Simulation of computer systems: looking back

The past two decades have seen a phenomenal growth in the area of computer systems simulation. As hardware and software systems increase in size, cost and complexity, accurate and timely models become even more vital to the decision maker. Significant research contributions have been made in simulation languages and models in an effort to meet the needs of society. This panel discussion will focus upon the area of computer systems simulation to assess the current state of the art, to learn from past successes and failures, and to predict how we can better model computer systems in the future.