Group:
information
Group:
information retrieval
Topic:
archiving Information in Hypertext
Topic:
information retrieval by topic
Topic:
hypertext as a global database
Topic:
information services
Topic:
personal information
Topic:
programming with a database of modules
Topic:
publishing
Topic:
Thesa as a database of modules
Topic:
Thesa's user interface
Topic:
searching the Web
Topic:
semantic networks
Topic:
shared information for collaborative work
Topic:
using a computer as a communication/information medium
Topic:
using hypertext for cooperative work
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Summary
Hypertext provides a flexible medium for storing text items for later retrieval. It can serve as an external memory for organizations, individuals, indexing systems, and programming projects. The rich interconnectivity of hypertext appears to model human memory.
Like writing, hypertext can connect strangers worldwide and over the years. (cbb 3/98)
Subtopic: system clay, semantic net 
| Quote: Hypertext is clay [»vandA7_1988]
| | Quote: MUCH forms a semantic net with nodes and links given semantically meaningful labels and plausible connectivities [»radaR3_1993]
| | Quote: use a thesaurus to store successful sets of index terms for information retrieval; include subordinate, coordinate, and equivalence relationships [»robeN12_1984]
| | Quote: hypertext models the deep structure of human idea processing; allows three-dimensional navigation through information [»carlPA_1988]
| | Quote: hypertext captures the deep structure of information; best for complex information or information with imprecise internal relationships [»carlPA_1988]
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Subtopic: shared memory
| Quote: the Web is a shared information space; everyone stores and structure their own information; easily referenced from anywhere; easy to use by everyone [»fielRT5_2002]
| | Quote: exploration of historical record more enjoyable if can temporarily forget things
| | Quote: man's spirit should be elevated if he can better review his shady past [»bushV7_1945]
| | Quote: a Hypertext system could grow indefinitely; incorporating more and more of the world's written knowledge
| | Quote: the Answer Garden improves an organization's memory by capturing answers to questions, and providing tools for their later retrieval [»ackeMS_1990]
| | Quote: indelible memory is write-once while published memory is read-only; both are permanent and important [»lickJC_1960]
| | Quote: need methods to keep track of the myriad, informal notes about requirements; these form a shared memory for analysts and customers [»pottC9_1993]
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Subtopic: examples
| Quote: simple memory aids, such as lists and notepads, are essential to everyday functioning [»normDA_1988]
| | Quote: a Memex is a personal information retrieval system [»bushV7_1945]
| | Quote: what are the effects of a light-weight, inexpensive information device [»engeDC_1963]
| | Quote: a Dynabook is a personal information device; a dynamic medium for creative thought [»kayA3_1977]
| | Quote: most common use of NoteCards is as a personal information system [»halaFG4_1987]
| | Quote: NoteCards users evolve their own online 'habitats' [»trigRH11_1987]
| | Quote: work on Xanadu started in 1960 for handling text notes and manuscripts [»nelsTH8_1965]
| | Quote: assembly of text notes can become the writing of text without a sharp break
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Subtopic: long-duration, long-distance messages
| Quote: pre-literates must use oral or gesturing messages that are short-duration and short-distance [»goodFL_1981]
| | Quote: before computers, writing and reading were the only forms of long-duration/long-distance messages [»goodFL_1981]
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Subtopic: large, complex document
| Quote: programming, writing documentation, and building databases are all for producing a large, complex document [»mashJR_1976a]
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Subtopic: personal archives not necessary, but
Quote: half of personal archives was publicly available or unread; for reminding, availability, trust, or sentiment
[»whitS6_2001]
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Related Topics
Group: information (46 topics, 1160 quotes)
Group: information retrieval (25 topics, 674 quotes)
Topic: archiving Information in Hypertext (6 items)
Topic: information retrieval by topic (16 items)
Topic: hypertext as a global database (30 items)
Topic: information services (17 items)
Topic: personal information (41 items)
Topic: programming with a database of modules (94 items)
Topic: publishing (14 items)
Topic: Thesa as a database of modules (23 items)
Topic: Thesa's user interface (8 items)
Topic: searching the Web (53 items)
Topic: semantic networks (42 items)
Topic: shared information for collaborative work (36 items)
Topic: using a computer as a communication/information medium (32 items)
Topic: using hypertext for cooperative work
(9 items)
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