Category: CSCW
Commentary2: Available in Congressus Numerantium vol 74 and
        75.
Abstract: A large portion of an office worker's time
        involves real time collaboration with fellow
        associates. Many traditional tools assist this
        process, such as telephones, meeting rooms,
        specialized media such as whiteboards, and so on.
        This paper is concerned with the potential of the
        computer as a tool to further enhance the group work
        process through direct support of real time
        communication needs and the specific collaboration
        requirements of the group. General computer support
        for four styles of real-time interactions are
        distinguished and surveyed: 1) face to face
        meetings; 2) remote conferencing; 3) casual real
        time interaction; and 4) multi-user applications.
        Each topic is introduced, motivations discussed, and
        the key technical systems and related research
        described.
Bibtype: InProceedings
Booktitle: Proceedings of the Conference on Numerical
        Mathematics and Computing
Author: S.  Greenberg
        E. Chang
Month: September 28-30
Title: Computer support for real time collaborative work
Note: overview, face to face meetings
Year: 1989
Address: Winnipeg, Manitoba