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04                                   I S S U E
04                                      One
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10                           .oO  C O N T E N T S  Oo.
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05                            I   - Editorial
05                            II  - Cruising the Lanes
05                            III - Talk, Talk, Talk....
05                            IV  - Net Culture
05                            V   - Situations Vacant
05                            VI  - Disclaimer & Credits
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13  I Editorial
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16      This is the first official issue of Info.Net, a resource guide for the
16  potential Internet Surfers. Response has not been massive, so I'm starting
16  to wonder if it is worth me writing it at all. However, for those of you
16  who do read it, I'll continue undaunted :-)
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16      This issue will cover the basics of Surfing the Internet, mainly
16  concentrating on where the information is hiding, and who to run to in
16  times of trouble.
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13  II Cruising the Lanes
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16      The Information Superhighway. The Net. The Web. These are all names
16  describing the Internet, or parts of it. Information is power, and there
16  is a lot of information on the Net. However, out of the tens of thousands
16  of sites you can visit, out of all the places where information can be, how
16  do you find exactly what you are looking for?
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16      There are many ways of obtaining information on the Internet. You've
16  gotten this far - so I assume you've met FTP. Where did you get it from?
16  Chances are it was from SimTel, but their sites are plentiful, so which
16  one did you go to? Could you guarantee that the next time you need to use
16  SimTel, what you need will be there? What would happen if the site you
16  FTP to goes down for some reason - do you know anywhere else where you can
16  get the information from which you need?
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16      If this has confused you, then read on!
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16  Here are some ways of obtaining information on the Internet:
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13  Telnet
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16  Whilst this service, like ftp, can be useless by itself, once you know
16  where to head for, there are many valuable services which can be used in
16  conjunction with Telnet to find information in the nooks and crannies of
16  the Internet.
16  If you are using UNIX, then issue the command telnet.
16  For DOS, either the command telnet, or tvt220 will start it up.
16  VAX Users, issue the command telnet.
16  Mac users are a lore unto themselves, so I can't help you here.
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16  After issuing the appropriate command, the following prompt will appear:
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05  TELNET >
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16  As with ftp, you now issue the command open <sitename>. At this point
16  you are out of the hands of your operating system, control has been
16  transferred to Telnet itself. If the site exists then you will be able
16  to use the services provided by it, unless you are not autherized to do
16  so. If it does nor exist, then an error message will appear, and you will
16  be dumped back at the Telnet prompt. One thing to remember : if you are
16  attempting to log in to a site which is a long way away, then this could
16  take time. Be patient! ( If the service is available closer to "home",
16  then use it instead to avoid long waits during connection ).
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05  So, to connect to a site with the name ftp.luth.se the session would be :
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05  TELNET > open ftp.luth.se
05  Trying to connect.....
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05  Connected to ftp.luth.se
05  Escape character is ^[
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16  Assuming you have made the connection, then the site will put some of
16  its information on the screen, and will prompt you for a login. At this
16  point there are only two possibilities. Either you have an official login
16  to use the system, along with a password, or you are attempting an
16  "anonymous" login. Any sites in this magazine will have associated login
16  names, which I will tell you at the time, but if you are just taking pot-
16  luck then here are a few common logins for anonymous use:
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16  Login : guest                 (for general sites)
16  Login : gopher                (see next section on gophers)
16  Login : info                  (information servers)
16  Login : anonymous             (for general sites)
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16  There are others, but the general rule is that if you are prompted for a
16  password, then you shouldn't be there - you have been warned!
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16  Gophers are one of the most useful inventions ever. They can be seen as a
16  kind of interactive tourist information kiosk by the Internet roadside.
