CSDL - Proceedings E

Workshop C Program Committee (PDF)

pp. 2xxvi

Workshop C Reviewers (PDF)

pp. 2xxvi

Keynote Speech

TINA: Service Architecture in Multimedia Communications

Session C.1: Formal Specifications

Multi-View Specification of CSCW Applications (Abstract)

M. Frey-Pučko, University of Ljubljana

Maximilian Frey, Technische Universität München

pp. 20484

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Modeling and Querying Video Databases (Abstract)

Cyril Decleir, LISI-INSA Lyon

Mohand-Saïd Hacid, RWTH Aachen

Jacques Kouloumdjian, LISI-INSA Lyon

pp. 20492

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Session C.2: Architectures

Modeling Client/Server Interactions by Means of Dynamic Systems (Abstract)

F. Calzolari, IRST

P. Tonella, IRST

pp. 20499

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A Master-Medium-Based Interactive Synchronization Control Scheme for Distributed Multimedia Systems (Abstract)

Chung-Ming Huang, National Cheng Kung University

Chian Wang, National Cheng Kung University

Cheng-Yi Kuo, National Cheng Kung University

pp. 20506

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Improved Multimedia Server I/O Subsystems (Abstract)

Michael Weeks, University of Teesside

Hadj Batatia, University of Teesside

Reza Sotudeh, University of Teesside

pp. 20514

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Address Resolution Model and Traffic Control for Multimedia Data Transmission with QoS Guarantees between ATM and Ethernet (Abstract)

Session C.3: Performance Evaluation

Yu-Chang Chen, National Sun Yat-Sen University

Chein-Chih Chang, National Sun Yat-Sen University

Wen-Shyong Hsieh, National Sun Yat-Sen University

Chu-Sing Yang, National Sun Yat-Sen University

pp. 20520

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Real-Time Disparity Information Compression in 3D Teleconferencing Systems (Abstract)

D. Papadimatos, University of Patras

T. Antonakopoulos, University of Patras

V. Makios, University of Patras

pp. 20528

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Comparison between Optical SCM Systems for Multimedia Applications (Abstract)

S. Betti, Fondazione Ugo Bordoni - v.le Europa

E. Bravi, Fondazione Ugo Bordoni - v.le Europa

M. Giaconi, Scuola Superiore G. Reiss Romoli

pp. 20536

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Dealing with One-Timer-Documents in Web Caching (Abstract)

A. Belloum, Universiteit van Amsterdam

L.O. Hertzberger, Universiteit van Amsterdam

pp. 20544

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Session C.4: HW and Operating Systems

Efficient Memory Management in VOD Disk Array Servers Using Per-Storage-Device Buffering (Abstract)

Alberto Garc?a-Mart?nez, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio

Jes?s F. Conde, University of Massachusetts

Angel Vi?, Universidade da Coru?

pp. 20551

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The Sum-Absolute-Difference Motion Estimation Accelerator (Abstract)

S. Vassiliadis, Delft University of Technology

E.A. Hakkennes, Delft University of Technology

J.S.S.M. Wong, Delft University of Technology

G.G. Pechanek, BOPS Inc.

pp. 20559

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Dimensioning of a Multimedia Switching Bus (Abstract)

Kimmo Kaario, University of Jyväskylä

Pertti Raatikainen, VTT Information Technology Telecommunications

pp. 20567

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Session C.5: Network and Operating Systems

Retransmission Scheme for MPEG Streams in Mission Critical Multimedia Applications (Abstract)

Sugh-Hoon Lee, Kyung-Hee University

Sungyoung Lee, Kyung-Hee University

pp. 20574

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PROMIS: A Reliable Real-Time Network Management Tool for Wide Area Networks (Abstract)

Eduardo Magaña, Universidad Pública de Navarra

Javier Aracil, Universidad Pública de Navarra

Jesús Villadangos, Universidad Pública de Navarra

pp. 20581

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Design and Performance Evaluation of a Buffer Replacement Algorithm Utilizing Reference Interval Information (Abstract)

Jeong-Gook Koh, Pusan National University

Gil-Yong Kim, Pusan National University

pp. 20589

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Broadband Services in the Access Network: A Technical-Economic Comparison of Wired and Wireless Systems (Abstract)

