Conclusions

• We have analyzed a successful Web-based collaboration system TangoInteractive and in particular its JavaScript interface enabling shared interactive web pages

• We have noted that it is very helpful to

  • use XML and new W3C DOM
  • Link Asynchronous and Synchronous events
  • Link Portal and Collaboration technology

• XML can be used in defining portal/shared collaboration space

• XML can support universal access to collaborative environments to those with disabilities -- hence giving them access to education

• XML can support collaboration between clients from palmtops, to PC's and high-end virtual environments

• TangoInteractive is available now at http://www.npac.syr.edu/tango

• Prototypes involving SPDL and Collaborative PC's/palmtops will be available in Jan 00

• This talk is: http://www.npac.syr.edu/users/gcf/suratangoxmlsep99

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