[alt.hypertext] Developing Expert Systems using Hypertext

sharif@lamar.colostate.edu (Thomas Abdallah) (02/07/91)

	I am currently investigating the feasibility of using a hypertext
	tool to implement an expert system design.  I am not looking to
	use hypertext as merely a front-end, rather, I hope to be able to
	build the E.S. in a tool like HyperCard, Toolbook, or Guide.

	In doing some background research on this topic I haven't yet been
	able to turn up much information in this area.  It seems that most
	people have been focusing on the use of hypertext tools as front-ends
	to inference engines in designing their expert systems.  What I'd
	like to do is get rid of the external inference engine altogether
	and build the inferencing capabilities using hypertext.

	Is there anyone out there in netland who has any experience in this
	area, or knows of any literature which might be of some assistance?
	Please responsd by posting or sending e-mail.

		Sincerely,

		Thomas-Sharif Abdallah

	Grad Student :  Computer Information Systems
			Colorado State University
			Fort Collins, CO 80523
			(303) 491-7391

	Internet : sharif@lamar.colostate.edu