Abstract: “Agents” and “Agent technology” have become the new buzzwords in computer software. Much of this 'buzz' is pure hype similar to the AI hype of the 80's. The software agents tutorial is intended to provide the attendee an overview of the software and user interface technologies being applied to autonomous software modules known as “Agents”. This overview should allow the student to separate the “wheat from the chaff” and provide pointers for the student's further research into the technology.