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-
- The Davis, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 6
- Frequently Asked Questions at and about Davis, California
- (c) Copyright 1995 & 1996
-
- by
-
- David F. Prenatt, Jr.
- Internet Esquire(sm)
- P.O. Box 74632
- Davis, CA 95617-5632
-
- World Wide Web: <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq >
-
- E-mail: <mailto:NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us >
-
-
- The Davis, California USENET FAQ (Davis USENET FAQ) may be comprised of
- more than one part. If it is, please see the TABLE OF CONTENTS in Part One
- for a complete list of the questions that I have attempted to answer and
- for other important legal information. Caveat emptor: I assume no
- obligation to anyone through the publication of the Davis USENET FAQ.
- Furthermore, all versions of the Davis USENET FAQ are my personal property
- and are protected by applicable copyright laws. All rights are reserved
- except as follows: I hereby give my permission to anyone who has access to
- this version of the Davis USENET FAQ to reproduce the information contained
- herein for non-profit purposes, provided that proper credit is given to me
- as the author of this FAQ and that I am notified of any use other than
- personal use. I may revoke permission to reproduce any version of this FAQ
- at any time.
-
- - - - - -
- The Davis, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 6
- Frequently Asked Questions at and about Davis, California
- (c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
-
- 0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS.
-
-
- 0.1) What is a FAQ?
-
- A FAQ is an institution on the Internet, a file comprised of answers
- to Frequently Asked Questions (abbreviated FAQ) that constitutes a
- collective community memory.
-
- 0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
-
- This FAQ was written by me, David F. Prenatt, Jr., to provide answers
- to the frequent inquiries that I receive from various people about
- Davis, California as a result of my attendance at the University of
- California, Davis School of Law (U.C. Davis, School of Law), popularly
- known as King Hall, from which I graduated in 1995. However, I do not
- speak for U.C. Davis, King Hall, the City of Davis, or anyone else.
- My opinions are my own.
-
- 0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
-
- This FAQ contains information about Davis, California and other
- information that is of interest to the readers of the davis.* USENET
- newsgroups and other USENET newsgroups where it has been posted (i.e.,
- "Things I'd Like to Share" or "TILTS"). Where appropriate, it also
- contains references to other FAQS and information resources.
-
- 0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
-
- Caveat Emptor: The information contained in this FAQ is only as
- reliable as I am. While I am usually willing to share information
- when I am asked politely, I am under no obligation to save anyone from
- his or her ignorance and I have no desire to do so. Specifically, if
- you need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney.
-
- 0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
-
- Yes, for non-profit purposes, and I encourage you to do so. However,
- to protect yourself from legal liability, you should notify me of any
- use that you make of this FAQ, personal or otherwise. Specifically,
- if you fail to notify me promptly of any use that you make of this FAQ
- other than your own personal use, any permission that I may have given
- to you to reproduce any version of this FAQ is expressly revoked.
- This FAQ is my personal property and is protected by applicable
- international copyright laws. All of my rights under those laws are
- expressly reserved, and any permission that I may have given to anyone
- to reproduce the information contained in any version of this FAQ can
- be revoked by me at any time. If you have any doubts about whether
- your use of this FAQ is legally permissible, you should consult an
- attorney.
-
- - - - - -
-
- The Davis, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 6
- Frequently Asked Questions at and about Davis, California
- (c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
-
-
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
-
- My sincerest thanks to Computer Specialist Steve Langford at King Hall
- (<mailto:sdlangford@ucdavis.edu >) for his help with my computer needs
- during my tenure as a law student. Thanks also the members of the
- *.answers team who offered helpful feedback on the format of this FAQ and
- approved it for posting on the news.answers USENET newsgroup. In addition,
- the following individuals helped make the Davis USENET FAQ possible:
-
- * Russ Hersch, author of FAQs about FAQs, who inspired me to write
- my first FAQ (even though he probably has no idea who I am).
-
- * My father, David F. Prenatt (1931-1984), commonly known as Dave
- Prenatt (one of the most brilliant systems analysts of all time),
- and my mother, Shirley Prenatt, who helped both my father and me
- to cope with success and failure.
-
- - - - - -
-
-
- The Davis, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 6
- Frequently Asked Questions at and about Davis, California
- (c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
-
-
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
-
- * Part One *
-
- <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/part1.html >
-
-
- 0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS.
-
- 0.1) What is a FAQ?
