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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
A groupware, also called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_software collaborative software], is a software that supports multiusers tasks on the same platform. Instead of a workflow processed centered task, groupwares enable a workflow information centered task in which all actors can access and modify an information. | A groupware, also called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_software collaborative software], is a software that supports multiusers tasks on the same platform. Instead of a [[workflow]] processed-centered task, groupwares enable a workflow information-centered task in which all actors can access and modify an information. | ||
Groupwares aren't only softwares that permit to share and access the same information. [http://www.answers.com/groupware&r=67 Groupware also includes]: | Groupwares aren't only softwares that permit to share and access the same information. [http://www.answers.com/groupware&r=67 Groupware also includes]: | ||
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== Typology == | == Typology == | ||
Here is a not so complete typology of different kinds of systems | Here is a not so complete typology of different kinds of systems (including a few examples) | ||
* "Mainstream" centralized groupware that also provide workflow facilities. | * "Mainstream" centralized groupware that also provide workflow facilities. | ||
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** [http://ning.com Ning] (Social web apps server) | ** [http://ning.com Ning] (Social web apps server) | ||
* Peer-to-peer groupware | * Peer-to-peer groupware | ||
* [[Computer-supported collaborative learning]] systems ([[CSCL]]) | ** [http://groove.net Groove] | ||
* [[Computer-supported collaborative learning]] systems ([[CSCL]]) | |||
** [[Knowledge Forum]] | |||
* [[Computer-supported cooperative work]] systems ([[CSCW]]) | * [[Computer-supported cooperative work]] systems ([[CSCW]]) | ||
* [[Forum]]s, in particular more complex forums that allow e.g. file attachments | * [[Content management system]]s and [[learning management system]]a always include some groupware components | ||
* [[Forum]]s, in particular more complex forums that allow e.g. file attachments | |||
** [[BSCW]] | |||
* [[Wiki]]s, in particular ones that include additional features such as uploads, special discussion pages, and other "sharing" modules. | * [[Wiki]]s, in particular ones that include additional features such as uploads, special discussion pages, and other "sharing" modules. | ||
** [http://tikiwiki.org/ Tikiwiki] (Open source Wiki/CMS/Groupware) | ** [http://tikiwiki.org/ Tikiwiki] (Open source Wiki/CMS/Groupware) | ||
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*[http://www.econ.kuleuven.ac.be/tew/academic/infosys/members/put/centers.htm CSCW Centers] | *[http://www.econ.kuleuven.ac.be/tew/academic/infosys/members/put/centers.htm CSCW Centers] | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:29, 9 July 2009
Introduction
A groupware, also called collaborative software, is a software that supports multiusers tasks on the same platform. Instead of a workflow processed-centered task, groupwares enable a workflow information-centered task in which all actors can access and modify an information.
Groupwares aren't only softwares that permit to share and access the same information. Groupware also includes:
- document sharing and document management
- group calendaring and scheduling
- group contact and task management
- threaded discussions
- text chat
- data conferencing and audio and videoconferencing
- workflow, which allows messages and documents to be routed to the appropriate users, is often part of a groupware system.
Typology
Here is a not so complete typology of different kinds of systems (including a few examples)
- "Mainstream" centralized groupware that also provide workflow facilities.
- MS SharePoint
- Lotus Notes
- PhProjekt (Open source)
- Social web applications
- Ning (Social web apps server)
- Peer-to-peer groupware
- Computer-supported collaborative learning systems (CSCL)
- Computer-supported cooperative work systems (CSCW)
- Content management systems and learning management systema always include some groupware components
- Forums, in particular more complex forums that allow e.g. file attachments
- Wikis, in particular ones that include additional features such as uploads, special discussion pages, and other "sharing" modules.
.... in fact, most portals can be used as groupware.