The following is one of the most famous groupware definitions by Clarence Skip Ellis. A computer-based system that supports groups of users, working on a common task or purpose, and provides an interface to a shared (cooperative) work environment. (Computer based system supporting a group of users working on a common task or goal and providing on interface to a shared environment.)
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