Java's role in distributed collaboration

Abstract

In this paper, we sketch some techniques for using Java to improve the state-of-the-art in scalable collaboration management for scientific and engineering applications. We argue that flexibility, cost containment and support for large-scale collaboration must join raw performance as metrics for successful, scalable HPC software. Finally, we summarize our experience with large-scale Web-based collaboration, and describe some plans for future work. © 1997 by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.