations, it resulted to the development of the software industry.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Economic aspects, Finance, Military aspects, Government spending policy, Research and development contracts, Government, Government research and development contracts

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Obituary

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Keith Pevitt was a researcher and teacher at the Science Policy and Research Unit at the University of Sussex. His research and teaching at the University played an absolutely central role in its development and shaping.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Executive changes & profiles, Research Personnel, Obituary, Officials and employees, University of Sussex, Research scientists, Pevitt, Keith

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The growth of patenting and licensing by US universities: an assessment of the effects of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980

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Research is presented concerning the influence which the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 has had on the licensing and patenting activities of Stanford University, the University of California and Columbia University.

Licenses, Patents & Trademarks, Universities and colleges, Science and technology policy, Intellectual property, Columbia University, University of California, Stanford University

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