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The book also takes a look at Local Area Networks and the implications for security. In summary we would say that this book is very useful for both the large and small user of mini computers and for that reason is highly recommended.
CONVICTS TRAINING SCHEME STOPPED
The 650 convicts who trained in computer programming under the sponsorship of Honeywell, will be disappointed to hear that the era is over. Sixteen years ago, Honeywell set up the scheme for convicts to train in computer technology. The prime site was the Framlingham Prison just outside Boston. Awards were won for the courageous scheme but its merits were always open to debate. Some people, of course, said that training convicted thieves and robbers in computing was like teaching Dracula to suck blood with a 10 Horse Power pump rather than manually. Others said it provided a useful job-catching skill and gave convicts the chance to get back into society. Which view you take will depend to a great extent on your own background, experience and your views of society generally. Whatever a person's philosophical position might be, the Framlington training was rudely interrupted when, about a year ago, the prison's computer centre was raided by the cops and a number of trainee programmers taken quickly to the slammer. It transpired that they had been running a company called CON PUTER SYSTEMS as a partnership and were suspected of collecting money for their private bureau work. It was also alleged that they had been running an illegal gambling and narcotics service: all automated with state support. Last month, in the Middlesex County Superior Court, five of the prisoners, who had been charged with tax evasion on their undisclosed earnings, were acquitted on the grounds that the prosecution failed to produce the "exculpatory evidence" for the defence. What this seems to mean, is that the prosecution did not provide the accused with evidence which would have assisted in their defence.
BOOK REVIEW: CIPHER SYSTEMS
Cipher Systems, by Henry Beker & Professor Fred Piper. Published by Northwood Books, Northwood House, 93-99 Goswell Road, London EClV 7QA; Tel: 01-253 9355, price E14.95 (paperback), E27.95 (hardback). The book starts off with a good review of the subject matter and explains the approach adopted by the authors, something which is sadly lacking in most technical publications. The general attitude adopted is "that things are as bad as possible" and this gives the reader a picture of the worst possible situation, and a touch of the fighteners. Each chapter is introduced separately and explained at a level whereby it should be possible for most people concerned with One can then security or auditing a computer system to comprehend. read on slowly getting more involved in detail until the end of the chapter, where you are presented with exercises to test your understanding of the topic.
Volume 5 Number 7
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The book also takes a look at Local Area Networks and the implications for security. In summary we would say that this book is very useful for both the large and small user of mini computers and for that reason is highly recommended.
CONVICTS TRAINING SCHEME STOPPED
The 650 convicts who trained in computer programming under the sponsorship of Honeywell, will be disappointed to hear that the era is over. Sixteen years ago, Honeywell set up the scheme for convicts to train in computer technology. The prime site was the Framlingham Prison just outside Boston. Awards were won for the courageous scheme but its merits were always open to debate. Some people, of course, said that training convicted thieves and robbers in computing was like teaching Dracula to suck blood with a 10 Horse Power pump rather than manually. Others said it provided a useful job-catching skill and gave convicts the chance to get back into society. Which view you take will depend to a great extent on your own background, experience and your views of society generally. Whatever a person's philosophical position might be, the Framlington training was rudely interrupted when, about a year ago, the prison's computer centre was raided by the cops and a number of trainee programmers taken quickly to the slammer. It transpired that they had been running a company called CON PUTER SYSTEMS as a partnership and were suspected of collecting money for their private bureau work. It was also alleged that they had been running an illegal gambling and narcotics service: all automated with state support. Last month, in the Middlesex County Superior Court, five of the prisoners, who had been charged with tax evasion on their undisclosed earnings, were acquitted on the grounds that the prosecution failed to produce the "exculpatory evidence" for the defence. What this seems to mean, is that the prosecution did not provide the accused with evidence which would have assisted in their defence.
BOOK REVIEW: CIPHER SYSTEMS
Cipher Systems, by Henry Beker & Professor Fred Piper. Published by Northwood Books, Northwood House, 93-99 Goswell Road, London EClV 7QA; Tel: 01-253 9355, price E14.95 (paperback), E27.95 (hardback). The book starts off with a good review of the subject matter and explains the approach adopted by the authors, something which is sadly lacking in most technical publications. The general attitude adopted is "that things are as bad as possible" and this gives the reader a picture of the worst possible situation, and a touch of the fighteners. Each chapter is introduced separately and explained at a level whereby it should be possible for most people concerned with One can then security or auditing a computer system to comprehend. read on slowly getting more involved in detail until the end of the chapter, where you are presented with exercises to test your understanding of the topic.
Volume 5 Number 7