Programs (often Java-based) that monitor data streams for specific triggers. Impact on Communication and Commerce
The following essay explores the evolution, impact, and technical structure of the Live Web. LIVE WEB.rar
One of the most innovative aspects of the Live Web is its ability to visualize online activity. Projects like those from the MIT Media Lab have sought to make "on-line crowds" visible. By graphically overlaying real-time user accesses onto a site's structure, Live Web technologies allow administrators and visitors to see the flow of traffic, identifying "hot" areas of activity as they form. This turns the solitary experience of browsing into a shared, social environment where users can perceive the presence of others in the same digital space. Programs (often Java-based) that monitor data streams for