Can Peer-to-Peer Filesharing be of Help for Research Communities?

Dr. Julita Vassileva Department of Computer Science University of Saskatchewan

DEPARTMENT SEMINAR DATE: Friday, October 24, 2003 TIME: 3:30 p.m. PLACE: AGRI 2E25 *** Everyone is welcome ***

Abstract

Abstract: The talk will summarise several ongoing projects in the lab, related to the use of peer-to-peer computing in the academic environment. The main issues addressed are ensuring trust and motivation for active participation in the community. We have approached these issues both theoretically (through exploring formal models f trust and reputation in peer-to-peer file sharing) as well as empirically (through persuasive interface design). Both approaches will be illustrated using Comtella, a peer-to-peer application developed at the lab for sharing computer science papers.

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