Prototyping expert solutions: an evaluation of Crystal, Leonardo, GURU and ART-IM

: Developing a prototype can be crucial to the eventual success of an expert system. This paper describes an evaluation of four expert system tools that can be used for prototyping. It outlines the evaluation method used and details findings, considering hardware and software requirements, tool features, support for development and consultation, and overall suitability for prototyping an expert system application.