Gaetano Vespasiano, Scuola Superiore "G. Reiss Romoli"

Maria Stella Iacobucci, Scuola Superiore "G. Reiss Romoli"

Pasquale Palma, Universit? degli Studi dell?Aquila

pp. 20597

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Session C.6: Prototyping Systems and Applications (I)

Designing Interactive Multimedia Learning Systems on the Web Using a New Graphical Navigational Design Technique (Abstract)

Eng Huat Ng, Liverpool John Moores University

Stu Wade, Liverpool John Moores University

pp. 20604

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Experiments with MHEG Player/Studio: An Interactive Hypermedia Visualization and Authoring System (Abstract)

Seungtaek Oh, Seoul National University

Yung Yi, Seoul National University

Seunghoon Jeong, Seoul National University

Yanghee Choi, Seoul National University

Younghwa Ko, Samsung Data System

pp. 20610

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Integration of Image Processing and Automated Testing in a Manufacturing Client-Server Network (Abstract)

Perfecto Mari?, University of Vigo

Miguel Angel Dom?nguez, University of Vigo

pp. 20616

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Session C.7: Prototyping Systems and Applications (II)

Using Sound to Communicate Program Execution (Abstract)

D. I. Rigas, University of Huddersfield

J. L. Alty, Loughborough University

pp. 20625

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Image Compression Using the Wavelet Transform on Textural Regions of Interest (Abstract)

D.A. Karras, University of Ioannina

S.A. Karkanis, University of Athens

B.G. Mertzios, Democritus University of Thrace

pp. 20633

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A Methodology for Design of Large Hypermedia Systems (Abstract)

Bob Newman, Coventry University

pp. 20640

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Workshop D. Computational Intelligence

Message from the Workshop D Chairs (PDF)

pp. 2xxvii

Workshop D Program Committee (PDF)

pp. 2xxviii

Workshop D Reviewers (PDF)

pp. 2xxviii

Advanced Hardware and Software Architectures for Computational Intelligence: Application to a Real World Problem (Abstract)

Manfred Glesner, Darmstadt University of Technology

Matthias Rychetsky, Darmstadt University of Technology

Stefan Ortmann, Darmstadt University of Technology

pp. 21068

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Session D.1: Computational Intelligence

Novel Internal Units for a Neural Network Based Adaptive Fuzzy Inference Systems (Abstract)

N. C. Steele, Coventry University

A. Dobnikar, University of Ljubljana

pp. 20647

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Session D.2: Neural Networks I

A Transparent and Flexible Development Environment for Rapid Design of Cognitive Systems (Abstract)

Andreas König, University of Technology Dresden

Michael Eberhardt, University of Technology Dresden

Robert Wenzel, University of Technology Dresden

pp. 20655

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On Function Approximators Implementable as Layered Neural Networks (Abstract)

Ion Ciuca, Research Institute fo Informatics

pp. 20663

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On Feature Selection Methods in the Application of Neural Networks to Social Sciences (Abstract)

D. A. Karras, University of Ioannina

I. J. Marmatsouri, University of Crete

E. J. Hatzakis, University of Crete

N. Paritsis, University of Crete

pp. 20670

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Session D.3: Neural Networks II

Implementation of a RBF Network Based on Possibilistic Reasoning (Abstract)

Peter Glösekötter, University of Dortmund

Andreas Kanstein, University of Dortmund

Stefan Jung, University of Dortmund

Karl Goser, University of Dortmund

pp. 20677

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A Novel Neural Network Training Technique Based on a Multi-Algorithm Constrained Optimization Strategy (Abstract)

Dimitris A. Karras, University of Ioannina

Isaak E. Lagaris, University of Ioannina

pp. 20683

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FPGA Based Implementation of a Hopfield Neural Network for Solving Constraint Satisfaction Problems (Abstract)

David Abramson, Monash University

Kate Smith, Monash University

Paul Logothetis, Monash University

David Duke, Monash University

pp. 20688

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Hybrid Number Representation for the FPGA-Realization of a Versatile Neuro-Processor (Abstract)

Harald Wüst, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt

Klaus Kasper, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt

Herbert Reininger, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt

pp. 20694

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Session D.4: Genetic Algorithms

Genetic Algorithm with Multistart Search for the p-Hub Median Problem (Abstract)

