Discussion: The Burroughs B 5000 in Retrospect

Editor’s Note: The day’s discussion began with many of the key managers, designers, and developers of the Burroughs B 5000 recalling the era in which the system was conceived and introduced. In alphabetical order, the discussants for the morning session were: Robert S. Barton, Bobby A. Creech, David M. Dahm, Benjamin A. Dent, John E. S. Hale, Erwin A. Hauck, Paul D. King, Norman L. Kreuder, William Ft. Lonergan, Duncan MacDonald, F. Bradley MacKenzie, Clark Oliphint, Lloyd D. Turner, and Richard Waychoff. The discussion was moderated by Bernard A. Galler, editor-in-chief of the Annals, assisted by Robert F. Rosin, editor of this special issue.