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29  In several hypertext systems today, following a link means a *disruptive* change  In several hypertext systems today, following a link means a *disruptive* change
30  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
31  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
32  (developed in the 70s at Xerox PARC; see, e.g., [kay93smalltalk]_) in which *pages*  (developed in the 70s at Xerox PARC) in which *pages*
33  are shown in overlapping, rectangular, unconnected viewports (windows).  are shown in overlapping, rectangular, unconnected viewports (windows).
34  In this paradigm, following a link can only create a new window  In this paradigm, following a link can only create a new window
35  or replace the contents of the current window.  or replace the contents of the current window.
36  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.
 [edwards-hardman89lost-in-hyperspace]_ [conklin87hypertext-onpage-38-40]_.  
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38  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
39  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

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