System Software for Networked Portable Computers

在许多组织中，台式个人计算机和 工作站依靠网络共享文件访问 和其他资源。 硬件方面的最新改进 技术使便携式计算机成为增长最快的 在个人电脑领域。 然而，标准系统 软件对新机器的反应不大。 支持网络访问和单机使用，但 对于联网的便携式机器来说， 切断了. 这一缺陷极大地限制了 使用便携式机器可提高生产率。 研究技术表明，更高水平的 断开连接的服务是可能的。 该奖项支持新概念和技术的发展 用于在网络用户的系统 与网络断开连接。 必须处理断开连接 作为正常的、理想的操作模式，而不是错误 条件 连续几天，断开连接的机器应该 能够提供大多数相关的丰富功能 在网络环境下。 这包括获得 （伪）共享网络文件和其他资源。 提供 这种全天候的丰富的协作工作能力， 无论地理位置如何， 个人接近他们的工作，并大大增加 生产力 该研究将开发和验证 系统软件产品的基础技术， 联网的便携式计算机。

In many organizations, users of desktop personal computers and workstations depend on a network for shared access to files and other resources. Recent improvements in hardware technology have made portable computers the fastest growing segment in personal computing. However, standard system software has changed little in response to the new machines. Network access and stand-alone usage are supported, but there is no assistance for networked portable machines when they are disconnected. This deficiency significantly limits the productivity enhancement achievable with portable machines. Research techniques suggest that a much higher level of disconnected service is possible. This award supports development of new concepts and techniques for supporting network users when their systems are disconnected from the network. Disconnection must be treated as a normal, desirable mode of operation rather than an error condition. For days at a time, disconnected machines should be able to deliver most of the rich functionality associated with the network environment. This includes access to (pseudo) shared network files and other resources. Providing this rich collaborative work capability around the clock, irrespective of geographic location, could alter the way individuals approach their work and significantly increase productivity. The research will develop and validate the underlying technology for a system software product for networked portable computers.