JXTA technology is “a set of open, generalized peer-to-peer protocols that allows any connected device (cell phone to PDA, PC to server) on the network to communicate and collaborate”. JXTA technology enables Internet use to be more natural and intuitive by supporting applications that are collaborative and communication-oriented.
JXTA can be used to create applications and services that enable users to:
§ Search the entire Web and all of its connected devices-not just servers--for needed information
§ Save files and information to distributed locations on the network, not just to local hard drives
§ Connect game systems so that multiple people in multiple locations can play the same game interactively
§ Participate in auctions among selected groups of individuals
§ Collaborate on projects from anywhere using any connected device
§ Share compute services, such as processor cycles or storage systems, regardless of where the systems or the users are physically located
Project JXTA: An Open, Innovative Collaboration: This paper examines the evolution of Internet use, the expanded access that the technology promises, and advanced network computing through JXTA technology using open source model. It also introduces core mechanisms for P2P applications and services: peer groups; peer pipes; and peer monitoring.