System Name: Knowbot Operating Environment
Current Version: 1.0 alpha 2
Organization: CNRI
Entry status: authoritative
Supported platforms:
Unix
Supported languages:
Python
[Java under development]
Implemented standards: none
Type of migration:
weak
How many threads or processes are possible per agent? 1
Local communication mechanisms and format of data:
RPC via ILU object interface system
Global communication mechanisms:
RPC via ILU object interface system
How the communication partner can be addressed:
name from directory service
object reference
Resource access control mechanism:
configurable policies (somewhat limited)
Agent tracking:
home and local register, name service [if I understand the question]
Directory of services:
local and global directory service [what is trading?]
Type of code migration:
agent migrates on demand with all code from current host
Other special features:
GUI for monitoring system
distributed, global directory service
Availability:
source code
License terms:
non-commercial use
Article that describe the current system best:
KOE Documentation
http://www.cnri.reston.va.us/home/koe/docs/manuals/index.html
Year of first publication of systems description: 1996
Project URL: http://www.cnri.reston.va.us/home/koe/
Contacts Email Address: knowbot-feedback@cnri.reston.va.us
Last modification date of this entry: Fri Jul 9 21:11:02 MET DST 1999