Melquíades Pérez, Universidad de La Laguna

Francisco Almeida, Universidad de La Laguna

J. Marcos Moreno-Vega, Universidad de La Laguna

pp. 20702

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A Genetic Algorithm for Scheduling Tasks in a Real-Time Distributed System (Abstract)

Yannick Monnier, Université de Bretagne Sud

Jean-Pierre Beauvais, Université de Nantes

Anne-Marie Déplanche, Université de Nantes

pp. 20708

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Solving the Satisfiability Problem by a Parallel Celluar Genetic Algorithm. (Abstract)

Gianluigi Folino, Università della Calabria

Clara Pizzuti, Università della Calabria

Giandomenico Spezzano, Università della Calabria

pp. 20715

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Session D.5: Knowledge Manipulation and Classification

Where is Knowledge in Computational Intelligence?: On the Reduction of the Knowledge Level to the Level Below (Abstract)

J. Mira, UNED

J. C. Herrero, UNED

A. E. Delgado, UNED

pp. 20723

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A Fast Metric Approach to Feature Subset Selection (Abstract)

Tony Y. T. Chan, University of Aizu

pp. 20733

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An Abductive Method for Solving a Treatment Problem (Abstract)

Samuel T?, Universidad de Almer?

Roque Mar?, Universidad de Murcia

Isabel Mar? del Aguila, Universidad de Almer?

Alfonso Bosch, Universidad de Almer?

Manuel Torres, Universidad de Almer?

pp. 20737

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Improving the Performance of Fuzzy Systems by Using Local Partitioning (Abstract)

Jouni Raitam?ki, University of Jyv?skyl?

pp. 20745

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Workshop E. Software Process and Product Improvement

Message from the Workshop E Chair (PDF)

pp. 2xxix

Workshop E. Program Committee (PDF)

pp. 2xxxi

Workshop E Reviewers (PDF)

pp. 2xxxi

SPI — The Benifit, The Barriers

Session E.1: Software Process Improvement

A Structured Approach to Software Process Modelling (Abstract)

Xavier Franch, Universitat Polit?cnica de Catalunya

Josep M. Rib?, Universitat de Lleida

pp. 20753

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Towards Continuous Process Development: Designing SQA Function for Large Organisation Needs (Abstract)

Tapani Kilpi, Nokia Telecommunications Oy

pp. 20763

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Process-Product Unification in a Decentralized Environment: A Status Report (Abstract)

A. Gunes Koru, Dokuz Eylul University

Elif Demirors, Dokuz Eylul University

Onur Demirors, Dokuz Eylul University

pp. 20769

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Process Improvement by Change of Paradigm in an Agriculture Company (Abstract)

R. Maier

pp. 20775

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Session E.2: Change Management

Managing Change in Software Development Using a Process Improvement Approach (Abstract)

W. Lam, University of Hertfordshire

V. Shankararaman, University of Hertfordshire

pp. 20779

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CMOS - Change Management Of Software ESSI PIE nr. 23661 (Abstract)

Emilio Benedetti, Euroelettra spa

Luisa Consolini, GEMINI

pp. 20787

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A Change Process Model in an SCM Tool (Abstract)

Ivica Crnkovic, ABB Industrial Products

pp. 20794

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Session E.3: Improving Software Development

Measuring the Effectiveness of Introducing New Methods in the Software Development Process (Abstract)

Michael Winokur, Israel Aircraft Industries

Arie Grinman, Israel Aircraft Industries

Israel Yosha, Israel Aircraft Industries

Reuven Gallant, Israel Aircraft Industries

pp. 20800

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Software Process Improvement Planning with Neural Networks (Abstract)

Volkmar H. Haase, University of Technology Graz

pp. 20808

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An Approach to Schedule Estimation and Tracking for Rapid Development Projects (Abstract)

Ignak Lovrek, University of Zagreb

Vjekoslav Sinkovic, University of Zagreb

Dejan Grahovac, University of Zagreb

Antun Caric, Erickson Nikola Tesla

pp. 20816

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Performance and Quality Aspects of Virtual Software Enterprises (Abstract)

Klaus D. Zesar, Graz University of Technology

Michael Zechner, Graz University of Technology

Peter Salhofer, Graz University of Technology

Gerhard Schuster, Graz University of Technology

Gerfried Muelleitner, Swiss Bank Corporation

pp. 20824

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Session E.4: Testing

Test Tools for the Year 2000 Challenges (Abstract)

Hareton K. N. Leung, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

pp. 20830

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Pragmatic Method for Interoperability Test Suite Derivation (Abstract)

Mazen Malek, Ericsson Telecommunication Ltd.

