You can find some helpful information in the documentation offered on this page. However, the docs are not translated to English but only available in German if not explicitely stated. The docs refer to the version 2.0 of AMETAS as of May 2000.
The AMETAS users guide (Release 2.6, English)
Package descriptions (Release 2.6, mostly in German, partly in English)
(all in English)
A short preface.
This paper introduces the reader to AMETAS and its terminology. Motivations and scenarios are given that guide the reader through the following White Papers.
The AMETAS view on agenthood is described.
Explains the concepts of inter-agent communication and shows different mechanisms realized in AMETAS.
Introduces the AMETAS event system. The internal structure and the usage is described.
The AMETAS interfaces AMAI and AMSI for users and administrators are described here.
Shows the concepts of place naming in AMETAS. Details about the PNS are introduced.
Describes the concepts of privileges, identities and permissions in the AMETAS security system.
Gives an overview on security measures in AMETAS and on agent system security in general.
Explains the principles involved with designing AMETAS agents from a programmer's perspective.
Shows what AMETAS services can be used for and how to design them.
The AMETAS view on integrating the human user and legacy software into an agent system is shown here.
The practical lessons learned from the AMETAS White Paper Series are put together to give an insight on the design of complex multi-agent applications.
Systems for implementing agent types are explained in this paper and a new method for agent type description is introduced.
Gives short and comprehensive explanations of the AMETAS terminology.
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mz, 2000-May-03