While I have not read this book, a colleague that read it commented that there was "poor math use" in this publication (not certain what he meant).
Anyway, some references (that I have used) for mission-critical/safety-critical s/w development: Code Complete by Steve McConnell Any book by Jack Ganssle (www.ganssle.com) MISRA C UL 1998 (have not actually read it, but used a checklist based on this standard) DO-178B EN 50128 IEC 60880 IEC 61508 UK Defense Standard 00-56 (have not actually read it, but used a checklist based on this standard) luck, Brian -----Original Message----- From: oover...@lexmark.com [ mailto:oover...@lexmark.com] Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 4:18 AM To: peter merguerian Cc: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Re: Software and Safety Peter, This isn't an article but it is an excellent book in the scope of your question. The Amazon.com review criticized it for not being specific enough. Specificity was not the aim of the book. It provides a great overview of the challenges and approaches that one needs to take with software controlling hardware systems. If you want a book that tells you how to do software, this is not it. Safeware: System Safety and Computers Nancy Leveson Hardcover: 704 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.21 x 9.52 x 6.60 Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub Co; 1st edition (April 7, 1995) ISBN: 0201119722 No - I do not get royalities from the sale of the book. I have taken a class with Ms. Levenson and listened to her speak at an International System Safety Conference. Oscar peter merguerian <pmerguerian2...@yahoo.com>@majordomo.ieee.org on 08/21/2003 11:54:07 AM To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org cc: Subject: Software and Safety Dear All, Many of today's equipment utilizes software which is also relied for safety. This is true in Machinery, NEBS, Alarm Systems, Medical Systems and CPU cooling in many computers, etc. I am interested in articles and links discussing software and safety in all of the above and additional product categories. Peter
