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My thoughts, rants, and discoveries from the World Wide Web
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SITE STATUS: Online since February 1997 | BLOG POSTS: 6
March 20, 1997

The Future of the Internet is Here! NEW!

Holy cow, fellow netizens! I just got back from a computer expo and I am totally blown away by what's coming down the information superhighway!

They're saying that in the future, we'll be able to:

  • Shop for groceries online and have them delivered!
  • Watch movies on our computers (imagine that!)
  • Video chat with people across the world
  • Have portable computers we can carry around

I know it sounds like science fiction, but mark my words - the web is going to change everything! 🚀

What do you think? Drop me a line at dave@awesome.com and let me know your thoughts!

March 15, 1997

My First Java Applet Experience

Dudes and dudettes, I finally got my hands on this thing called a "Java applet" and it's mind-blowing! It's like having a mini-program that runs right in your browser!

I spent all weekend trying to compile this bouncing ball animation, and after approximately 47 cups of coffee and countless error messages, I finally got it working. The ball bounces around the screen and everything!

Java is definitely the future of web programming. Move over, HTML - there's a new sheriff in town! ☕

Next week I'm going to try to make a calculator applet. Wish me luck!

March 10, 1997

Netscape vs Internet Explorer - The Browser Wars!

Fellow web surfers, we're living in historic times! The battle for browser supremacy is heating up and I have some hot takes to share.

Netscape Navigator: The original and still the best! Great features, reliable, and it respects web standards. Plus, it has that cool "N" logo that pulses when a page is loading.

Internet Explorer: Microsoft's answer to Netscape. It's... okay, I guess? It comes with Windows 95, which is convenient, but it feels like they're trying to control the whole internet.

My prediction? Netscape will always be the king of browsers. Microsoft should stick to operating systems and leave the web to the experts!

What browser are you using? I'm curious to hear from my readers!

March 5, 1997

Building My First Website - Tips and Tricks

Hey everyone! After weeks of learning HTML by hand-coding in Notepad, I finally launched my personal homepage. Here are some tips for fellow aspiring webmasters:

Essential Elements Every Site Needs:

  • A visitor counter (how else will people know you're popular?)
  • Animated GIFs - the more, the better!
  • A guestbook for visitor feedback
  • Links to your favorite sites
  • Under construction signs (very important!)

Remember: if your site doesn't have at least 3 different font colors and a blinking element, you're doing it wrong! 😄

The web is all about expressing yourself and having fun. Don't worry about looking "professional" - this is cyberspace, baby!

February 28, 1997

My Thoughts on This "World Wide Web" Thing

Welcome to my very first blog post! I decided to start this cyber journal to document my adventures on the information superhighway.

The internet is still pretty new and exciting. Every day I discover new websites, meet new people in chat rooms, and learn amazing things. It's like having the world's biggest library right at your fingertips!

I have a feeling this "web" thing is going to be pretty big. Maybe someday everyone will have their own homepage!

Thanks for stopping by, and remember to bookmark this page for future updates! 🌐