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Hawkins, Donald T.; Levy, Louise R. – Online, 1985
This initial article in series of three discusses barriers inhibiting use of current online retrieval systems by novice users and notes reasons for front end and gateway online retrieval systems. Definitions, front end features, user interface, location (personal computer, host mainframe), evaluation, and strengths and weaknesses are covered. (16…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Systems, Man Machine Systems, Microcomputers
Levy, Louise R.; Hawkins, Donald T. – Online, 1986
This article analyzes the front end software marketplace and discusses some of the complex forces influencing it. Discussion covers intermediary market; end users (library customers, scientific and technical professionals, corporate business specialists, consumers); marketing strategies; a British front end development firm; competitive pressures;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Scientists
Levy, Louise R. – Online, 1984
Discusses major features and capabilities of gateway software--microcomputer software packages that act as interfaces between users and bibliographic retrieval systems they are searching--i.e., communication, interface, auxiliary programs. Four programs (In-Search, Universal Online Searcher, Search Helper, microDisclosure) are reviewed and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Display Systems
