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- Browsing interface
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- Many hypertext systems use a mouse for selecting information for
- detailed exploration. However, I prefer "arrow key browsing" of
- information, for the following reasons:
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- (1) Arrow keys are faster than moving a mouse
- (2) Arrow keys are familiar to most computer users
- (3) Arrow keys require less physical effort than a mouse
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- (4) Arrow keys require less hand/eye coordination
- (5) Arrow keys are easily learned in a minute
- (6) Arrow keys are sufficient for all operations
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- Having built and used several hypertext systems with hypertext
- jumps exceeding 120,000 links <link10>, I do not believe a mouse is
- necessary or beneficial for text-based hypertext applications.
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- Opinion -- While 90 % of all information is visual, 90% of
- ======= recorded knowledge is in textual formats ...
- meaning arrows are best for textual formats.
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- PS: A experienced developer can do 4000 screens and 15,000 links
- per month using our approach and construction tools. <link54>