Abstract: A system for effectively implementing an electronic network includes a main personal computer that is coupled to the electronic network. A personal assistant program on the main personal computer supports a personal assistant mode for the main personal computer and one or more other local network devices. A user interface is generated by the personal assistant for allowing one or more users to interactively communicate with the personal assistant through either the main personal computer or the local network devices. A processor device on the main personal computer is configured to control the personal assistant.

Abstract: A method of creating and maintaining debug points in an integrated development environment (IDE) includes receiving a first query at a computing device coupled to the IDE, the first query identifying one or more actions; searching the source code with the computing device to locate locations where the one or more actions occur; forming an initial result set that includes locations of the one or more actions; receiving a desired behavior action for some or all of the locations; associating the initial result set and the desired behavior actions to form a first mapping; and storing the mapping and the first query as a first dynamic query based debug point map.

Abstract: A method of creating and maintaining debug points in an integrated development environment (IDE) includes receiving a first query at a computing device coupled to the IDE, the first query identifying one or more actions; searching the source code with the computing device to locate locations where the one or more actions occur; forming an initial result set that includes locations of the one or more actions; receiving a desired behavior action for some or all of the locations; associating the initial result set and the desired behavior actions to form a first mapping; and storing the mapping and the first query as a first dynamic query based debug point map.

Abstract: User-specific information such as the social networking cloud of relevant metadata is used to find real-time information and provide visual feedback to users regarding the presence of other users at particular locations. In one example, the information is displayed on localized map images, with visual indicators such as dots indicating the presence of other users having desired characteristics.