CS5604, Unit HT
Edward A. Fox
Department of Computer Science,
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061-0106
Abstract:
Another model of information is that it is structured as hypertext, or, if
multiple media types are involved, as hypermedia (see Unit MM). This
perspective has implications regarding creation and use of information,
interface and information system design, and the relative roles
of authors and readers. We
explore these issues: from an historical perspective, from the viewpoint of
typical hypertext systems and hyperbases, and from an orientation of
system software and data interchange.
This Unit has two articles and several laboratory exercises.
There will be a short lecture to provide an overview, using
Mosaic course notes. The main lecture will take place in
the McB 102 laboratory using KMS and there will be another
McB 102 session to facilitate work with exercises.
On reserve in the library is a supplementary
videotape on Intermedia, which is the focus of one of the readings.