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Examples of hypertext systems under construction
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In my conversations with MaxThink and HOUDINI users, I discovered a large
number of interesting planned uses of PC-Hypertext. A few are:
Natural foods There are over 25,000 suppliers to the natural
industry directory foods industry. The hypertext format allows
================== suppliers to be cross-indexed by product, size,
location, season, packaging, etc. Such current
information provides users with rapid comparisons
of price, delivery, and quality for effective
purchasing.
Audit Law Certain segments of accounting law are constantly
========= changing. Hypertext formats keep systems current
each month by displaying immediate rulings, all
commentaries and uses in this complex area.
This system is essential in controling liability.
Engineering A large military contractor plans to file engineering
Specifications: specifications on all materials in hypertext
=============== formats to help engineers rapidly select appropriate
materials according to company standards.
Health Requirements: An administrator of children's physical/emotional
==================== health programs needs a hypertext system to translate
complex rulings into procedures that others can easily
follow.
Guide for handling Converts EPA rulings into formats that field
hazardous material personnel can easily follow.
===================
Frames for selection Building index of over 18,000 available styles of
of eyeglass frames frames selected by 40 criteria to replace a
=================== $400-a-year print directory
Legal preparation Provides mastery of information (depositions,
================= evidence, claims, contracts, documents). Hypertext
accesses all in a few keystrokes -- with
commentary reminders from previous readings.
Classroom support Converting textbook information into hypertext
================= formats, then distributing a disk a week. Tests
consist of asking which nodes of information are
relevant to a series of very complex situations.
See <FILE42 CLASSROOM>.
Management One company with 2000 plus middle-managers will issue
Information System all memos, plans, spreadsheets, and reports (200
================== files) in a twice-monthly format. The disk organizes
all information so that each user can rapidly find the
data relevant to his responsibilities. In
addition, each disk updates a cumulative index of
all information distributed.
Electronic Newsletter Each release also updates the cumulative index to all
===================== previous communications. One of the primary
advantage of electronic publishing or electronic
newsletters over printed material is that one
person effectively builds and maintains an
information system for all users.
Final comment.
The best source of information to hypertext is governmental (state or
federal) as it is in the public domain. For example, the Department of
Commerce list of governmental books exceeds 15,000 titles. Separately, the
information in rulings, specifications, hearings, requirements, and
legislation is also in the public domain. Together, these information
sources offer enough hypertext opportunities to employ perhaps 2,000,000
full-time people. <FILE80 OPPORTUNITIES>
┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Finally, do not hypertext material that belongs to │
│ others without permission. Current laws provide the │
│ creators of copyrighted information with rights to │
│ any derivative information. │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Does hypertext create new knowledge or merely rearrange derivative
knowledge? Until the courts decide that, I'd suggestion caution.
Neil Larson 1/16/88 FILE43
44 Rincon Rd., Kensington, CA 94707
Copyright MaxThink 1988 -- Call 415-428-0104 for permission to reprint