Sarolta Dibuz, Ericsson Telecommunication Ltd.

pp. 20838

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Test Selection Based on Implementation Specification (Abstract)

V. V. Ostapenko, MTA SZTAKI

pp. 20845

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Session E.5: Improving Software Development Maturity

Software Quality Assurance — Concepts and Misconceptions (Abstract)

Per Runeson, Lund University

Peter Isacsson, Q-Labs

pp. 20853

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Does ISO 9001 Increase Software Development Maturity? (Abstract)

Anne Mette Jonassen Hass, Danish Electronics, Light & Acoustics

J? Johansen, Danish Electronics, Light & Acoustics

Jan Pries-Heje, Danish Electronics, Light & Acoustics

pp. 20860

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Practical Aspects on the Assessment of a Review Process (Abstract)

Janne Kiiskil?, Nokia Telecommunications Oy

pp. 20867

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Software Development Process Improvements by Metrics — A Taming of Chaos (Abstract)

Hans Erik Stokke, Nera TMN

pp. 20871

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Session E.6: Increasing Software Reuse

A Survey of European Reuse Experiences: Initial Results (Abstract)

Michel Ezran, Valtech

Maurizio Morisio, Politecnico di Torino

Colin Tully, CTA

pp. 20875

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A Multi-Tiered Classification Scheme for Component Retrieval (Abstract)

Ewan Smith, Liverpool John Moores University

Adil Al-Yasiri, Liverpool John Moores University

Madjid Merabti, Liverpool John Moores University

pp. 20882

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A Reuse-Based Software Process Based on Domain Analysis and OO Framework (Abstract)

Elisabetta Morandin, Sodalia S.p.A.

Gianfranco Stellucci, Sodalia S.p.A.

Francesco Baruchelli, University of Trento

pp. 20890

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Session E.7: Better Products by Better Processes

A Product-Process Dependency Definition Method (Abstract)

Dirk Hamann, Fraunhofer Einrichtung f?r Experimentelles Software Engineering

Janne J?rvinen, VTT Electronics

Andreas Birk, Fraunhofer Einrichtung f?r Experimentelles Software Engineering

Dietmar Pfahl, Fraunhofer Einrichtung f?r Experimentelles Software Engineering

pp. 20898

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Product-Based Software Process Improvement for Embedded Systems (Abstract)

Jorma Taramaa, VTT Electronics

Munish Khurana, University of Oulu

Pasi Kuvaja, University of Oulu

Jari Lehtonen, LM Ericsson

Markku Oivo, VTT Electronics

Veikko Sepp?nen, VTT Electronics

pp. 20905

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The Improvement of a Software Design Methodology by Encapsulating Knowledge from Code (Abstract)

B. McCollum, Queen?s University

V. Purnell, Queen?s University

P. H. Corr, Queen?s University

P. Milligan, Queen?s University

pp. 20913

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Improvement of Control Software for Automatic Logistic Systems Using Executable Environment Models (Abstract)

Christian Kreiner, Technical University Graz

Christian Steger, Technical University Graz

Reinhold Weiss, Technical University Graz

pp. 20919

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From Design to Implementation Using the Parallel Program Generator (Abstract)

Jos? R. P. Ribeiro, Federal University of S?o Carlos

Nilton C. da Silva, Federal University of S?o Carlos

Roxana G. Mor?, Federal University of S?o Carlos

C?lio E. Mor?, Federal University of S?o Carlos

pp. 20924

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Workshop F. Network Computing

Message from the Workshop F Chairs (PDF)

pp. 2xxxii

Workshop F Program Committee (PDF)

pp. 2xxxiii

Some Research Projects on Clusters of Personal Computers (Abstract)

G. Chiola, University of Genoa

pp. 2xlvii

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Session F.1: Global Computing

The World Wide Wait: Where Does the Time Go? (Abstract)

