This book describes a model agent system and promotes a public domain standard. All of the elements of a good agent system are examined. Agents Unleashed is a tool for anyone interested in implementing agent-based net protocols. The book: includes software agent on the enclosed disk; explains how to design a software agent using existing public domain tools; examines security features - authentication and encryption; introduces digital cash and the digital economy; describes server features - opening shop on the net; and provides solutions to fundamental technological problems.
