Speaker: Michael Wright
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Time: 2:45 PM
Place: Trustee Hall 214
Supervisor: Dr. Anthony R. Cassandra
Title: Separating Software Function from Representation

Abstract: Currently, most software written for Unix-like systems is too dependent on the file system layout of the target system. This leads to a lack of flexibility in the installed software and to an unnecessary reliance on developers to determine the layout of systems. It also leads to a large amount of redundant work when multiple distributors release the same software. This talk discusses a software development model designed as a solution to these problems. It works by allowing users to determine software's file system representation in a dynamic way.