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What are the different styles of hypertext?
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As art always attracts comment, consider my comments as the start of a new
language -- that of the hypertext reviewer/critic. So, here's my language.
ASCII (PC-Hypertext) -- Nodes are compatible with other programs. Network
==================== is useful in printed format as links can be manually
followed. Efficient in disk usage. Runs fast on the
base of installed machines (8088 to 386 CPUs).
Button-dominated -- Text jumps (embedded buttons) work for 1-5 branches
================ on a screen. If poorly done, the buttons break up
the continuity of the information on the screen.
Screens can not be printed as link information is
hidden.
Circular (wandering) -- If built primarily using a word processor or one
==================== screen at a time, the linkages between files are
poorly classified. The better approach is to
separate information creation from information
categorization and linking.
Hacker (spaghetti) -- Reflects convoluted twists in linkages more from
================== Dungeons 2000 than a desire to communicate the
language and structure (taxonomy) of a knowledge area.
Non-hierarchical -- User does not understand the relationships,
================ location, or structure of information in the system.
Structural (stable) -- User clear on the consequences of every selection
=================== decision in the system. <FILE28 HIERARCHIES>
Pictorial (Van Gogh) -- Excessive emphasis on pictures for each screen.
==================== The construction time also provides financial
rewards similar to what Van Gogh received (almost
nothing). In addition it gives new meaning to
infinity -- processes that take infinite disk
space may take infinite time to create.
Pirate Hypertext -- Uses copyrighted material (pictures and text)
================ created or owned by others without permission. As a
consequence, most created hypertext will initially
focus on laws, rulings, specification, and
governmental information because that information
is already in the public domain.
Star Hypertext -- If a series of ASCII files each mention CD-ROM,
============== don't include all possible cross-references in
each file to the other file. Instead, link each
of the ASCII files to the most important file.
Then, in that file, add footnote links to all of
the other files.
This type of "star" hypertext linking is both
easier and faster to build and use.
REFERENCES: ------------------------------------
Design goals of PC-Hypertext <FILE17>
Neil Larson 1/14/88 FILE77
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