STATUS REPORT 26 Sep 1997

TASKS COMPLETED

1. Compiled tentative list of specifications
2. Re-wrote and submitted software design plan
3. Revised project schedule
4. Teleconference with Richard Ames:
• Project requirements were given to Mr. Ames and he approved them
• Discussed confidentiality of US Software coding specifications
5. Recieved sample log files and coding specifications for US Software from Rich Ames, as well as last year's project.

TASKS PENDING

1. Matt Ericson is waiting for the Microprocessors lab to be re-keyed before getting a key made.
2. Matt Petro continues to look for a source for software, specifically Visual C++ and Microsoft Project.
3. John Kobinski continues to learn Visual C++ and his search for software products comparable to our project.
4. All team members are actively researching TCP protocol specifications and associated troubles.

TASKS DELAYED

1. The design of an architectural model has been put on hold.

TASKS STARTED

1. Matt Ericson will begin the design of the team web page.
2. John Kobinski and Rob Waltz will begin graphical depictions of the proposed GUI.
3. The team is researching the validity of the specifications document we have defined. (i.e. will these specifications allow us to fufill the requirements).

HOURS

ISSUES

1. The team questions the productivity of creating a network for troubleshooting purposes, since last year's project does not create a log file.