--- projects/cms/documentation/plan/feature_list.txt	2000/10/25 18:21:27	1.1
+++ projects/cms/documentation/plan/feature_list.txt	2000/11/20 02:56:41	1.2
@@ -2,20 +2,35 @@ Feature List
 ============
 
 pjm2, 19/10/2000
+tdb1, 20/11/2000
 
 
 Hosts: -
 
     Monitor machine loads, swap space, memory, etc.
 
-    Send the above information to a central server.
+    Send the above information to a central server over a 
+    UDP connection using XML formatting.
 
 
 Server: -
 
-    Collect and filter data from hosts.
+    Implemented using Java with CORBA technology to allow 
+    the components of the server to be distributed around 
+    a network.
 
-    Provide a configurable filter.
+    Collect and filter data from hosts using a hierarchical 
+    filter system allow for ease of expansion.
+
+    Provide a configurable filter system, with a manageable 
+    and extendable structure.
+    
+    Provide a centralised point of configuration for the 
+    entire system, with the ability to have new/changed 
+    configuration files automatically re-read.
+
+    Provide a central point for logging of system messages 
+    throughout the server.
 
     Store collected data in a database.