Open complex computer based systems: only the first step along the way to safe, reliable computing

Authors:
Harold W. Lawson;John Leaney;Tim O'Neill
Affiliations:
Lawson Konsult AB, Lidingo, Sweden;Faculty of Engineering, University of Technology, Sydney;Faculty of Engineering, University of Technology, Sydney
Venue:
ECBS'99 Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE conference on Engineering of computer-based systems
Year:
1999

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Abstract

Open Systems are being presented as the way forward for the construction of complex computer based systems of all types. Thev have had some success but as with all such attempts to solve problems in computing. it is being touted as a panacea. Before the success is lost in disgruntled disappointment. this reflection attempts to establish awareness of pitfalls which may save the open systems idea from going the way of all panaceas. This paper further suggests that open systems are only the first step towards safe and reliable computing platforms for the future, and recommends an evolutionmy path which includes such concepts as stable infrastructure architectures, domain and application openness and open systems engineering.