Communications of the ACM
The opinion archive provides access to past opinion stories from Communications of the ACM and other sources by date.
December 2008
From Communications of the ACM
CTO Virtualization Roundtable: Part II
When it comes to virtualization platforms, experts say focus first on the services to be delivered.
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Time to Take Evolutionary Development Off the Shelf
Large systems projects are failing at an alarming rate. It's time to take evolutionary design methods off the shelf.
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Database Dialogue with Pat Selinger
Relational database pioneer Patricia G. Selinger explores the vast realm of database technology and trends in a wide-ranging discussion with Microsoft's James Hamilton.
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Emerging Markets: Labor Supply in the Indian IT Industry
Exploring the evolving dynamics and interconnectedness of India's educational system and its IT work force.
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Kode Vicious: Permanence and Change
Highlighting the importance of doing one's best in view of code longevity and the impermanence of the changineer.
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Advising Policymakers Is More Than Just Providing Advice
What are the factors that make certain advisory committee reports successful while others are not?