WYLBUR(ID:8280/)


Text processing and command system, influential in the develpoment of both scripted text processing systems and remote command systems. Part of the ORVIL system, hance name)


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WYLBUR => ORION   Influence

References:
  • WYLBUR Reference Manual, Columbia University Computer Center, Columbia University, New York, N.Y. (1970). view details
  • WYLBUR reference manual. Computer Center, Div. of Comput. Res. and Techn., National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md., 1970. view details
  • Fajman, R., and Borgelt, J. ORVYL user's guide. Campus Facility, Stanford U. Comput. Center, Stanford, Calif. 1971. view details
  • Hawker, E. (Ed.). WYLBUR reference manual. Campus Facility, Stanford U. Comput. Center, Stanford, Calif., 1971. view details
  • Wells, JW; M Mueller "SLAC/WYLBUR Manual"Stanford Computation Center Document SCC029, November 1971 view details
  • Fajman, Roger and Borgelt, John "WYLBUR: an interactive text editing and remote job entry system" CACM 16(05) May 1973 pp314-322 view details Abstract: WYLBUR is a comprehensive system for manipulating all kinds of text, such as computer programs, letters, and manuscripts, using typewriter terminals connected to a computer. It has facilities for remote job entry and retrieval as well as facilities for text alignment and justification. A powerful method for addressing text by content is provided. This paper describes the external appearance of WYLBUR as well as its internal structure. A short description of the major features of ORVYL, a general purpose time-sharing system which operates in conjunction with WYLBUR, is also included. External link: Online copy
  • Ritchie, Dean "Tracking the Performance and Capacity of WYLBUR" Int. CMG Conference 1980 pp96-103 view details