sean@ms.uky.edu (Sean Casey) (06/22/91)
Cyberspace = computer internetworks
no, wait...
Cyberspace = an internetworked user environment
hmmm, no, because...
Cyberspace = simulations using combinations of 3D optical, aural, and
tactile output
hmm grumble, I know...
Cyberspace = A William Gibson creation, "the matrix", fiction, a dangerous
VR created by networked computers in the dark future
maybe...
Cyberspace = A groovy romantic term used by Usenetters in lieu of more
accurate but _square_ sounding terms that aren't as likely
to be published
nah...
I wonder how long till people start putting "Cyberspace" in RFCs?
Sean
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In article <1991Jun21.180122.19974@ms.uky.edu> sean@ms.uky.edu (Sean Casey) writes:
Cyberspace = computer internetworks
no, wait...
[various other attempts at definition omitted]
Cyberspace = that portion of the universe residing inside of computers.
For most practical purposes it can be regarded as an alternate
universe with a different topology and different physical laws from
the space our bodies reside in. (Where our *minds* reside is a matter
for philosophical debate, but not totally irrelevant.)
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\__ steve@arc.UUCP _________408-727-3357___________________________________elrose@well.sf.ca.us (Lance Rose) (06/27/91)
Don't define cyberspace: move through it! And don't worry about what your "body" is - just do whatever you're doing!