16  Usually they can be accessed through Telnet, and offer information on the
16  entire network, as well as local information including campus maps,
16  timetables etc etc. One of the features I find most useful is called
16  Veronica. This enables you to search all the information available at the
16  local Gopher, and beyond to all other Gophers in the world. The search
16  can be limited to the geographical area which you specify by choosing a
16  specific menu option. Common options are:
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16  Search titles at the <sitename> Gopher <?>
16  Search lots of places at the <sitename> Gopher <?>
16  Search Gopherspace using Veronica <?>
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16  Also note that, in general, any option followed by a <?> is a search-
16  based option, which you can use to search for information. Experiment a
16  little with it until you find the option which gives the best results.
16  Here again, be very very patient. You will learn when to give up, I tend
16  to run out of patience after about five minutes. Quitting is simple,
16  just type ctrl-C, or ctrl-]. One of these will work. They will, however,
16  drop you back at the telnet prompt, so you will probably have lost the
16  connection. But before closing it officially, try typing resume, as this
16  can put you back to the point at which you left.
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16  For a list of all the Gopher servers in the world, ftp to usc.edu, and
16  find the directory pub/gopher/gopher-jewels, which has a list of them
16  all. (At least it did last time I used it, if there is a new site for
16  the list then contact Info.Net at the address at the end of this issue).
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16  That's enough to be going on with, I think. It will probably take you
16  until the next issue to figure your way around Gopherspace, all questions
16  to the Info.Net address, I will answer them in the next issue.
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13  III Talk, Talk, Talk.....
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16    One of the best ways to build up a little address book of useful
16  places to go is just to talk to people. Like being in a new country, the
16  locals always have pieces of information to impart as to where you should
16  be heading. However, like being in a foreign country, you have to know
16  the language in order to communicate. In the case of the Internet, it is
16  not so much the information which is confusing, more how to actually talk
16  with people.
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16  There are many ways of talking to people on the Internet, already most
16  users will have met E-Mail, and some will have used Internet Relay Chat,
16  or IRC. However, in this issue I shall be dealing with one of the most
16  useful of facilities - BBS's. These systems are designed for the inter-
16  -change of information between like minded users. You can post messages,
16  with a decent chance of an instant reply, unlike E-Mail, where waiting
16  for a message can be one of the most time-consuming of activities. (Trust
16  me on this - I know, after waiting for responses to Issue 0).
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16  This is all very well, but finding the best BBS to suit your needs is a
16  time-consuming job. Is there anyone who would test every single BBS they
16  could find just to use one from time to time? This is the place to get
16  that information - there will be people out there who have tried many of
16  of the BBS's that exist, and will know what they have to offer. So, mail
16  me your requests for the style of BBS that you require, and hopefully
16  somebody will know of one that fits the bill. This issue I have a small
16  selection of BBS reviewed, just to give a general flavour. They are
16  accessed via Telnet, unless otherwise stated, with logins and passwords
16  where appropriate.
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04  CueCosy - Guelph University, California, USA
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16  Telnet Address : cue.bc.ca          or          134.87.11.200
16  Login          : cosy
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16  This is a good site for "online conferencing", where a variety of topics
16  are covered. There is a short registration procedure - I had an official
16  login name and password after about 8 minutes. It is a bit slow from the
16  UK and Europe - perhaps someone could guage its speed from USA, just to
16  compare. It is essential to use your real name, as aliases ARE deleted
16  quite frequently. (So anyone with a cute alter-ego, tough ;-) )
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05  A good site for academic (and otherwise) conferencing.
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04  DUBBS - Delft University, Holland
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16  Telnet Address : tudrwa.tudelft.nl          or          130.161.180.68
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16  I found this site a little frustrating. It seemed incredibly slow, which
16  meant that I didn't have the patience to dip into the more advanced
16  features. On the face of it, it seems like a limited site - with no
16  internal E-Mail facility beyond posting messages. Most of the postings
16  are in Dutch, but people do log in from all over the world. Finding a
16  posting which interests you is made easier by the search facility - but
16  there is no private message board. A must for those who enjoy reading
16  other peoples mail !
