# The Basics

## Gettings started with DLG

This chapter covers the basics -- terminology, installation, etc. While it is aimed squarely at the first-time user, even grizzled BBS veterans should at least glance at each portion of this chapter. It never hurts to make sure you're "on the same page" as everyone else.

Note: The graphics used in this manual are for the most part Amiga ILBM format. This was done because ILBM offers superior size and speed advantages to other formats. If you do not have an ILBM datatype, you will need to get one. There are plenty on AmigaNet, or you may contact us to get the one we use.