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* [[How_does_VistA_work|Basic VistA Architecture]]
 
* [[How_does_VistA_work|Basic VistA Architecture]]
 
* [[CPRS]] -- the powerful front end to VistA
 
* [[CPRS]] -- the powerful front end to VistA
 
* [[VistA Administration]]
 
 
* [[Usage]] -- what to do once it's installed and running smoothly
 
* [[Usage]] -- what to do once it's installed and running smoothly
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* [[VistA Administration]] -- more on management
  
 
== User Roles ==
 
== User Roles ==
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* [[Introduction To Programming VistA with MUMPS| MUMPS]] programming guides.
 
* [[Introduction To Programming VistA with MUMPS| MUMPS]] programming guides.
  
* [[MUMPSter Page]]
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* [[Programming VistA Issues]]
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* [[VistA MenuCommands New|Listing of menu commands in VistA]]
  
* [[VistA MenuCommands New]]
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* [[Package Interface Specifications]] links to a VA manual of CPRS hooks.

Revision as of 18:18, 16 February 2010

Of course, you should start by looking at the different versions of VistA, installing one on your computer, and trying it out. Once you've done that, here are a series of pages to direct your interests.

User Roles

  • Evaluator Page -- if you are considering whether VistA is right for you.
  • Vendor Page -- if you are hoping to make money supporting VistA, or a regional expert needing to install your 1000 client quota (in order to get stimulus funds). Additional information regarding installation, configuration, and support is provided.

For MUMPSters and Novice Programmers

If you already know MUMPS, here are technical references to get you deeper into the system fast.