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Next update to PC-Hypertext
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I've recently read "Thriving on Chaos" . . . and as a result, I'll release my
next update to PC-Hypertext in early Spring. Why so soon?
The central thesis of "Thriving on Chaos" is that mass production capabilities,
major market positions, and elaborate planning are easily vulnerable to products
using rapid innovation, customer awareness, and niche distribution. I've done
some of that with MaxThink and HOUDINI (new updates every 9 months); but you'll
see even more -- starting with PC-Hypertext.
While I'll keep the network and file-branching (ASCII) formats the same,
the portions of the program I'd like to expand are:
Memory Resident The current DOS and program calls leave all memory
=============== free for whatever needs it. If I keep PC-Hypertext in
memory, there's less space, but faster calls. If I
keep the current network also in memory, it's even
faster, but with less memory available for other
programs. So . . . I'll make an option for what you
want.
Word Processor Editing of hypertext files requires a different type
============== of word processor than is currently available. I want
to include one with the next PC-Hypertext update.
Simple Linker I'd like to include a link editor for minor additions
============= and modification to existing networks similar to the
F8-F9-F10 commands of HOUDINI and MaxThink.
Picture Browsing I've worked out a way to use a mouse to select
================ branching points linked to areas of displayed graphics.
Smooth Scroll In the ASCII modes, I use fixed jumps in both my
============= vertical and horizontal scroll motions. If needed,
I'll add a smooth scroll option for large diagram
displays (several screens wide and deep).
Structure Diagrams I'd like a program that rapidly creates flow charts,
================== structure diagrams, and mind-maps using the
multi-screen format of PC-Hypertext.
ASCII Jumps Right now, the angle bracket jumps to the first line of
=========== an ASCII file. I'm interested in adding interior
jumps to specific text within a file.
I'd like to support recognition of more file formats such as PC-Paint,
Dr. Halo, EGA-Paintbrush, and Lotus files. The approaches are:
Include in Code My file parser already untangles eight different
=============== formats. Adding more will slow the system down.
Standardize One approach uses the file spec as the type indicator
=========== to simplify the angle-bracket parser such as:
.TXT Always ASCII
.NET Network format
.PTC Paintbrush format (CGA)
.PTE Paintbrush format (EGA)
.CTX ColorTX format
.BAT Batch files
.EXE Programs
.COM Programs
Program Calls Speed up the calling process to other programs without
============= loading the program or angle-bracket parser.
Interesting. Let me know your thoughts on the evolution of PC-Hypertext.
Neil Larson 1/14/88 FILE67
44 Rincon Rd., Kensington, CA 94707
Copyright MaxThink 1988 -- Call 415-428-0104 for permission to reprint