Can We Trust the Computer?

Fakta Tentang Kesalahan Komputer:

1. Error-free software is not possible.
2. Errors are often caused by more than one factor.
3. Errors can be reduced by following good procedures and professional practices.

Peran Orang-orang di Masalah terkait Komputer:

1. Computer User: At home or work, users should understand the limitations of computers and the need for proper training and responsible use.
2. Computer Professional: Understanding the source and consequences of computer failures is valuable when buying, developing, or managing a complex system.
3. Educated Member of Society: Personal decisions and political, social, and ethical decisions depend on understanding computer risks.

Perspektif Kegagalan, Ketergantungan, Risiko, dan Kemajuan:

Failures

• What are acceptable rates of failures?
• How accurate should software be?

Dependence 

• How dependent on computer systems are our ordinary activities?
• How useful are computer systems to our ordinary activities?

Risk and Progress

• How do new technologies become safer? 
• Can progress in software safety keep up with the pace of change in computer technology?