Report : Using Irvine Computer Dialog s USING IRVINE COMPUTER DIALOG S AWAY FROM IRVIN E Alfred Bor k Physics Computer Development Projec t University of Californi a Irvine, California 9271 7 The Physics Computer Development Project and other groups at Irvin e have developed an extensive collection of computer-based teaching materials . The largest group of material is in beginning physics . Descriptive dialogs are available . We are often asked about using thi s material elsewhere . The purpose of the present note is to review tha t situation and to mention some possibilities, including use from Irvin e and conversion for use on other computers . Use Through Irvine The Irvine dialogs were developed on the Sigma 7 . It is accessibl e through phone lines from anywhere in the world . Thus it is possible t o use the Irvine dialogs for demonstration or with students by dialin g direct into the Irvine machine . Two types of expense are involved . The phone call is like an y other ; you make it just by dialing a number . No special lines ar e needed . To find the cost check with your
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