Central Server is the main communication element.
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Local daemons communicate with the central server
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Server maintains the system state data
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Server routes messages between applications participating in each session
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All application protocols are opaque to the server
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Currently, TANGO users are restricted to only one collaboratory server at any given time
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Server switch somewhat clumsy
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TANGO server is extremely stable and maintenance-free
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No administrative interface
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