Springer and Simula join forces to provide free eBooks on computing

"Springer and Simula have launched a new book series, Simula SpringerBriefs on Computing, which aims to provide introductions to select research in computing. The series presents both a state-of-the-art disciplinary overview and raises essential critical questions in the field. Published by SpringerOpen, all Simula SpringerBriefs on Computing are open access, allowing for faster sharing and wider dissemination of knowledge. Under this agreement and model, authors also retain copyright. Simula Research Laboratory is a leading Norwegian research organisaton which specializes in computing. The book series will provide introductory volumes on the main topics within Simula's expertise, including communications technology, software engineering and scientific computing ..."