The book the Ziff folks sent me as an example of their art was 'Late Night VRML 2.0 with Java,' 700 pages + CD-ROM, published February 1997. I was personally acquainted with more movie stars than people who might conceivably have wanted to buy this book or any book like it.
Philip GreenspunStart by putting yourself in your users' shoes. Why are they coming to your site? If you look at most Web sites, you'd presume that the answer is "User is extremely bored and wishes to stare at a blank screen for several minutes while a flashing icon loads, then stare at the flashing icon for a few more minutes."
Philip GreenspunAlthough the Buddhists will tell you that desire is the root of suffering, my personal experience leads me to point the finger at system administration.
Philip GreenspunI don't myself believe in astrology. However, I think that's because I'm a Libra and Libras are always skeptical.
Philip Greenspun