Hypertext - An Aid to Information Seeking

Authors

  • D.S. Bedi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.10.3.3009

Keywords:

Hypertext ­­- an aid to information seeking, links and nodes – building of hypertext. hypertext – linking to the future. problems with hypertext.

Abstract

Hypertext systems feature machine-supported links-both within and between documents-that open possibilities for using the computer as a communications and thinking tool. The article gives an introduction to the world of hypertext. Discusses the features of an idealized hypertext system,

Focussing on machine-supported links as its essential feature. Surveys some of the most important design issues that go into fashioning a hypertext environment. Outlines the major application areas of hypertext technology and the hyper-text systems developed for these application areas. Highlights the advantages and disadvantages of the hypertext systems

http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dbit.10.3.3009

 

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Published

2002-01-01

How to Cite

Bedi, D. (2002). Hypertext - An Aid to Information Seeking. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 10(3). https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.10.3.3009

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (1990)

Section

Papers

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