The Design of Distributed Hypermedia Information Systems

Many issues central to the success of distributed hypermedia systems exist aside from the actual content provided. One is the ability of information providers to easily present their services to their potential customers. Another is the ability of consumers to efficiently locate desired information. The wide acceptance of hypermedia information systems by the users will ultimately depend on the effective resolution of these issues. As the size of distributed hypermedia systems continues to grow, the limitations of the underlying technologies are becoming increasingly apparent. This paper will explore the problems and possible methods to overcome current limitations in distributed hypermedia information systems.