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This + paper will present some of the "gold nuggets" of information and file + repositories on the network that could be of use to end users. + + The ultimate goal is to make the route to these sources of + information invisible to the user. At present, this is not easy to + do. I will explain some of the techniques that can be used to make + these nuggets easier to pick up so that we can all be richer. + +Table of Contents + + 1.0 Introduction................................................ 2 + 2.0 Lists and Indexes of Network Resources/Bibliographies/ + Information Available over the Network...................... 2 + 3.0 Libraries Available over the Network........................ 6 + 4.0 Anonymous FTP Sites......................................... 7 + 5.0 Network Information Centers - NICs.......................... 8 + 6.0 Network Statistics.......................................... 10 + 7.0 Campus Wide Information Systems - CWIS...................... 11 + 8.0 Internet Bulleting Board System/Interactive + Databases/Freenet........................................... 19 + 9.0 WHOIS - E-mail white pages.................................. 22 + 10.0 Books....................................................... 23 + 11.0 Free Periodicals/Tabloids/Magazines......................... 23 + 12.0 Glossary.................................................... 25 + Security Considerations.......................................... 26 + Author's Address................................................. 27 + + + + +Martin [Page 1] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + +1.0 Introduction + + This paper is a list of the essential things, in my view, that a + person who is responsible for providing network information should + have in their hands as reference material. One of the basic problems + of information is making it easily available to those who have need + of the data. Libraries have been performing a cataloging function + for many centuries. Information flow is now being provided at such a + fast rate that it is difficult to keep up with it, even partially. + Computer networks have only added to the problem by opening up even + more information. + + Attempting to make this wealth of information available to those who + would find it useful poses some problems. + + First, we need to know of its existence. To that end, this paper + provides an index into the vast realm of network information. Most of + the documents listed here are POINTERS to the final information. + + Second, even if you know of a document's existence, you may not know + if it is important or relevant. Few of us are knowledgeable in more + than a limited area. We need to rely on others to make us aware of + the importance of databases in a specific discipline. The librarians + can be of great assistance here. They are familiar with the research + databases that individuals search in Law, Mathematics, and many + others. + + Finally, once the existence and importance are known, the information + needs to be indexed so that researchers can find it. This is the + most difficult task to accomplish. Information available on the + network is hardly ever static. It is always moving, growing, + changing, and dying. Computers should be able to assist us in + managing this ever-changing environment. Right now, we have to + catalog the information as it passes through the network. In my + case, I generally save it in a file somewhere, spending far too much + time trying to retrieve it again when needed. + +2.0 Lists and Indexes of Network Resources/Bibliographies/ + Information Available over the Network + + 2.01 Internet Resource Guide (Document) + + An excellent guide to major resources available on the network. + The Table of Contents includes chapters on Computational + Resources, Library Catalogs, Archives, White Pages, Networks, + Network Information Centers, and Miscellaneous + + + + + +Martin [Page 2] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to NNSC.NSF.NET + cd resource-guide + get resource-guide.ps.tar.Z (Postscript) or + get resource-guide.txt.tar.Z (ASCII Text) + + Search: + Telnet to pac.carl.org + (Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries) + Select terminal type + Choose Item 3 (Information Databases) + Choose Item 65 Internet Resource Guide + You can then browse or do a keyword search + To quit type //EXIT + + 2.02 Anonymous FTP Sites (Document) + + A list of all the sites on the Internet that support anonymous + FTP. