Abstract This thesis started from the observation that there is a need among the existing software process models to adapt to the size and scope of the product being developed. Therefore, the thesis proposes the Layered Software Development Framework, which is a software development framework that recasts classical software development models in light of the architectural levels described in Helm's Scalability Model. It describes the development of software as a set of specific development...

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Current software development models adequately handle most software development efforts. However, when multimedia components are introduced, current software development models fall short. Examine the shortcomings and suggest improvements to current software development models.

Abstract The desktop environment has been a standard for all operating systems with a graphical interface. This environment has been designed as a single user single computer paradigm, which could be updated for multiple users on multiple computers based on current technologies of remote desktops and virtualization. This paper proposes an additional application that creates tabs for multiple instances of local, virtual, and remote desktop integration on Linux desktop enviroments. The benefits...