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==Introduction==
==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.
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]:

Revision as of 14:57, 13 October 2005

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.

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