Man-machine interface design for timesharing systems

  • Authors:
  • David R. Cheriton

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • ACM '76 Proceedings of the 1976 annual conference
  • Year:
  • 1976

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Abstract

This paper presents a design approach and design criteria for the man-machine interface in timesharing systems. A conceptual view of timesharing systems is outlined, focusing on the interface between the user and the capabilities of the system. We consider user needs and requirements for this interface and suggest design guidelines and approaches to meet these needs. Finally, we propose a model on which design and design standardization might be based and briefly sketch a design methodology.