THE MAC SYSTEM: A PROGRESS REPORT

Abstract

The notion of machine-aided cognition implies an intimate collaboration between a human user and a computer in a real-time dialogue on the solution of a problem, in which the two parties contribute their best capabilities. In order for this intimate collaboration to be possible, a computer system is needed that can serve simultaneously a large number of people, and that is easily accessible to them, both physically and intellectually. The present MAC System is a first step toward this goal. The purpose of this paper is to present a brief description of the current system, to report on the experience gained from its operation, and to indicate directions along which future developments are likely to proceed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 09, 1964
Accession Number
AD0609296

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  • R. M. Fano

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  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Batch Processing
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  • Communication Systems
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  • Artificial Intelligence
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