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Besides the growth of "zines" in general and our own in
particular, we have watched as ICNet grew from an uncertain
effort with a few loyal supporters to a thriving enterprise
with a growing user base, its own building, and a bright future.
It's not unlike the Stone Soup we all shared here some weeks
ago... ICNet is a combination of efforts of a number of people,
each one contributing their own flavor to the stew.
Mitchell's skills as a programmer, the Ward's uncanny business
sense, Rich Screiber's patience and sense of humor with
confused new users, Keith Brewer's intuition for what's
wrong with a connection, or a machine, Glenn Juskiewicz's
maturity beyond his young years all combine to make ICNet
a Stone Soup that is full and strong and nourishing.
We see even greater things ahead in 1996. The Computer
Village, which will open for business in the coming
weeks, will bring together the best and the brightest
computer folks on Delmarva, and we are certain it will
be a great success.
Led by QDS founder Bill Stark, the Village will
be, we believe, a computer super-store with a unique
Eastern Shore charm. From first-time users to business
networks, the gathering of skills and resources under one
(very large) roof will become an important asset to the
people of this region as we approach the millenium.
It will be something cool to see, as well. Salisbury
architect John Van Fossen's vision of an indoor
village executed by Scott Jones and Rex Hall
will bring many elements together, and we know that it
will be both a practical place to work and a fun place
to be. We look forward to it.
We look forward to this year as well, and we look
forward to joining all of you in the coming months,
as we continue our journey together.
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