Introduction to hypertext as general information tool. Concept, systems and problems
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https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.1990.v13.i2.685Keywords:
Hypertext, Object-oriented programming, Semantic networks, Knowledge representation, Nelson, Engelbart, NoteCards, Intermedia, Guide, HyperCard, MacintoshAbstract
The historical roots of hypertext and the aims of its pioneers, Nelson and Engelbart, are described and a definition is given of the concept and its relation to the object-oriented programming in the use of computers . Most important actual hypert.ext systems are described, according to application areas, followed a consideration of some problema met in the implementation of hypertext systems and the current research issues. Finally, an interpretation of hypertext a general information too! able to , overriding limitations of traditional use of computers, give birth to a new way of relating information and knowledge, with probably decisive consequences to the documentation work, is given.
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Published
1990-06-30
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Canals Cabiró, I. (1990). Introduction to hypertext as general information tool. Concept, systems and problems. Revista Española De Documentación Científica, 13(2), 685–709. https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.1990.v13.i2.685
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