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to pilot.njin.net + cd pub/ftp-list + get ftp.list + + Search: + Telnet to quiche.cs.mcgill.ca + login as user archie + type help to get a list of commands + type prog topic - where topic is the keyword for the search of + a program or topic + + 2.03 INDEX - Index of all RFC's - (Document) + + RFC-1118 - The Hitchhikers Guide to the Internet + RFC-1175 - A Bibliography of Internetworking Information + RFC-1173 - Responsibilities of Host and Network Managers + RFC-1206 - Answers to Commonly asked "New Internet User" + Questions + RFC-1207 - Answers to Commonly asked "Experienced Internet User" + Questions + RFC-1208 - Networking Glossary of Terms + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to nis.nsf.net + cd rfc + get $index.rfc + get RFC1118.TXT-1 + + + +Martin [Page 3] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + get RFC1175.TXT-1 + get RFC1173.TXT-1 + get RFC1206.TXT-1 + get RFC1207.TXT-1 + get RFC1208.TXT-1 + + 2.04 Interest Groups List-of-Lists (Document) + + This is a document that list the mailing lists or groups that + exist. To get on the list to receive updates, send e-mail to + Interest-groups-request@nisc.sri.com. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to ftp.nisc.sri.com + cd netinfo + get interest-groups + + 2.05 Regional Network Policies (Documents) + + Many regional networks have developed policies on responsible use + of their network. You can retrieve copies of these policies on + line by anonymous FTP. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to ftp.nsic.sri.com + cd netinfo + dir + get ???.policy + + where ??? is the name of the regional network. The dir command + will give you a directory of the filenames. + + 2.06 Campus ethics/policy statements (Documents) + + Many universities have developed more complete policies based on + the regional network policies. If you wish to look at some to use + as guidelines for your own campus, you can get them through + anonymous FTP. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to ariel.unm.edu + cd ethics + dir + get ???.policy + + where ??? is the name of the university or college. The dir + command will give you a directory of the filenames. + + + + +Martin [Page 4] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 2.07 VAX book (Document) + + Joe St Sauver of the University of Oregon has developed a very + complete guide of information on the network available via + anonymous FTP. The following is a quote from the README file: + "While it is tailored to the University of Oregon's VAX8000 + system, the skills it illustrates are general enough to be of + interest to users at most other VAX sites, and even users at many + non-VAX sites connected to the national networks." There is a + major section on Network Topics that is excellent. It is a large + document, over 300 pages. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to decoy.uoregon.edu + cd pub/vaxbook + get vms.ps (for postscript format) + get vms.mem (lineprinter format) + + 2.08 Network Tidbits COMPUNET BIBLIO (Document) + + This is a "Network Bibliography" by Elliott Parker from the + Journalism Dept. of Central Michigan University. It contains a + bibliography of network related documents that he finds helpful. + + Source: + Listserv + + Send e-mail to comserve@rpiecs (BITNET) + the message should contain the following one line request + + SEND COMPUNET BIBLIO + + You will receive the file "COMPUNET BIBLIO" via return mail as + well as a "Welcome to Comserve" message and a "Getting started + with Comserve message." If you are unfamiliar with how the + program listserv works on BITNET, these documents are a good + start. + + 2.09 Internet Tour Macintosh Hypercard 2.0 Stack (Program) + + This is a Macintosh hypercard 2.0 stack that does a nice job of + describing some of the functions of the Internet. It has a + section that you can modify for your own institutions needs. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to nnsc.nsf.net + cd internet-tour + get Internet-Tour-README + + + +Martin [Page 5] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + get Internet-Tour.sit.hqx + + Note this is a stuffed and binhexed file. So you must have the + program Stuffit to convert it to an executable file on the + Macintosh. + + 2.10 A Survey of Educational Computer Networks (Document) + + This is a document that list the mailing lists or groups that + exist. To get on the list to receive updates, send e-mail to + Interest-groups-request@nisc.sri.com. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to ariel.unm.edu + cd library + get networks survey + + 2.11 Network Managers's Reading List (Document) + + This is a document is an annotated list of books and other + resources of use to network managers who are using TCP/IP, UNIC, + and Ethernet technologies. