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From: kris@ess.mc.xerox.com (Kris Schneider)
Subject: Java applets for parallel Genetic Alg.?
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Hi all,

I'm in the process of solidifying some ideas for my CompSci Master's
project and would like to solicit some feedback.  In general, I'm
planning to work with Genetic Algorithms and Java, but haven't fleshed
out all the details.  What I'd really like to do is to use multiple
Java applets to implement a parallel GA.  By using
Netscape/appletviewer and Java's AWT, it would seem that I should also
be able to build a reasonable graphical control and/or user feedback
system for the GA.  That being said, here's where I'd like some
information:

- Will the current state of the Java/Netscape/appletviewer support
this type of project?  If so, how flexible can the system be?  i.e,
will it work for applets on the same HTML page?  Different HTML page,
same HTTP server?  Different HTML page, different HTTP server?

- Pointers to papers/reports on object oriented GA designs and
parallel GA designs.

- Suggestions for suitable application domain (e.g. travelling
salesman, n queens, etc.).

- Suggestions for type of controls/feedback to offer the user
(e.g. adjustable mutation rate, selectable crossover operators, etc.).
Obviously, I won't have the time or resources to do "anything &
everything", but I'd be interested in a useful core set.

Thanks for any help.  I'll certainly try to make the completed
project, or maybe even the work in progress, publicly accessible in
the hope that others may find it useful.


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