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Getting connected without Internet access

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SAIC/ASSET's primary mission is to provide a distributed support system for software reuse with the Department of Defense (DoD) and to help foster a software reuse industry within the United States. SAIC/ASSET's initial and current focus is on software development tools, reusable components and documents on software development methods. SAIC/ASSET is participating in interoperation with other reuse libraries such as:

The goals SAIC/ASSET are pursuing involve:

Creating a focal point for software reuse information exchange

Advancing the technology of software reuse

Providing an electronic marketplace for reusable software products to the evolving national software reuse industry.

To achieve these goals, SAIC/ASSET operates the Worldwide Software Reuse Discovery (WSRD) Library.

The WSRD Library

The WSRD Library is populated with quality reusable software components which can be distributed to its subscribers. WSRD contains over 700 assets available to over 1500 users throughout the world. The library specializes in software lifecycle artifacts and documents written specifically to promote software reuse and development. SAIC/ASSET users have access to other components stored in the CARDS and DSRS reuse libraries. Through the WSRD, users can search, browse and download asset catalogs in over 30 domains.

World Wide Web access

SAIC/ASSET's World Wide Web pages, located at http://source.asset.com/, describe products and services offered through SAIC/ASSET, as well as information related to software reuse.

For further information contact:

The DSRS

The DSRS is an automated repository for storing and retrieving Reusable Software Assets (RSAs). The DSRS software now manages inventories of reusable assets at seven software reuse support centers (SRSCs). The DSRS serves as a central collection point for quality RSAs, and facilitates software reuse by offering developers the opportunity to match their requirements with existing software products.

DSRS accounts

DSRS accounts are available for Government employees and contractor personnel currently supporting Government projects. The Account Request Form must be approved and signed by the requestor's Government Project Manager prior to submission to the SRP. Completed forms may be mailed or faxed to the CAO at the address or fax number listed below.

The Customer Assistance Office (CAO)

The CAO is the SRP point of contact for both technical and non-technical information and support. The staff is available Monday through Friday between 8AM and 4PM Eastern Time. Calls are received via voice mail during off-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Please contact the CAO by telephone or mail correspondence to: