Labels:text | screenshot | font | number OCR: 007% LCARS GUIDE INFO 01/16 LCARS Release 2.2 User's Guide INTRODUCT I ON What is LCARS? LCARS (or Library Computer Access and Retrieval RETURN System) is the interface between the main computer and the user on all new and recently refitted Starfleet vessels. Older vessels are currently undergoing modification in their computer cores to incorporate and make best use of the new software, which is intended NEXT to be the mainstay of Starfleet computers for years to come, It is designed in such a way that upgrades can be incorporated with ease PREV due to its modular design - for example, if the Environment control program is improved upon, the sub-system may be removed and existing software for that particular NEXT LINE Of LCARS. replaced without touching other areas PREV LINE LCARS is a completely new type of interface for starships. In 23rd century vessels, the emphasis in software design was on functionality 2ND MENU and not user-friendliness. This led to many problems since different sub-systems could be totally different in design, with no common MUSIC thread running through them. Indeed, the design of computer software had not advanced a great deal since the late 20th century, the technology involved had, a l though class project in July of 2343, With the commissioning of the Galaxy the Advanced Starship Design Bureau
