Agent | Tool
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Domain of User | Domain of Tool
Goal Oriented | Operation Oriented
Self Organizing | User Organizes
Scripts and Parameter Files | Programs and Commands
Can Raise User Level | Can Raise Macro Level of Tool
User Programmable | Requires Programmer
Can Do Now, Later, Scheduled | Now Only
Can Learn and Repeat | Driven by User
Give Instructions One Time | Must Repeat Instructions
Creates Expertise for User | Requires User Expertise
Intelligence in the Interface | Interfaces Difficult to Use
Logical | Physical
Symbolic | Absolute
Keeps User Informed | Error Messages at Tool Level
Automation | Computerization
Interpreter | Compiler
Self Modifying | User Modifies
Text | Code
Adaptive | Upgradeable
Tailored to User | User Adapts to Tool
Multiple language Levels | One Language Level
Allows Infrequent Use | Must Start From Scratch if Infrequent
Little Training Required | May require extensive training
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