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In several hypertext systems today, following a link means a *disruptive* change |
In several hypertext systems today, following a link means a *disruptive* change |
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in the user's workflow, replacing the current context (e.g., a Web page) with an |
in the user's workflow, replacing the current context (e.g., a Web page) with an |
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entirely different one. This is partly caused by the dominant graphical user interface paradigm |
entirely different one. This is partly caused by the dominant graphical user interface paradigm |
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(developed in the 70s at Xerox PARC; see, e.g., [kay93smalltalk]_) in which *pages* |
(developed in the 70s at Xerox PARC) in which *pages* |
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are shown in overlapping, rectangular, unconnected viewports (windows). |
are shown in overlapping, rectangular, unconnected viewports (windows). |
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In this paradigm, following a link can only create a new window |
In this paradigm, following a link can only create a new window |
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or replace the contents of the current window. |
or replace the contents of the current window. |
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In our opinion, this is one of the root causes of hypertext disorientation |
In our opinion, this is one of the root causes of hypertext disorientation. |
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[edwards-hardman89lost-in-hyperspace]_ [conklin87hypertext-onpage-38-40]_. |
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The Fenfire project is an effort to build a location transparent, hyperstructured desktop |
The Fenfire project is an effort to build a location transparent, hyperstructured desktop |
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environment. We perform research on the theoretical and user-interface issues arising in the |
environment. We perform research on the theoretical and user-interface issues arising in the |