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to ftp.utexas.edu + cd pub/netinfo/docs + get net-read.txt + +3.0 Libraries Available over the Network + + There are hundreds of libraries available over the network, far too + many to list here. There are several documents available that list + Internet accessible Libraries. There are two major documents that + list many libraries. One is Internet-Accessible Library Catalogs and + Databases, coauthored by Dr. Art St. George of the University of New + Mexico (stgeorge@bootes.unm.edu [Internet] or stgeorge@unmb [BITNET]) + and Dr. Ron Larsen of the University of Maryland. The other is UNT's + Accessing On-Line Bibliographic Databases by Billy Barron, + (billy@vaxb.acs.unt.edu [Internet]). + + 3.1 UNT's Accessing On-Line bibliographic Databases (Document) + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to vaxb.acs.unt.edu + cd library + get libraries.ps (postscript format) + get libraries.txt (ASCII text version) + get libraries.wp5 (Wordperfect 5.1 source) + + + +Martin [Page 6] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 3.2 Internet-Accessible Library Catalogs & Databases (Docment) + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to ariel.unm.edu + cd library + get library.ps (postscript format) + get internet.library (ASCII text version) + +4.0 The Mother Lode of Anonymous FTP Sites + + Throughout this document, there are listed sites for specific + documents. Most of the documents listed in this paper are only + indexes to more information. A big problem is searching through all + of this information to find what you want. Listed below are some of + the major sites for specific programs. + + You can also use Archie for searching for specific programs. (See + Search: category under Anonymous FTP sites above.) + + 4.1 Washington University (Anonymous FTP) + + Washington University represents perhaps one of the most popular + sites for software on the network. The mirrors directory is where + a copy of all of the wsmr-simtel20.army.mil files are kept. + Wsmr-simtel20-army.mil is the originator and keeper of major + amounts of public domain software. Their site, however, is often + overloaded with connections and difficult to make connection to. + + You will find enough software here to keep you busy for the rest + of your life. The mirrors directory MSDOS and Macintosh + directories contain files for those specific machines. + + Anonymous FTP to wuarchive.wustl.edu + cd mirrors + + cd msdos + + for Income tax time cd taxes + for unzipping files cd zip, type binary, and get pkz110eu.exe + for education software cd education + for graphics files cd giff, tiff or graphics + + cd macintosh + + for the macintosh there are directories for applications, inits, + sounds, reviews and many more. + + + + + +Martin [Page 7] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 4.2 KERMIT (Anonymous FTP) + + Kermit is a public domain file transfer protocol that is available + for just about all microcomputers, minicomputers, and mainframes. + It is very popular and has been has been utilized by many computer + facilities everywhere. + + Anonymous FTP to watsun.cc.columbia.edu + + cd kermit + get read.me + + For executable versions of kermit + + cd bin + + get READ.ME file and read for specifics of what file to get + + For the IBM PC I get msvibm.exe after typing binary to activate + the binary transfer mode. + + 4.3 NCSA Software for Network Access from PC's + (Anonymous FTP) + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to ftp.ncsa.uiuc.edu + cd NCSA_Telnet + cd PC/Telnet (for IBM PC Software) + get telxxbin.zip + where xx is the current version number + (in binary format, I also suggest getting readme files) + + cd Mac/Telnet + get telnet.x.sithqx or + where x is the current version number + (in binary format, I also suggest getting readme files) + +5.0 Network Information Centers - NICs + + These are the individuals to contact if you want information on what + networking is all about, and how you can connect. They can put you + in contact with the individuals in your area that can assist you in + obtaining a network connection. + + They can also provide assistance if you don't know who else to ask + about network topics. + + + + + +Martin [Page 8] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 5.1 Defense Data Network (DDN) + + Goverment Systems, Inc. (GSI) + Attn: Network Information Center + 14200 Park Medow Drive + Suite 200 + Chantilly, VA 22021 + (800) 365-3642 or (703) 802-4535 FAX (703)-802-8373 + + NIC@NIC.DDN.MIL + + The main NIC on the Internet. The source for network numbers, + domain names, and much more. + + 5.2 NSF Network Service Center (NNSC) + + NSF