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Cockburn, A. and Greenberg, S. (1999)
Beyond the Back Button. Research report iLab-1997-2, Grouplab, Dept. Computer Science, University of Calgary. 6:35 minute video.
Type: Public research report (video).

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Abstract.
This video illustrates describes limitations in web browser back buttons. It illustrates two issues and possible solutions: 1. How to visually represent previously visited pages, and 2. How to visually organize those pages on the display so they can be easily scanned and selected. It introduces Webview as an alternate way to visualize previously navigated pages.