[ns] Visualizer for wireless ns2 traces now available: Huginn

[Björn Scheuermann]

Hi Stuart,

> It sounds from the Huginn website that you have successfully
> implemented a way to parse native NS-2 trace files and visualize them. I'm
> glad to see you also felt a visualizer for NS-2 was needed.

well, who doesn't? ;-)

> As you and Björn are aware, we developed a visualizer for wireless ns2
> traces over a year ago. We call our protocol iNSpect (interactive
> NS-2 protocol and environment confirmation tool).
>
> As of last week, we have shared our initial iNSpect distribution with 74
> researchers in 26 countries around the world. BTW, thanks for your early
> interest in our iNSpect code. (You and Björn were one of the early requests
> made to receive our code!)

Yes, you're right - that was me. :-)

I've found your first, early iNSpect release on the internet in last November. 
I was in the process of searching for related work one last time before 
handing in my master's thesis (which describes Huginn) only a few days later, 
when I came across it. And for obvious reasons I've been *very* interested...

So I guess we were not only one of the early requesters, but the related work 
reference in my master's thesis might also be the first citation of your 
work. :-)

> This past year, we have substantially improved upon our first iNSpect
> distribution. Specifically, iNSpect now offers 3D visualization for NS-2
> simulations and allows zoom and pan, as well as movie making capabilities
> for presentations.

Sounds great - I'm looking forward to trying your new version. I'll send you a 
personal mail with a request separately.


Bye,

Björn


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