Network Service Center + Bolt Baranek and Newman Inc. + 10 Moulton St. + Cambridge, MA 02138 + (617) 873-3400 + + NNSC@NNSC.NSF.NET + + Corinne Carroll + NNSC Staff + + Publishes Newsletter called NSF Network News; to subscribe, + contact them at address above. + + 5.3 NSFNET Information Services (NIS) + + NSFNET Information Services + Merit Network, Inc. + ITI Building + 2901 Hubbard, Pod G + Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2016 + (313) 936-3000 or 1-800-66MERIT + + NSFNET-INFO@MERIT.EDU + + Publishes Newsletter called Linkletter, to subscribe send e-mail + to NSFNET-linkletter-Request@merit.edu. + + + + + + + + +Martin [Page 9] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 5.4 SRI International Network Information Systems Center (NISC) + + SRI International + Network Information Systems Center + 333 Ravenswood Avenue, Room EJ291 + Menlo Park, CA 94015 + (415) 859-6387 or (415) 859-3695 + Fax: (415) 859-6028 + + NISC@NISC.SRI.COM + + 5.5 BITNET (NIC) + + BITNET Network Information Center + Corporation for Research and Educational Networking (CREN) + 1112 16th Street, N.W. + Suite 600 + Washington, DC 20036 + (202) 872-4200 + + INFO@BITNIC + + Lisa Covi, BITNET Support + +6.0 Network Statistics + + If you would like to publish statistics in your newsletter about your + institutions network traffic into and out of the NSFNET backbone, you + can obtain information on either the packets or bytes sent. I prefer + the bytes since that can be translated into some sort of + understandable figure. + + 6.1 Files containing monthly information on NSF Internet + backbone traffic by packets or bytes (Document) + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to nis.nsf.net + cd stats + get nsfyy-mm.ptraffic where yy is year, 91 and mm is month, 06 + get nsf91-06.ptraffic ptraffic is the packet traffic + + get nsfyy-mm.btraffic where yy is year, 91 and mm is month, 06 + get nsf91-06.btraffic btraffic is the byte traffic + + + + + + + + +Martin [Page 10] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + +7.0 Campus Wide Information Systems - CWIS + + The information provided in this paper is primarily intended for the + individuals who will use this information to then provide methods for + access from their own computing environment. Although standards have + been proposed, there are no "packages" that give you access to all of + the information presented here. What we at Ohio State University + have done, as have several other universities, is to provide a menu + to the user that accesses these services and databases behind the + scenes. In fact, Ur had to go into the shell scripts to look up the + network addresses of these machines, because I rely on the menu for + access as well. + + As the name "Information Systems" implies, the user wants access to + the information without having to know exactly how to get to it. In + this way, the network is invisible to the end user. All they need to + know is what they want, not the command structure needed to actually + get the information. + + At the present, the menu system seems to be the easiest way in which + to lead the end user to the information. A term "knowbot" has been + used to describe the ability to indicate what information you wish in + free form, and have a "knowbot" which knows what is available, go out + and retrieve it. + + The following are some of the places you can connect to for a + demonstration of their capabilities. + + 7.1 Appalachian State University + + conrad.appstate.edu (152.10.1.1) + Login as info. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: Ernest Jones (jonesel@appstate.bitnet) + + 7.2 Arizona State University PEGASUS and ASEDD + + asuvm.inre.asu.edu + Login as helloasu. + Use tn3270. + + Hardware/software: Running PNN News Network Software under + VM/CMS + (with Profs and FOCUS). + Contact: Joy Kramer (iejxk@asuvm.inre.asu.edu) + + + + +Martin [Page 11] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + Contains two databases: PErsonal Guide to ASU Stuff (PEGASUS) + and Arizona State Economic Development Database (ASEDD). + + 7.3 Clemson University + + eureka.clemson.edu + Login as public. