Basic HTML version of Foils prepared September 13 98
| 1 | Automates data retrieval from different sources (databases, web sites, etc.) |
| 2 | Performs input data preprocessing (such as format conversions) on-the-fly |
| 3 | Identifies and allocates computational resources (ranging form the local host to a network of remote high performance systems) |
| 4 | Facilitates interprocessor communications |
| 5 | Automates data transfer |
| 6 | Launches visualization packages (also in a collaborative mode) |