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05  I wouldn't go back. (This is just an opinion)
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04  The Eagles Nest BBS - USA
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16  Telnet Address : seabass.st.usm.edu          or          131.95.127.2
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16  Login    : bbs
16  Password : bbs
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16  A little slow from the UK, but that is to be expected. However, don't use
16  this site at peak times from anywhere in Europe, as it will become very
16  slow. Apart from that, this is an excellent BBS, once you have registered
16  officially. Again this process takes time, but not too much, and is well
16  worth the wait. Don't worry if the screen goes blank for a time, as it
16  will do, this is perfectly normal.
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05  One of the best. Enjoy! (Again, just an opinion)
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16  Next issue, I shall be covering MUDs, more BBS's, and hopefully some mail
16  regarding the same. I wait, as always, in gleeful anticipation :-|
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13  IV Net Culture
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16      This is the section where, in the future, the Scenes on the Net will
16  be discussed. For those of you who are not familiar with the various
16  scenes that exist on the Net, I shall discuss them further in this issue.
13  I am, as always, looking for people to infom me of new releases on the
13  various scenes, with a review if possible.
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05  The Demo Scene
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16  Everybody, with a few exceptions, who is interested in computers, has a
16  deeply routed facination with graphics and sound combinations. These are
16  the two main features of games, films, real-life, and Demos. Not demos of
16  games, but Demos. Demos show just what a PC can do, they are the pinnacle
16  of programming achievement - to produce a good Demo is the one goal of
16  many people. Usually, however, it takes more than one person to build a
16  Demo, and so groups have formed. Possibly the most well-known of all Demo
16  groups is Future Crew. I have yet to meet a person who has not heard of
16  Future Crew, and their Demos are so good that one appeared at the end of
16  a computer games show I saw on TV whilst in Europe recently. In my humble
16  opinion, these guys are the best of the best, and if you show me a better
16  example of what a PC can do - I will be very impressed!
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16  There are two main events in the Demo Groups calendar, The Party and
16  Assembly. These are competitions purely for Demos, so people have the
16  chance to show the rest of us what they can do. Prizes are donated by
16  various extremely generous sponsors, and there is a small entry charge to
16  watch the geniuses unveil their creations.
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16  Anybody can enter these competetions, but it is advisable to see what has
16  already been done before entering, repetition of previous works is not
16  seen as fair play. (Nor is taking other peoples source code and tweaking
16  it slightly). Entries must be origional and impressive to at least stand
16  a chance. If you want to look into this further then the best site is
16  probably at :
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05  ftp.luth.se       \pub\ibmpc\demos\groups
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13  The Music Scene
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16  Computers playing music. That is what this scene is all about. I think it
16  origionally stemmed from the Atari/Amiga machines, where the production
16  of music was made very easy. It is less easy on PC's but there are some
16  very good shareware titles around for playing "MOD" files, if you hunt
16  around. ( MOD is the standard extension for music files, and SAM is the
16  standard extention for samples, again from the Atari/Amiga scene ). MOD's
16  are possibly the best formats for music creation and playing, however
16  there are probably some similar formats which are PC specific. I am a bit
16  of a novice in this area - so if anyone can enlighten us further, then
16  send me an E-Mail, usual address :-)
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13  Do you know of any other "scenes" that we could discuss? If so then
13  E-Mail Info.Net, and share your experiences......
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13  V Situations Vacant
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16  I'm still looking for contributions to Info.Net - pleas write in with any
16  questions you want answered, or hints/tips/reviews/adverts/wanted notices
16  or whatever - I'm trying to pull us all together here!
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13  VI Disclaimer & Credits
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13  I accept no responsibility, inferred or otherwise, for the actions of any
13  of the readership of Info.Net, brought about by the mis-use of the
13  information provided by this service.
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16  Their actions are their business! :-D
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16       Guy W Lecky-Thompson             -            Editor & Conception
16       Nicole Lizon                     -        Support & Consideration
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