The Essential Distributed Objects Survival Guide
by By Orfali, Robert, Harkey, Dan, and Edwards, Jeri
Category: Computers , Management Information Systems

Cartoons and humorous quotes pepper technical explanations of how distributed objects, components, and client/server work together. Details and compares CORBA, COM/OLE, and OpenDoc, and looks at application-level frameworks including Taligent, OpenStep, and Newi. Boxes offer opinions on controversial subjects, warnings, and information on esoteric areas of technology. Includes a list of vendors and print and electronic resources. For computer industry professionals and interested users. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.