2. Preparation
We first need to get to a UNIX/Windows/Macintosh station. The first thing
you would notice is the monitor and keyboard in front of you. These is a pointing
device called 'mouse' that allows you to navigate on your monitor screen.
If you work in a place where requires passwords, it is important to make
sure you are working inside of your own directory. This step requires you to
'log in' using a login name and a password. If you are not sure how to do this,
get someone who is knowledgeable in this to help you.
If you use UNIX machines, you want to create a directory called 'public_html.'
This is done by the command 'mkdir public_html.' Now enter into the directory by
using command 'cd public_html.' At this time the directory is empty. You can check
this by typing 'ls' command.
Let's open a text editor. The common text editor in the UNIX system is 'vi',
'emacs', and 'xemacs.' There are other text editors as well. You can choose a familiar
text editor of your own liking. The common text editor in Windows is the notepad. You
can find it by clinking Start, and then select Accessories.
Now let the HTML creation process begin.
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