Gregory Wilson published an article in the American Scientist discussing the results from a web-based survey of how scientists use computers. Its worth a reading as it highlights the differences between the the scientific community and the IT industry. For me, the most important were collaboration, team work and reuse.
How Do Scientists Really Use Computers?
Posted by Adrian Smith
on September 30, 2009
Scientific Computing – Online Magazine
Posted by Adrian Smith
on September 03, 2008
The Scientific Computing World web site is a great resource that provides information in the areas of Data Analysis, Modelling, Simulation, Data Management and High Performance Computing. The site also provides a free subscription to the magazine and numerous articles.