- 0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
- 0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
- 0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
- 0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
-
- -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
-
- -- TABLE OF CONTENTS
-
-
- * Part Two *
-
- <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/part2.html >
-
- 1) ABOUT THIS FAQ.
-
- 1.1) Who wrote this FAQ and how can I reach him? [Rev]
- 1.2) What information is contained in this FAQ?
- 1.3) How is this FAQ organized?
- 1.4) How can I obtain this FAQ?
- 1.5) Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ?
-
- 2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DAVIS.
-
- 2.1) VISITING DAVIS.
-
- 2.1.1) What reason would I have for visiting Davis?
- 2.1.2) Where is Davis and how do I get there?
- 2.1.3) Where can I find lodging in Davis?
- 2.1.3.1) Hotels and Motels.
- 2.1.3.2) Bed & Breakfasts.
-
- 2.1.4) Where can I get something to eat in Davis?
- 2.1.5) What sort of entertainment and recreation is there in
- Davis?
- 2.1.6) What sort of commerce is there in Davis?
- 2.1.7) What sort of transportation services are available in and
- around Davis?
- 2.1.7.1) How far is the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport
- from Davis and how do I get there from Davis?
- 2.1.7.1.1) Where should I park at the Sacramento
- Metropolitan Airport?
- 2.1.7.1.2) Is there an airport shuttle service from
- Davis to the Sacramento Metropolitan
- Airport?
- 2.1.7.1.3) Where can I get more information about the
- Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
-
- 2.1.7.2) Are there any shuttle services for Davis
- commuters?
- 2.1.7.3) Amtrak. [Rev]
-
-
- * Part Three *
-
- <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/part3.html >
-
-
- 2.2) LIVING IN DAVIS.
-
- 2.2.1) HOUSING IN DAVIS.
-
- 2.2.1.1) How can I find a place to live in Davis?
- 2.2.1.2) What kind of housing is available in Davis and how
- much does it cost?
- 2.2.1.2.1) Rental Housing in Davis.
- 2.2.1.2.2) Residential Real Estate in Davis.
-
- 2.2.2) COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR DAVIS RESIDENTS.
-
- 2.2.2.1) What grocery stores serve the Davis community?
- 2.2.2.1.1) Chain Grocery Stores. [Rev]
- 2.2.2.1.2) The Davis Food Co-Op.
- 2.2.2.1.3) Eatwell Farms.
- 2.2.2.1.4) Cost-U-Less. [Rev]
-
- 2.2.2.2) What other kinds of stores serve the needs of the
- Davis community?
- 2.2.2.3) What banks serve the Davis area?
- 2.2.2.4) Where can I find a bike shop in Davis?
- 2.2.2.5) Are there any recycling centers in Davis?
- 2.2.2.6) Is there an honest mechanic in Davis?
-
- 2.2.3) GOVERNMENT SERVICES IN DAVIS.
-
- 2.2.3.1) CITY OF DAVIS GOVERNMENT SERVICES. [Rev]
-
- 2.2.3.1.1) POLICE SERVICES.
- 2.2.3.1.1.1) The Davis Police Department.
- 2.2.3.1.1.2) Parking Citations.
- 2.2.3.1.1.3) Crime Statistics.
-
- 2.2.3.1.2) OTHER CITY GOVERNMENT SERVICES. [Replaces
- Previous Section 2.2.3.1.2 and subsequent
- Section 2.2.3.1.3]
-
- 2.2.3.2) YOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
-
- 2.2.3.2.1) Where is the Davis Branch of the Yolo
- County Library and what are its hours?
- [Rev]
-
- 2.2.3.2.2) Are there any other county government
- offices that are located in the City of
- Davis?
-
- 2.2.3.3) CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
-
- 2.2.3.3.1) Where is the Davis Office of the Department
- of Motor Vehicles and what are its hours of
- operation?
- 2.2.3.3.2) Are there any other state government
- offices located in the City of Davis?
-
- 2.2.3.4) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
-
- 2.2.3.4.1) Where is the Davis Branch of the United
- States Post Office and what hours does it
- operate?
- 2.2.3.4.2) Are there any other federal government
- offices located in the city of Davis?
-
- 2.2.4) RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF DAVIS.
-
- 2.2.5) MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF
- DAVIS. [Rev]
-
- 2.2.6) DAVIS MEDIA.
-
-
-
- * Part Four *
-
- <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/part4.html >
-
- 2.3) COMMERCE IN DAVIS.
-
- 2.3.1) What types of commerce are there in the Davis community?
- 2.3.2) What restaurants are there in the Davis community?
