What's on the Menu? Friendlier Computers.

Abstract

The paper focuses on how to tap the true power, flexibility, and potential of personal computers by making these easier to use. It is a starting point from which computer users can begin to make computers do what they want, when they want, and in a manner they choose. The study includes an evaluation of computer-user interface programs as an alternative solution to learning computer languages and other technical features not directly associated with using computers to accomplish specific tasks. The study concludes that menuing programs are the most powerful interfaces available and offer users ease-of-use and greater productivity. Keywords: Disk operating system; Automenu computer program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194393

Entities

People

  • Carl A. Basili

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Application Software
  • Classification
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Military Education
  • Operating Systems
  • Periodicals
  • Personal Computers
  • Training
  • United States
  • Universities
  • User Friendly
  • User Interface
  • Word Processors

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Systems Analysis and Design