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FACILITIES Computer: This proposal will utilize computing resources from the Information Science Research Laboratory (ISRL) at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS). Research systems in ISRL currently include 15 general servers and several special purpose servers. Most servers are Linux-based, single- or dual-processor servers. Several single- or dual-processor Sun Ultra class computers are also maintained. Currently, there is over a half a terabyte of data storage available between these systems. A 14-tape DLT jukebox provides regular backups for the data. A full range of Internet information services are available on ISRL servers (e.g., e-mail, mailing lists, news, and remote-access "home directory" file servers). Project web servers, both production and experimental, and other workgroup infrastructure (e.g., persistent discussion spaces, and other communication and collaboration facilities) are provided. A variety of database management systems are also supported. Researcher workstations, including Intel, Sparc, and Macintosh hardware, and the Microsoft Windows, Linux, Solaris, and Mac-OS operating systems are continually available for all faculty and students. The ISRL systems are networked on 100 Mb/s Ethernet using Category 6 wiring. They receive a high-speed Internet through the University of Illinois campus hub. Office: ISRL provides a full compliment of printers, scanners, CD-ROM production facilities, and LCD projectors. The lab is located in the newly constructed wing of the Library and Information Science building at the University of Illinois. GSLIS classroom computing lab facilities are available, with individual Intel or Macintosh computers for each student. Suitable meeting and conference space is also available at GSLIS. GSLIS will also provide physical space for faculty, and for student researchers in both the ISRL and a doctoral office area. Other: None. MAJOR EQUIPMENT Special purpose servers at ISRL include a 4-CPU Sun Enterprise 450 and two Linux-based compute servers. These compute hosts include expanded disk arrays and RAM configurations for prototyping resource-intensive and parallel processing applications.