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- noun Internet The world of
information available via theGopher protocol.
Etymologies
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8.2 BURROWING DEEPER As fascinating as it can be to explore "gopherspace," you might one day want to quickly retrieve some information or a file.
The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 8: Gophers, WAIS, Web 1994
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First, the difference between searching directory titles and just plain ol 'gopherspace.
The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 8: Gophers, WAIS, Web 1994
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Now, whenever you're in gopherspace and want to zip back to that particular gopher service, just hit your V key (upper - or lower-case; in this instance, gopher doesn't care) anywhere within gopher.
The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 8: Gophers, WAIS, Web 1994
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But if you're not sure what kind of directory your information might be in, then do a general gopherspace search.
The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 8: Gophers, WAIS, Web 1994
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In most gophers, you'll find veronica by selecting "Other gopher and information services" at the main menu and then "Searching through gopherspace using veronica."
The Big Dummies' Guide to the Internet Version 2.0 : Chapter 8: Gophers, WAIS, Web 1994
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The lead developer behind the project is retrocomputing enthusiast Cameron Kaiser, one of the few remaining champions of gopherspace.
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