Q. Why might indexical expressions become problematic in a shared editor with different views on the document?

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Q. What is the benefit of having adaptable systems for configuring policies in shared editors?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of the principle of WYSIWIS (What You See Is What I See) in meeting rooms?

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Q. Why might "scroll wars" be more challenging to resolve than typing clashes in a shared environment?

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Q. What role does a group pointer play in a shared editor with separate views on the document?

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Q. Why is local structuring essential for shared editors, even though it may not eliminate all communication challenges?

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Q. What is the main goal of using shared editors for collaborative work?

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Q. What distinguishes co-authoring from shared text editing?

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Q. How are comments and discussions typically integrated into co-authoring systems?

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Q. How do co-authoring systems handle concurrency control to prevent clashes during editing?

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Q. What is the role of social protocols in co-authoring systems?

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Q. How do roles in co-authoring systems compare to traditional access rights in filestores or databases?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of shared diaries or shared calendars in offices?

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Q. What is the potential challenge when using shared diaries to schedule meetings?

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Q. What trade-off exists between privacy and cooperation in using shared diaries?

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Q. What is a reason for producing electronic diaries as opposed to traditional paper diaries?

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Q. Why is the success of groupware versions of private electronic diaries dependent on design considerations?

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Q. In the context of shared systems, what is meant by "communication through the artifact"?

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Q. What is a potential limitation of shared files and databases as a means of cooperation?

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Q. What is a key feature of the Liveware shared database system?

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