https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/23893 Fri, 22 May 2026 23:40:26 GMT 2026-05-22T23:40:26Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/24274 Mobile agents at ISADS 97 Vosloo, I This communication gives an overview of the field of mobile agents as presented at various events held in conjunction with a recent international symposium in Germany. The nature of mobile agents and the key concepts involved are discussed in broad terms. Technical themes, such as migration, communication and security, are described in more detail, and a synopsis of an assessment presented by GMD FOKUS researchers of current mobile agent technologies is provided. The status quo on standardisation in this field concludes the communication. Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/24274 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/24272 Theory meets practice. Using Smith's normalization in complex systems Van der Merwe, AJ; Labuschagne, WA In 1985 Smith introduced a new way of deriving fully normalized tables. His method was based on the use of a dependency list and a dependency diagram to produce fifth normal form directly. We introduce the use of end-line, begin-line and in-line bubbles to simplify the diagram for large-scale applications. Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/24272 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/24270 Word prediction strategies in program editing environments Sanders, I; Tsai, C The goal of this research is to demonstrate that word prediction in a constrained domain like a programming language can be done effectively and hence has the potential to facilitate typing for disabled people who are motor-impaired with regard to typing. This paper presents a set of word prediction strategies for a programming editor. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies, a system which simulates a Turbo Pascal editor was developed. The strategies are found to be efficient and improve the accuracy of word prediction to various degrees. Although the system is a simulator of a Turbo Pascal editor, the applicability of each of the strategies is not confined to the syntax of this language and, therefore, they can be implemented on any language-directed editors. The results could also have relevance for other text generation systems where the aim is to save the user effort. Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/24270 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/24268 A computerised-consultation service for the computerisation of the very small small-business enterprise Rensleigh, CW; Olivier, MS Small-business performance can benefit from computerisation. Unfortunately, however, most of the very small small-business enterprises do not have the financial means to acquire the services of a computerisation consultant. This paper looks at the design of a computerised consultation service that will help the owners/managers of small businesses to computerise. This service will use the input from the users of the system, and by using expert-system technology, will make a recommendation. Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/24268 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z