WYLBUR: an interactive text editing and remote job entry system

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.

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INDEX TERMS

Keywords:
content addressing, data entry, document preparation, interactive terminal, interactive text editing, online text editing, program preparation, remote job entry, remote job retrieval, remote terminal, terminal, terminal system, text editing, time-sharing