BSCW: Entirely Web based   (freely available bscw.gmd.de)
can be initially slow - use of small images (in cache)

Characteristics

• BSCW supports asynchronous (not simultaneous) and synchronous cooperation over the Internet (or Intranet).
• For asynchronous, BSCW offers shared workspaces to store documents, manage them, jointly edit and share them.

• Workgroups can share documents - platform independent.
• No need to install extra software. Only needed Web browser.
• Access BSCW workspaces, browse folders and download documents to your local system just like "normal" Web pages.
• BSCW informs of new relevant events in a shared workspace.
• Upload documents to shared workspace via Web browser.