Comparing spatial hypertext collections

This paper proposes an approach to comparison of spatial hypertext collections which avoids becoming entangled in complexities of version management and merging. We also propose and illustrate principles for presenting comparisons of spatial hypertext without losing important implicit information. We argue that multiple view options, distinct areas for different collections, and dependency lists are all necessary if comparison is to retain the kinds of meaning fundamentally important to spatial hypertext. Categories and Subject Descriptors H5.4 Hypertext/Hypermedia User Issues H5.3 Group and Organization Interfaces Theory and Models General Terms: Design, Human Factors, Theory.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: HT
• Authors: J. Nathan Matias, David P. Williams
• Keywords: HT 2009, Important Implicit Information, Internet Technology, Spatial Hypertext, Spatial Hypertext Collections