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- Hypertext for PR <sum05 1 4>
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- Hyper-buzzword Hypertext is the current buzz word, now serving the
- ============== same linguistic needs as those hot yesteryear concepts:
- integrated, expert system <link64> and AI.
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- Like these earlier concepts, hypertext can mean anything
- you want it to mean. This is especially true when
- software developers claim that their word processor,
- database, document index, outline, or graphics program
- contains hypertext capabilities. <link19>
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- However . . . If you put information into a hypertext format, people
- ============= will now look at it, not just for the value of the
- information, but because of interest in the format.
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- Action Steps Put whatever information you have (PR-releases,
- ============ a personal resume, your research, lecture notes, sales
- literature) in this format. Put your hypertext
- material up on the bulletin boards. You'll receive
- wide readership and word-of-mouth recognition.
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- (more)
- The medium is Regardless of your message, your readers really control
- the message the receipt of the message. Therefore, give this
- -- M. McLuhan contemporary format that lets readers choose and control
- exactly what they read. <link04>
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- Is this bad? Heck no! Rather than passive readership on linear
- ============ material, hypertext encourages readers to make choices,
- explore, and peruse their particular interests.
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- The results? The hypertext format lets readers become active
- ============ decision-makers about what they read. Passive readers
- are led into unexpected commitments towards the
- information presented.
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- However Cynics might described hypertext as the ultimate "hidden
- ======= persuader" or "subliminal message." Why?
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- They would say hypertext is reminiscent of Orwell's
- "1984." That is because access to all information is
- pre-wired by the developer <link60> so users don't have
- to think.
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- Curious? For examples of good hypertext, download HYPER.ARC or
- ======== AIDS.ARC from our BBS (415) 540-6114.