(1) Introduction

	* Goal of dataflow research at MIT.
	* very brief intro to Id.
	* previous studies of Id on TTDA using GITA.
	* shortcomings of these previous studies.

(1.1) Goals of Our Performance Studies.

	* goal of the Monsoon project: 
	  - testing out those aspects that were idealized in GITA 
	    but are very important for real machines.