Introduction
IFIP Working Group 2.4 was founded in 1974. Since
then it has met roughly every 9 to 12 months. There are many Working Groups
under
the aegis of IFIP (The International Federation for Information Processing).
Nine working groups in areas related to software comprise IFIP Technical
Committee
2.
The Group's Purpose
When originally created, the mandate of the group was
to investigate System Implementation Languages. Over time, the interests of
the group have evolved while the original focus now appears less important.
Consequently, the group decided at its Banff meeting, held in September 1999,
to change its name to
Software Implementation Technology.
The more generic title includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of concern:
WG 2.4 Meetings
The working group meets about every 9 to 12 months,
normally alternating between venues in North America and Europe. Usually,
about
25 to 40 members and observers attend a meeting. The meetings are held in an
informal conference format: participants are asked to give presentations of
their actual work on topics within the scope of WG 2.4.
Note: Attendance at meetings is by invitation only. If you are interested in
participating as an observer in a future meeting, you may make a request to
attend through your IFIP TC-2 national representative, or you may contact any
member of WG 2.4.