This paper discusses aspects of computer supported co-operative work (CSCW) and distributed virtual environments. It presents a framework for CSCW in a distributed virtual environment and an application. The application ...

Collaborative virtual environments (CVE) support the collaboration, communication and social interaction among users in virtual spaces. We present a customizable CVE implemented on top of the Web that allows for the creation ...

In the current computer environment, the waste of computer resources by poor utilization is often unacceptable. Virtualization shows itself as an effective alternative to a better resources usage by the consolidation of ...

The development of large-scale distributed virtual environments deals with restrictions imposed by the infrastructure of communication systems. The scalability in those systems is an important issue to consider on designing ...

The development of large-scale distributed virtual environments deals with restrictions imposed by the infrastructure of communication systems. The scalability in those systems is an important issue to consider on designing ...

Virtual appliance is a new concept derived from the virtual machine monitors world. It is considered a data package that can be electronically distributed. Today, there area free and commercial virtual appliance repositories ...

This paper describes the design and development of a virtual collaborative environment to support team-based education of integrated circuits design, named IC-COLLAB, and its implementation within the Grupo de Microeletrônica ...

Virtual learning environments (VLEs) are used in distance learning and classroom teaching as teachers and students support tools in the teaching–learning process, where teachers can provide material, activities and assessments ...