They
have been created by 'cyber-explorers' of many different
disciplines, and from all corners of the world. Some of the
maps ... in the Atlas of Cyberspaces ... appear familiar,
using the cartographicconventions of real-world maps, however,
many of the maps are much more abstract representations of
electronic spaces, using new metrics and grids."
Navigating these maps is like navigating an inner, familiar,
territory.
They come in all shapes and modes: flow charts, quasi-
geographical maps, 3-d simulator-like terrains and many
others. The "web Stalker" is an experimental web browser which
is equipped with mapping functions. The range of applicability
is mind boggling.
A (very) partial list:
The Internet Genome Project - "open-source map of the major
conceptual components of the Internet and how they relate to
each other"
Anatomy of a Linux System - Aimed to "...give viewers a
concise and comprehensive look at the Linux universe' and at
the heart of the poster is a gravity well graphic showing the
core software components,surrounded by explanatory text"
NewMedia 500 - The financial, strategic, and other inter-
relationshipsand interactions between the leading 500 new
(web) media firms
Internet Industry Map - Ownership and alliances determine
status, control, and access in the Internet industry.
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