Hypertext Technology as a Tool for Computer-Supported Collaborative Work (CSCW)
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/1995/PDFs/PG244247.PDF

Mings, Susan M.
STC Proceedings
1995

Abstract:

Because of the nature and complexity of collaborative work, there is currently much interest in examining computer support for team endeavors. Hypertext technology is particularly suited to providing such support. Many current hypertext applications support collaborative endeavors in diverse fields. Rensselaer’s Design Conference Room (DCR) is an Electronic Meeting System facility intended to support mechanical and software engineering design teams. Teams meeting or working in the DCR have access to sophisticated networking and hypertext technologies. Careful study of the processes and products of DCR team will contribute to an understanding of how hypertext (and other computer technologies) can best support team endeavors.