THE MAC SYSTEM: A PROGRESS REPORT
Robert M. Fano · 1964
The notion of machine-aided cognition inplie's an intimate coLlabora- tion between a human user and a computer in a real-time dialogue on the solution of a problem, in which the two parties contribute their best capabilities. In order for this iin-te collaboration to be possible, a computer system is needed that can serve. simultaneously a large number of people, and that is easily accessible to the m , both physically and intellectually, The present MAC System is a first step toward this goal. The purpose of this paper is to present a brief description of the current system, to report on the experience gained from its operation, and to indicate directions along which future develolments are likely to proceed.