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The advantages of hypertext for large information spaces: where are the big systems?

Speaker from OWL international:

  • The critical mass is important: if a hypertext base does not contain enough information bulk, then it is not interesting as a hypertext.
  • integration tools are important: linking text and images and data from other applications such as spreadsheets and CAD programs.
  • Data bases must be accessible.
  • Conversion of existing text should be based on SGML markup.
  • the US DoD CALS initiative is important, as well as the EEC integration in 1992.