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Web Futures

Brian Kelly

Protocols

HTML

The HTML language is developing:

Note that ideas for VRML (Virtual Reality Markup Language) are currently being discussed. Further information is available at the URL: http://www.wired.com/vrml

HTTP

HTTP 1.0 is being standardised. Ideas for HTTP/HG are currently being discussed. Enhancements to security (SHEN, SHHTP) are also being discussed.

URIs

URIs comprise:

CCI

CCI (Common Client Interface) provides a mechanisms for integrating applications on the client with WWW browsers. This may be an important technology for the delivery of distributed teaching services.

Application Areas

The following application areas are likely to become important: e

Organisational Issues

Involvement with W30 (the World-Wide Web Organisation) is likely to be of importance to the UK academic community.

Involvement with IETF standardisation groups may be of importance.


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