"The present text evolved from notes for a lecture series presented at four locations in California during the fall semester of 1965. This series was sponsored by the Engineering Extension and Physical Sciences Extension of the University of California at Los Angeles, and by the Engineering Extension of the University of California at Berkeley."

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Introduction, by S. Fernbach and H. D. Huskey.--System analysis and design, by R. E. Fagen.--Graphic data input-output equipment, by C. L. Hardway.--The economics of on-line systems, by W. E. Bauer.--Physiological and psychological considerations, by E. E. David, Jr.--Solving mathematical problems, by B. E. Fried.--Solving design problems in graphical dialogue, by D. B. Parker.--Computing in a strategic command system environment, by W. L. Wilkinson.--A theory for file organization, by R. M. Hayes.--Sociological considerations, by L. Fein.--Appendix: User's manual for an on-line system, by G. J. Culler.