Zen and the Art of the Internet

"Zen and the Art of the Internet" by Brendan P. Kehoe is an introductory handbook crafted to onboard new users to the Internet during its early expansion in the 1990s. This book functions as an informative reference for beginners, unraveling the functions and characteristics of the Internet, and highlighting its vast potential as a communication platform. The guide intends to equip readers with fundamental insights applicable across varied systems, revealing the expansive nature of online data while alerting them to the potential time investment required for comprehensive exploration. The text also touches on key terms like email addresses and domain names, laying groundwork for understanding the essential components of the Internet that will be expanded on later in the book.