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Notes:
1. summary of development of Soviet computing (unless superseded
by someone else)

2. The nature of computer technology and Soviet access to it.
Limitations of stealing.  The biggest factor limiting Soviet
access to Western technology is Soviet reluctance to let large
numbers of scientists and engineers travel abroad.  Compared to
that our efforts to restrict technology flow have had small effect.

3. proposal to swap technology for access to territory