Developing an internet-based document presentation system

Abstract

Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) greatly enhances working efficiency today and is popular all around the world. One of the most famous applications deployed by CSCW is Instant Messaging (IM). IM’s simplicity and low-cost help a lot in achieving high working efficiency. However, while computers and the Internet make office work much more convenient, new problems also emerge. One example is that file version management system for CSCW is difficult to, even if there are file version management softwares such as CVS and SVN available in the market. In this project, a File Sharing System (FSS) is developed. In the FSS, a file version management system dedicated for “.doc” (Microsoft Word proprietary file format) with remote multimedia interactive ability is developed by Borland C++ builder. FSS also supports video conferencing and real-time desktop sharing which allows people to view, modify and discuss about a document online simultaneously. The system is able to auto-adapt to complicated network environment to ensure that users have best performance of remote desktop function. The system can also help users establish connections with each other even if the users are hidden by NAT devices. The FSS developed in this project fills up the gap of interactive file version management. The application could be utilized by modern offices, E-education, publishing industry as well as any other fields related to document revising and sharing.