Using the Pegasus Mail Server
Version 15.1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
For More Help
Conventions Used in This Document
UCF's Policy For Electronic Mail
Pegasus Usage Policy
Disk Space Policy
Phonebook Policy
Usage Policy
Connecting To Pegasus
Faculty/Staff Access
Student Access
Using the UCF Terminal Server
Accessing the Terminal Server
Communication Parameters
Connecting to the Terminal Server
Accessing the Mail Server
Troubleshooting
Accessing the Terminal Server Via a Rolm Dataphone
Communication Parameters
Connecting to the Terminal Server
Accessing the Mail Server
Disconnecting From the Terminal Server
Logging On To Pegasus
Logging Off From Pegasus
Logon Messages
About PINE (Electronic Mail)
Using PINE
Composing and Sending Mail
Your Electronic Mailing Address
Entering and Editing the Message
Using the Spelling Checker
Sending the Message
Including a Signature
Viewing Mail
Sending a Reply
Deleting a Message
Saving a Message
Folders
Advanced Message Selection Techniques
Accessing the Selection Menu
Selection Based On Dates
Selection Based On Text
Selection Based On Message Number
Selection Based On Status Flags
Subsequent Selections
Working With Your Selected Notes
Address Book
Creating and Maintaining a Distribution List
Mail Forwarding
Going on Vacation
Storage Limits
Using Lynx to Surf the Internet
How to Navigate in Lynx
Using the UCF E-Mail and Telephone Directory
How to Change Information in the Directory
Information About People at UCF
How to Narrow the Scope of a Search
Using the slrn News Reader to Read Usenet News
Adding New Groups
Summary of News Group Screen Commands
Navigating SLRN
Posting An Article
Getting Help
Transferring Files To/From Pegasus
Text (ASCII) Verses Binary Files
Transferring Files Via FTP
General Information About Transferring Files
If you are issuing the FTP command at the pegasus% prompt:
If you are issuing the FTP command at another system's prompt:
If you are using your PC LAN account on Computer Services LAN:
Transferring Files Via Modem
To transfer a file from the mail server using Kermit:
To transfer a file to the mail server using Kermit:
To transfer a file from the mail server using ZMODEM:
To transfer a file to the mail server using ZMODEM:
Getting a SLIP/PPP Connection To Your Computer
Getting Started
Obtaining SLIP/PPP/WWW Software
Internet Starter Kit For Windows 3.1
Minimum Requirements
Installing the Internet Starter Kit On Your Machine
Configuring Custom
Domain Servers
Modification of Scripts
Running Chameleon
Dial-Up Networking for Windows '95
Minimum Requirements
Installing Dial-up Networking on your computer
Configuring Dial-up Networking
Using Dial-up Networking to connect to the Terminal Server
Troubleshooting
Dial-Up Networking for Windows NT 4.0
Minimum Requirements
Configuring Dial-Up Networking
Using Dial-Up Networking to connect to the Terminal Server
Internet Starter Kit For Macintosh
Minimum Requirements
Installing the Internet Starter Kit On Your Machine
Configuring MacTCP
Configuring MacPPP
Connecting to the terminal server
Disconnecting from the terminal server
FreePPP For Macintosh
Minimum Requirements
Installing FreePPP On Your Machine
Dialing In for Macintosh OS 8.x
Summary of Terminal Server Settings
Using IMAP with your Netscape Communicator 4.0 Mail Browser
How To Set Up a Personal Web Home Page
HTML Primer
Basic HTML Topics
Advanced HTML Topics
Frequently Asked HTML Questions
Changing Your Pegasus Password
Choosing a Good Password
Passwords NOT to Choose
Safeguarding Your Password and Your Account
Resolving Password Problems
UNIX Quick Reference Guide
Directory Manipulation Commands
File Manipulation Commands
Getting Some Help
Finding Out Who's Logged On
Creating a Plan File
UNIX File Security (File Permissions)
Automatically Executing Commands When You Log On
Communicating With PROFS (Office Vision) Users
Sending Mail from Pegasus to PROFS (Office Vision)
Sending Mail from PROFS (Office Vision) to Pegasus
Using the EXTERNAL Command
Setting Up a Nickname
Frequently Asked Questions
I can't get into Pegasus. Is there a system status line I can call?
Can I change/restrict the information in the UCF E-Mail directory?
Is there a C compiler available?
Is there a way to dial up toll free if I live outside of Orange county?
Is SLIP/PPP access available?
How come I can't see {newsgroup} in tin or slrn?
Why am I over quota? I don't have any files in my directory.
What files should I never delete?
Is there temporary space available to hold large files?
Can I have my disk quota increased?
Can I have my userid or finger name changed?
How long can I keep my account if I graduate or stop taking classes?
I get garbage on my screen whenever I try to use pine or tin.
Comments and Suggestions
Suggested Reading
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