Conceiving Collaborative Version Control for agent-based conceived Hypertext

摘要

In this paper we discuss collaborative version control issues in a hypertext architecture which has been defined using an agent-level design metaphor. Within this perspective all the basic activities which rule the functioning of the hypertext are formulated in terms of collaborative, parallel mechanisms which organize global tasks disseminating knowledge and duties over a population of computational agents. We focus those agent behaviors designed to accomplish the task of version control. A concurrent version control mechanism suitable for a single user is initially described, then the extension of our model towards CSCW (Computer Supported Collaborative Work) environments is presented.