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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. |
entirely different one. |
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This is partly caused by the dominant graphical user interface paradigm |
This is partly caused by the dominant graphical user interface paradigm |
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(developed in the 70s at Xerox PARC [XXX ref]) in which *pages* |
(developed in the 70s at Xerox PARC; see, e.g., [kay93smalltalk]_) 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. [#]_ |