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: Amy Slankard (amy@clust1.clemson.edu) + + System contains information on: Weather for SC, NC, and GA; + economics; plants; animals; engineering; food; home, health, + family and youth. + + 7.4 Columbia University + + cal.cc.columbia.edu + Login as calendar. + + Contact: David Millman (dsm@cunixf.cc.columbia.edu) + + 7.5 Cornell CUINFO + + cuinfo.cornell.edu + Connect to port 300. + Use telnet or tn3270. Different versions of telnet or tn3270 + have different syntax for defining the port. The following are + the most common: + + TELNET cuinfo.cornell.edu 300 + TELNET cuinfo.cornell.edu::300 + or TELNET cuinfo.cornell.edu..300 + + Hardware/software: VM/CMS; IBM S/370 assembler; locally written + Contact: Steve Worona (slw@cornella.bitnet) + + CUINFO of interest to non-Cornell community members: + + Uncle Ezra The Electronic Counselor - first program of its + kind; a must see + + Directories Student and Staff directories includes staff + electronic addresses + Ski Reports Up to the minute Upstate New York Ski Reports + (Seasonal) + Jobs Listings and Descriptions of jobs at Cornell + + + +Martin [Page 12] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + Computing Extensive on-line information regarding computing at + Cornell + Patents Descriptions of current patents held by Cornell + Various Newsletters Newsletters from numerous campus groups + Weather Up to the minute local weather forecast + + 7.6 Lafayette Integrated, Networked Campus - LINC + + lafibm.lafayette.edu (139.147.8.4) + Use telnet or tn3270. When you see the LINC logo, ignore the + ALT-L advice and clear the logo by pressing Enter. On next + screen, instead of logging on, type DIAL MUSIC (case does not + matter). On login screen that appears, use GUEST as ID, and + GUEST as password. + + Hardware/software: IBM 9375 running MUSIC/SP + Contact: Patrick Ciriello (ciri@lafayacs.bitnet) + + 7.7 Lehigh + + ibm1.cc.lehigh.edu + Use tn3270. + At the VM prompt, type DIAL MUSIC, and at the /ID prompt, type + LUNA. + + Hardware/software: IBM 4381 running MUSIC. + Planning to move to AIX on RS/6000s. + Contact: Timothy J. Foley (tjf0@ns.cc.lehigh.edu) + + 7.8 Mississippi State University (MSUinfo) + + isis.msstate.edu (130.18.164.2) + Login as msuinfo. + Terminal type: enter yours, most supported. + + Hardware/software: UNIX/TechInfo + Contact: Bennet George (George_Bennet@admin.msstate.edu) + + Contains: announcements, campus events, community events, + continuing education offerings, jobs, recent press releases, + research funding opportunities, etc. + + 7.9 MIT TechInfo + + Accessible either via telnet, or via a native Macintosh + application that uses the MacTCP drivers to access the TechInfo + server. MacPlus with 1 Meg memory or better required, System 6.0.3 + or better, and licensed MacTCP drivers. + + + +Martin [Page 13] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + Source code available freely to other schools looking to get + started quickly - contact folks listed below. + + For telnet access: + + telnet techinfo.mit.edu (18.72.1.146) + No username/password is required. + Once you're in, you can use upper or lower case commands. + To exit the system, use the QUIT command. + + For native Macintosh access: + + anonymous ftp to net-dist.mit.edu, look in the /pub/techinfo + directory, fetch techinfo.hqx Binhex (public domain tool) + required to decode the binary. + + Contact: Tim McGovern (tjm@mit.edu), (617) 253-0505 + Bugs: bug-techinfo@mit.edu + Comments: comment-techinfo@mit.edu + Administration: admin-techinfo@mit.edu + + 7.10 New Mexico State University NMSU/INFO + + info.nmsu.edu + Login as info. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: D. Brian Ormand (bormand@nmsuvm1.bitnet) or + (bormand@nmsu.edu) + + 7.11 North Carolina State University Happenings! + + ccvax1.cc.ncsu.edu (128.109.153.4) + Login as info. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: Harry Nicholos (hmn@ncsuvax.bitnet) MIT TechInfo + + 7.12 NYU ACF INFO system + + info.nyu.edu (information.nyu.edu) (128.122.138.142) + Emulating a VT100 or better enables some additional suboptions. + + Contact: Stephen Tihor (tihor@ACFcluster.nyu.edu) or + (tihor@nyuacf.bitnet) + + + + +Martin [Page 14] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 7.13 Pima Community College + + pimacc.pima.edu + Login as pimainfo. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: Terry Loftus (tloftus@pimacc.pima.edu) or Al Camberos + (acamberos@pimacc.pima.edu) + + 7.14 Princeton News Network PNN + + pucc.princeton.edu + Use telnet or tn3270. When you see the VM 370 logo, clear it, + and instead of logging on, enter pnn (case does not matter). + Clear the information screen that appears. + + Hardware/software: VM/CMS - locally written. A UNIX version and + a Mac HyperCard version are up, running, and available. All + versions (CMS, UNIX, HyperCard) are available to universities at + no cost. + Contact: Rita Saltz (rita@pucc.bitnet) + System and Development: Howard Strauss (howard@pucc.bitnet) + + 7.15 Rutgers University + + info.rutgers.edu 98 + No password required. + Can be accessed from any microcomputer or terminal. + + Hardware/software: written in lush (a public domain program); + runs on any SUN workstation. + Contact: Leny Struminger (struming@zodiac.rutgers.edu) + + INFO contains university wide activities, graduate courses + catalogs, Faculty/Staff phone directory, computer services, + libraries online catalog, weather, news, bus schedules, etc. + + 7.16 San Diego State University + + wintermute.sdsu.edu + Login as sdsuinfo. