A software architecture for distributed workflow enactment with agents and web services
Paul A. Buhler, José M. Vidal · 2004
To my family… for their seemingly infinite patience. Dedication especially my wife Melanie, for holding things together through my periods of distraction. to my children: Leslie, Patrick and Heather who have trouble remembering a time when I was not a student. To my parents… who first instilled the belief that I could accomplish whatever I set my mind to. to my father, who will always be the original Dr. Buhler – your battle with cancer has taught me more about perseverance and strength than you know. i Acknowledgements I would like to thank each of the members of my dissertation committee for their time, commitment and steady encouragement over the years.