Difference between revisions of "Cybernaut"
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| − | A Cybernaut is an astronaut of [[Cyberspace]]. | + | A Cybernaut is an astronaut of [[Cyberspace]]. An alternative term might be Internaut, although there seems to be a subtle difference between these two term. |
| − | + | ==The Subtle Difference between Cybernaut and Internaut== | |
| − | + | The following subtle distinction can be made between the terms Internaut and Cybernaut (as explained on the [*http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-internaut.htm wisegeek] website): | |
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*An Internaut is a veteran onliner with an academic knowledge of the Internet. | *An Internaut is a veteran onliner with an academic knowledge of the Internet. | ||
| − | *A Cybernaut is a person adept at online gaming communities | + | *A Cybernaut is a person adept at online gaming communities, virtual worlds, and cyberspace in general. |
An Internaut is an online veteran who is ultra-familiar with the Internet, having accumulated online savvy, normally through years of online experience. An Internaut is someone who knows a great deal about the Internet and its history and politics, and who has a thorough knowledge of how to use search engines and search strings, Internet resources, forums, newsgroups and chat rooms to find information. | An Internaut is an online veteran who is ultra-familiar with the Internet, having accumulated online savvy, normally through years of online experience. An Internaut is someone who knows a great deal about the Internet and its history and politics, and who has a thorough knowledge of how to use search engines and search strings, Internet resources, forums, newsgroups and chat rooms to find information. | ||
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“Cybernaut” suits people who grew up with the Internet, while “Internaut” might be more closely associated with those who took a hand in building it or who witnessed its growth. The common thread among them, however, is that both possess an experience and knowledge of the Internet or Cyberspace that goes far beyond that of the casual user. | “Cybernaut” suits people who grew up with the Internet, while “Internaut” might be more closely associated with those who took a hand in building it or who witnessed its growth. The common thread among them, however, is that both possess an experience and knowledge of the Internet or Cyberspace that goes far beyond that of the casual user. | ||
| − | A related term is [[Netizen]], or "net citizen." | + | A related term is [[Netizen]], or "net citizen." The term [[Netizen]] however puts the emphasis more on [[Netiquette]] and responsible web behaviour. |
| − | == | + | ==Internet users according to Wikipedia== |
| − | In Wikipedia, the term Cybernaut redirects to "User (computing) | + | In Wikipedia, the term "Cybernaut" redirects to "User (computing)," which is a dry technical article from which the word "cybernaut" is completely absent. This article begins: |
:"User in a computing context refers to one who uses a computer system." | :"User in a computing context refers to one who uses a computer system." | ||