Colin Allison, University of St Andrews

Martin Bramley, University of St Andrews

Jose Serrano, University of St Andrews

pp. 20932

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Two-Level Communication Protocol for a Web Operating System (WOS™) (Abstract)

Gilbert Babin, Université Laval

Peter Kropf, Université Laval

Herwig Unger, Universität Rostock

pp. 20939

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Wide-Area High-Performance Computing Using Workstations (Abstract)

D. Tavangarian, University of Rostock

P. Eschholz, University of Rostock

M. Koch, University of Rostock

S. Preuss, University of Rostock

pp. 20945

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Session F.2: Parallel and Cluster Computing

SMP PCs: A Case Study on Cluster Computing (Abstract)

Antônio Augusto Fröhlich, GMD FIRST

Wolfgang Schröder-Preikschat, University of Magdeburg

pp. 20953

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Bulk Synchronous Parallel without Barriers (Abstract)

J. Roda, Universidad de La Laguna

C. Rodr?guez, Universidad de La Laguna

D.G. Morales, Universidad de La Laguna

F. Almeida, Universidad de La Laguna

pp. 20961

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Scalability of Multicast Based Synchronization Methods (Abstract)

Bettina Schnor, University of Lübeck

Stefan Petri, University of Lübeck

Matthias Becker, Braunschweig University of Technology

pp. 20969

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User-Profile Adaptable Resource Management System for Workstation Cluster Architectures (Abstract)

Mahmoud Mofaddel, University of Rostock

Djamshid Tavangarian, University of Rostock

pp. 20976

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Session F.3: Web Languages

The Pros and Cons of Web Programming (Abstract)

Ferenc Vajda, Academy of Sciences and the Technical University of Budapest

pp. 20984

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Experiences with the Use of CORBA (Abstract)

Eila Niemel?, VTT Electronics

Mikko Holappa, VTT Electronics

pp. 20989

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Composite Objects: Real-Time Programming with CORBA (Abstract)

Andreas Polze, Humboldt University of Berlin

Lui Sha, Carnegie Mellon University

pp. 20997

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Session F.4: Mobile and Distributed Systems

Load Management with Mobile Agents (Abstract)

Wolfgang Obelöer, Medizinische Universität zu Lübeck

Claus Grewe, Medizinische Universität zu Lübeck

Holger Pals, Medizinische Universität zu Lübeck

pp. 21005

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A Real-Time IPC Service over ATM Networks for the Chorus Distributed System (Abstract)

Christophe Lizzi, CS Technologies Informatiques and CNAM, laboratoire CEDRIC

Eric Gressier-Soudan, CNAM, laboratoire CEDRIC

pp. 21013

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Object Organization on a Single Broadcast Channel in a Global Information Sharing Environment (Abstract)

A. R. Hurson, Pennsylvania State University

Y. C. Chehadeh, Pennsylvania State University

L. L. Miller, Iowa State University

pp. 21021

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Session F.5: Protocols and Tools

DRoPS: Kernel Support For Runtime Adaptable Protocols (Abstract)

R. S. Fish, University of Reading

J.M. Graham, University of Reading

R.J. Loader, University of Reading

pp. 21029

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Interfacing Java to Erlang

Managing Processes with Network Objects and Their Translation (Abstract)

Dmitry Arapov, Russian Academy of Sciences

Victor Ivannikov, Russian Academy of Sciences

Alexey Kalinov, Russian Academy of Sciences

Alexey Lastovetsky, Russian Academy of Sciences

Ilya Ledovskih, Russian Academy of Sciences

pp. 21037

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Session F.6: Network Computing Applications

Parallelization of Volume Visualization on Computer Networks (Abstract)

Moritz Schulé, University of Tübingen

Michael Meißner, University of Tübingen

pp. 21045

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Regional Weather Prediction on Small Network of Workstations (Abstract)

Adrianos Lachanas, University of Cyprus

Paraskevas Evripidou, University of Cyprus

Silas Michaelides, Meteorological Service

pp. 21053

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A System for Cooperative Work in the Medical Domain (Abstract)

Edelhard Becker, University of Tübingen

Roland Hoyss, University of Tübingen

Thomas Grunert, University of Tübingen

pp. 21061

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