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: pnn & nmm + Contact: Richard Caasi (caasi@sdsu.edu) + + + + + +Martin [Page 15] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 7.17 University of Arkansas + + uafsysb.uark.edu + Login as info. + + Hardware/software: IBM 4381-14, VM/HPO 6.0, Cornell's CUINFO + module + Contact: Susan Adkins (sa06037@uafsysb.bitnet) or + (sa06037@uafsysb.uark.edu) + + System contains information on: Calendar of events, campus e-mail + directory, and hours and services. + + 7.18 University of Colorado at Boulder + + culine.colorado.edu 852 (128.138.129.2 852) + Login as CULINE. + + Contact: Donna Pattee (pattee@spot.colorado.edu) + + 7.19 University of Denver + + du.edu + Login as atdu. + + Contact: Bob Stocker (bstocker@ducair.bitnet) + + 7.20 University of Minnesota at Duluth + + ub.d.umn.edu + Login as info. + Emulate a vt100. + + Contact: Frank Simmons (fsimmons@ub.d.umn.edu) + + System contains over 700 documents ranging from athletic schedules + to micro-computer prices to art gallery showing schedules. All + commands are displayed at the bottom of each screen and separate + on-line help is available. Keyword searching is available, + although at this time only words in the titles of documents are + used. + + 7.21 University of New Brunswick, Canada, INFO + + unbmvs1.csd.unb.ca (131.202.1.2) + Login with application id INFO. + There is no password required. + INFO is a full-screen CICS application running under MVS. + + + +Martin [Page 16] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + tn3270 emulation. + + Contact: Bonita Mockler (bgm@unb.ca) + + System contains: University Calendar, class timetable, phone/fax + numbers for faculty/staff/students, faculty and staff email ids, + seminar schedules, minutes, newsletter, etc. + + 7.22 University of New Hampshire's VideoTex + + unhvtx.unh.edu (132.177.128.58) + USERNAME: student (no password required). + Control-z to log off. + VT100/VT200 terminal emulation. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: Robin Tuttle (r_tuttle1@unhh.unh.edu) + + System includes: phone directories, campus calendar, job listings, + off-campus housing list, undergraduate catalog, class schedules, + newsletters, services and programs, rights and rules of conduct, + athletics and recreation information, activities and workshops. + + 7.23 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill INFO + + info.oit.unc.edu (128.109.157.1) + Login as info. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: Judy Hallman (hallman@unc.bitnet) + + System contains: Campus directory; job openings; "The Independent + Study" catalog (courses people can take by correspondence); + undergraduate catalog; continuing education classes; several + campus newsletters, including "Newsbrief," the weekly campus + computing newsletter. + + 7.24 University of North Carolina at Greensboro MINERVA + + steffi.acc.uncg.edu + Login as info or MINERVA. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: Norman Hill (hillnr@uncg.bitnet) + + + + + +Martin [Page 17] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 7.25 University of North Carolina at Wilmington SEABOARD + + vxc.uncwil.edu (128.109.221.3) + Log in as info. + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: DEC/VTX + Contact: Eddy Cavenaugh (cavenaughd@uncwil.bitnet) or + (cavenaughd@vxc.uncwil.edu) + + System includes: class schedule listings, institutional + statistics, library services, faculty & staff publications, + current university news releases, phone directories, facilities + schedules. + + 7.26 University of Northern Iowa + + infosys.uni.edu + Log in as public. + Prefers a vtxxx terminal, but works with unknown terminal types. + + Hardware/software: The program uses UNIX tput clear, tput mc4, + and tput mc5 (for printing). + Contact: Mike Yohe (yohe@iscsvax.uni.edu) + + 7.27 University of Pennsylvania - PennInfo + + In final testing phase; due for release at the beginning of + November, 1991. + + penninfo.upenn.edu + (no login id is needed). + Emulate a VT100. + + Hardware/software: MIT's Techinfo; type HELP for directions + Human contact: Valerie Glauser (glauser@dccs.upenn.edu) + Comments: penninfo-comments@dccs.upenn.edu + Bugs: penninfo-bugs@dccs.upenn.edu + Human contact: Valerie Glauser (glauser@dccs.upenn.edu) + + PennInfo