It consists of a web-based interface which can be used to search on particular words etc, together with facilities for highlighting or picking out references to individual variables, subroutines, compilation errors etc throughout an entire program. This helps researchers in program maintenance, debugging etc. Remote Control and Observing for Astronomy. Peter Linde of Lund Observatory described problems associated with remote control of astronomical observatories. Networks are already used for transmission and analysis of data, but remote observing presents practical difficulties.
Astronomers enjoy visiting exotic locations.
Bandwidth must be reliable and guaranteed - the only practicable way for this to happen over existing infrastructure is where a given bandwidth can be allocated. Allan Arvidson of the Royal Library, Sweden, described how he is attempting to archive everything relating to Sweden on the Web. Copying a snapshot of part of the entire Web in this way takes some 6 weeks. Tape is used as the medium of storage. Also, whether it is possible to give a representation of a Web site as it changes over time.