- 2.3.2.1) Coffee Houses.
- 2.3.2.2) Coffee Shops.
- 2.3.2.3) Fast Food.
- 2.3.2.4) Beer Pubs.
- 2.3.2.5) Pizza.
- 2.3.2.6) Chinese Food.
- 2.3.2.7) Nightclubs.
- 2.3.2.8) Casual Dining.
- 2.3.2.9) Fine Dining. [Rev]
- 2.3.2.10) Miscellaneous. [Rev]
-
- 2.4) POLITICS IN DAVIS.
-
- 2.4.1) What is the political structure of the Davis community?
- 2.4.2) Who are the elected officials in the City of Davis and
- how can I reach them? [Rev]
- 2.4.3) What political issues are important to members of the
- Davis community?
- 2.4.3.1) Davis, California = No malling zone.
- 2.4.3.2) Davis, California = No smoking zone.
- 2.4.3.3) Davis, California = No snoring zone.
- 2.4.3.4) Davis, California = No skateboarding zone.
-
- 2.4.4) Why are out-of-towners so obsessed with Davis?
- 2.4.5) How do I obtain more information about the government of
- the City of Davis? [New]
-
- 2.5) RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT IN DAVIS.
-
- 2.5.1) What sort of recreational and entertainment activities
- are there in Davis?
- 2.5.1.1) The Davis Farmer's Market. [Rev]
- 2.5.1.2) Live Theatre.
- 2.5.1.3) Movie Theatres.
- 2.5.1.4) Amateur Athletic Events.
- 2.5.1.5) Davis Restaurants and Nightclubs.
- 2.5.1.6) Local Musical Groups.
-
- 2.5.2) Department of Parks and Community Services.
- 2.5.3) More Information about Recreation and Entertainment in
- Davis.
-
- 2.6) EDUCATION IN DAVIS. [Rev]
-
- 2.6.1) Educational programs at U.C. Davis.
- 2.6.2) Sacramento City College Davis Center.
-
- 2.6.3) What other educational opportunities are available in
- Davis? [Rev]
- 2.6.4) EXPLORIT Science Center.
-
-
- * Part Five *
-
- <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/part5.html >
-
-
- 2.7) THE HISTORY OF DAVIS.
-
- 2.7.1) Davis Prehistory.
- 2.7.2) Davisville.
- 2.7.3) From University State Farm to Cycling Mecca.
-
- 3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT U.C. DAVIS.
-
- 4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SMALL COMMUNITIES NEIGHBORING
- DAVIS.
-
- 4.1) DIXON.
-
- 4.1.1) What reasons would a member of the Davis community have
- to visit Dixon?
- 4.1.1.1) Dixon Restaurants.
- 4.1.1.2) Other Attractions in Dixon.
-
- 4.1.2) How do I reach Dixon from Davis?
- 4.1.3) Is bus service available between Dixon and Davis?
- 4.1.4) What computer network services are available to and in
- Dixon?
-
- 4.2) WOODLAND.
-
- 4.2.1) What reasons would a member of the Davis community have
- to visit Woodland?
- 4.2.2) How do I reach Woodland from Davis?
- 4.2.3) Is bus service available between Woodland and Davis?
-
- 4.3) WINTERS.
-
- 4.3.1) What reasons would a member of the Davis community have
- for visiting Winters?
- 4.3.2) How do I reach Winters from Davis?
- 4.3.3) Is bus service available between Winters and Davis?
-
- 5) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA FROM
- MEMBERS OF THE DAVIS COMMUNITY.
-
- 5.1) What reasons would a member of the Davis community have to visit
- the Greater Sacramento Area?
- 5.2) How do I get to Sacramento from Davis?
- 5.3) Is there bus service between Sacramento and Davis?
-
- 6) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FROM MEMBERS OF
- THE DAVIS COMMUNITY.
-
- 6.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WINE COUNTRY FROM MEMBERS OF
- THE DAVIS COMMUNITY.
-
- 6.1.1) What reasons would a member of the Davis community have
- to visit Wine Country?
- 6.1.2) How do I get to Wine Country from Davis?
-
- 6.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA FROM
- MEMBERS OF THE DAVIS COMMUNITY.
-
- 6.2.1) What reasons would a member of the Davis community have
- for visiting the San Francisco Bay Area?
- 6.2.2) How do I get to the San Francisco Bay Area from Davis?
-
- 6.3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LAKE TAHOE FROM MEMBERS OF THE
- DAVIS COMMUNITY.
