V. S. Smith, D. Roberts, M. Gonzalez, & S. Rycroft. Scratchpads - a space for your data on the web

1. Scratchpads - a space for
your data on the web
Vincent S. Smith
with Dave Roberts, Mauro Gonzalez,
Simon Rycroft

2. The problem
How to manage, share integrate digital information…
• Many data providers
- Each with their own user community
• Information heterogeneous
- Often specific to each community
• Resource are limited
- Solutions must scale to different communities
• Technical ability of these communities is limited
- Solutions must be easy to use