The Prestel system and information retrieval

Abstract

This article aims at explaining how viewdata systems work, with a particular emphasis on Prestel. Reference is made to the types of information available from both viewdata and teletext systems, together with suggestions as to how they should be used. Both the system hardware and software are discussed as is the configuration of computers providing the Prestel public service.

Citation

Dew, B. (1980), "The Prestel system and information retrieval", Program: electronic library and information systems, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 76-89. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046810