-
- 6.3.1) What reasons would a member of the Davis community have
- for visiting Lake Tahoe?
- 6.3.2) How do I get to Lake Tahoe from Davis?
-
- 6.4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MISCELLANEOUS LOCATIONS IN THE
- NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA BY MEMBERS OF THE DAVIS COMMUNITY.
-
- 6.4.1) Are there any other places of interest in Northern
- California besided the ones that you have listed?
- 6.4.2) How can I get more information on other places of
- interest in Northern California?
-
- 7) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CALIFORNIA FROM MEMBERS OF THE DAVIS
- COMMUNITY.
-
-
-
- * Part Six *
-
- <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/part6.html >
-
- 8) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS AND LIFE ON THE INTERNET
- FROM MEMBERS OF THE DAVIS COMMUNITY.
-
- 8.1) BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS.
-
- 8.1.1) Why should I use a computer?
- 8.1.1.1) Do I really need to use a computer?
- 8.1.1.2) Isn't it difficult to learn how to use a computer?
- 8.1.1.3) How can I get the computer training that I need?
- 8.1.1.4) What practical uses would I have for a computer?
-
- 8.1.2) Do I need my own computer?
- 8.1.2.1) What kind of a computer should I buy?
- 8.1.2.1.1) What is the difference between a
- Macintosh(r) and an IBM/IBM Clone (PC)?
- 8.1.2.1.2) What is an IBM/IBM clone (PC)?
-
- 8.1.2.2) What kind of features should I have on a computer?
- 8.1.2.3) What kind of accessories should I get on my
- computer?
-
- 8.2) What computer facilities are available to members of the Davis
- community?
- 8.3) What is the Internet?
- 8.3.1) How can I obtain access to the Internet?
- 8.3.1.1) How do I telnet from a computer system that has
- telnet capabilities?
- 8.3.1.2) How do I obtain access to the Internet from my
- home computer?
-
- 8.3.2) How do I communicate with other people on the Internet?
- 8.3.2.1) Are there any rules for using e-mail and the
- USENET newsgroups.
- 8.3.2.2) What is the difference between e-mail and the
- USENET newsgroups?
- 8.3.2.2.1) How do I use e-mail?
- 8.3.2.2.2) How do I use the USENET newsgroups?
- 8.3.2.2.2.1) How many USENET newsgroups are
- there?
- 8.3.2.2.2.2) How do I figure out which newsgroups
- I want to read?
- 8.3.2.2.2.2.1) Which USENET newsgroups are
- of interest to members of the
- Davis community?
- 8.3.2.2.2.2.2) What regional domains are
- available through the Davis
- USENET?
- 8.3.2.2.2.2.3) What USENET newsgroups are
- available on the davis.*
- domain?
-
- 8.3.2.3) How do I use the IRC?
- 8.3.2.4) How do I access the World Wide Web?
- 8.3.2.4.1) How do I use lynx?
- 8.3.2.4.2) How do I use Netscape?
-
- 8.3.3) What resources are available over the Internet?
- 8.3.3.1) What is ftp and how does it work?
- 8.3.3.1.1) How do I use anonymous ftp?
- 8.3.3.1.2) How do I use privileged ftp?
- 8.3.3.1.3) How do I obtain ftp files by e-mail
- request?
- 8.3.3.1.4) How can I find out what information is
- available via ftp?
- 8.3.3.1.4.1) What is a gopher?
- 8.3.3.1.4.2) Who (or what) is/are Veronica and
- Jughead?
- 8.3.3.1.4.3) Who (or what) is Archie?
-
- 8.3.3.2) [Miscellaneous sections currently under
- construction.]
-
- 8.3.4) LOCAL LEGENDS ON THE DAVIS USENET.
-
- 9) REVISIONS FOR FUTURE VERSIONS OF THE DAVIS USENET FAQ.
-
- 9.1) CHANGES IN THIS VERSION OF THE DAVIS USENET FAQ FROM PREVIOUS
- VERSIONS.
-
- 9.2) CHANGES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
-
- - - - - -
-
- End Document:
-
- The Davis, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 6
- Frequently Asked Questions at and about Davis, California
- (c) Copyright 1995 & 1996
-
- by
-
- David F. Prenatt, Jr.
- Internet Esquire(sm)
- P.O. Box 74632
- Davis, CA 95617-5632
-
- World Wide Web: <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq >
-
- E-mail: <mailto:NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us >
-
-
- Link to Next Document:
-
- <http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/part2.html >
-
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