Motivation
can be shared by remote collaborators (WWW access)
always available for input or reading (can’t be “lost”)
can contain rich media types (text, images, files, 3D structures, voice, animations, video, ...)
can take input directly from computers (instrument or editors)
easy transfer of information from one notebook to another
simplified notarization process (over the Web)
allows querying/ searching (complex query possible)
can include hyperlinks to other data and references
Many advantages of using Electronic Notebook