The Implementation of Course Discussion System Using JXTA

摘要

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) systems are distributed systems in which each node runs software with equivalent functionality. Developing a system under P2P environment will increase the availability of the system services and reduce hardware commitments. JXTA is an open network-computing platform designed for Peer-to-Peer computing. Its goal is to develop basic building blocks and services to enable innovative applications for peer groups. This paper demonstrates the design and development of P2P course discussion system based on JXTA (P2P-CDS), which provides interactive learning environment through secure group communication and file sharing. Educators (i.e. students, researchers etc.) may cooperate and share their information and data in a secure manner under the P2P environment.