[Grislygus]

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Cyberspace!

We've been expecting you. Be careful as you try out your new legs- the ground's firm, but does have some unexpected twists and turns. This book will be your guide through a vast and amazing web of new people, places, and ideas!

The purpose of this book is two-fold: first, it will serve as a reference piece which you can easily grab on the fly and look something up. You'll also gain a foundation from which you can explore your surroundings at your leisure. Zen and the Art of the Internet doesn't spend a significant amount of time on any one point; rather, it provides enough for people to learn the specifics of what his or her local system offers.

One warning is perhaps in order- this territory we are entering can become a fantastic tme-sink. Hours can slip by, people can come and go, and you'll be locked in Cyberspace. Remember to do your work!

With that, it's my distinct pleasure to usher you into the Net.

brendan@cs.widener.edu
Chester, PA