A Tutorial for Use of the TENEX Electronic Notebook-Conference (TEN-C) System on the ARPANET
Abstract
This report describes a tutorial for introducing novice users to a collection of computer programs which support interpersonal communication. The tutorial is designed to reduce the apparent complexity of the multiple command languages involved. The instructional strategy used provides a model for other training situations in which a collection of computer programs must be taught simultaneously. The tutorial first presents concepts which facilitate understanding of the various command languages. This is followed by a series of exercises leading up to the new user's performance of a sample task involving a limited subset of all commands. The tutor monitors the new user's progress and offers advice. This approach puts the new user in an active, problem-solving role from the beginning. The collection of programs described in this tutorial is called the Tenex Electronic Notebook-Conference (TEN-C) System. Included in this 'system' are the XED text editor, the MSG message handling program, the ZCONFER conferencing program (a modification of FORUM 5). These programs operate under the TENEX executive on the PDP-10 computers at the USC/Information Sciences Institute.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA014622
Entities
People
- James H. Carlisle
Organizations
- University of Southern California