The advantages of hypertext for large information spaces: where are the big systems?

Speaker from OWL international:

• The critical mass is important: if a hypertext base does not contain enough information bulk, then it is not interesting as a hypertext.
• integration tools are important: linking text and images and data from other applications such as spreadsheets and CAD programs.
• Data bases must be accessible.
• Conversion of existing text should be based on SGML markup.
• the US DoD CALS initiative is important, as well as the EEC integration in 1992.