A TAXONOMY FOR NETWORKED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS

Authors
MACEDONIA MR ZYDA MJ
Citation
Mr. Macedonia et Mj. Zyda, A TAXONOMY FOR NETWORKED VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS, IEEE multimedia, 4(1), 1997, pp. 48-56
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Computer Sciences","Computer Science Theory & Methods","Computer Science Information Systems
Journal title
IEEE multimedia → ACNP
ISSN journal
1070986X
Volume
4
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
48 - 56
Database
ISI
SICI code
1070-986X(1997)4:1<48:ATFNVE>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
We discuss virtual environments in the context of how to distribute ne twork communications, views, data, and processes while emphasizing tho se aspects critical to scaling environments. Systems that demand stron g data consistency, causality, and reliable communications while suppo rting real-time interaction are not likely to scale very well. Further more, geographically dispersed systems require high-speed, multicast c ommunication.