can be accessed via MIT's TechInfo MAC client program as + well. We've modified the MAC client slightly because we have + different contact information at Penn than MIT does. + + + + + + + + +Martin [Page 18] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + +8.0 Internet Bulleting Board System/Interactive + Databases/Freenet + + There are several systems you can establish a connection with, + sometimes referred to as an "anonymous telnet" session, that provide + a variety of services/information. In some respects they resemble + Campus Wide Information Systems, in others they are more like + bulletin boards or interactive databases. + + A file containing the most frequently asked questions about Bulletin + Board systems is available via anonymous ftp. + + Source: + Anonymous FTP to polyslo.calpoly.edu + cd pub + get alt.bbs.faq + + Listed below are some of these types of systems: + + 8.1 Cleveland Freenet - Case Western Reserve University + + Telnet to freenet-in-a.cwru.edu + Follow the menu driven instructions. + + 8.2 Heartland Freenet + + heartland.bradley.edu (136.176.10.10) + Login as fnguest + + 8.3 Youngstown Freenet - Youngstown State University + + Telnet yfn.ysu.edu + + Type visitor at userid prompt and follow menu driven + instructions. + + 8.4 Ocean Network Information Center + + Telnet delocn.udel.edu + When the Userid: prompt appears type INFO and press Enter/Return + key. + + 8.5 Geographic Name Server + + Telnet martini.eecs.umich.edu 3000 + + To use just type the name of the city and state you would like + information on, just like you would on the last line of a postal + + + +Martin [Page 19] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + address. Example: Zanesville, OH + + 8.6 ISAAC + + ISAAC, the Information System for Advanced Academic Computing, + serves as a clearinghouse for information about the use of IBM- + compatible hardware and software as aids to instruction and + research in higher education. Membership is free to all students, + faculty, and staff at institutions of higher education. + + For more information call 206-543-5604. + + ISAAC requires that you register before you can access the system. + To register, type register for the userid and password and fill in + the information, using the TAB key to go from field to field. + Once registered you will be assigned a userid and password; you + must connect again, this time typing your assigned userid and + password. + + To access ISAAC, you need to establish a telnet connection over + the network. If you do not have network access, you also can call + over phone lines. Call 1-800-237-5551 in the U.S. or, within the + local Seattle are or outside the United States, call 1-206-543- + 3761. + + telnet isaac.engr.washington.edu or 128.95.32.61 + + 8.7 FEDIX + + FEDIX is an on-line information service that links the higher + education community and the federal government to facilitate + research, education, and services. The system provides accurate + and timely federal agency information to colleges, universities, + and other research organizations. + + There are no registration fees and no access charges for using + FEDIX. The only cost is for the phone call. + + FEDIX provides daily information updates on: + + Federal education and research programs (including descriptions, + eligibility, funding, deadlines). + + Scholarships, fellowships, and grants. + + Available used government research equipment. + + New funding for specific research and education activities from + + + +Martin [Page 20] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + the Commerce Business Daily, Federal Register, and other sources. + + Minority assistance research and education programs. + + News and current events within participating agencies. + + General information such as agency history, budget, organizaitonal + structure, mission statement. etc. + + For more information, contact the HELPLINE at 301-975-0103 + Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm EST, except on federal holidays. + + telnet 192.111.228.1 + At the login: prompt type fedix + + 8.8 STIS + + Science and Technology Information System at the National Science + Foundation. + + Information includes: the NSF Bulletin, Guide to Programs, grants + booklet - including forms, program announcements, press releases, + NSF Telephone Book, reports of the National Science Board, + descriptions of research projects funded by NSF - with abstracts, + and analytical reports and news from the International Programs + Division. + + Publications may be searched by using a keyword, such as japan or + volcano; using a phrase, such as exchange of scientists and soviet + union; or by selecting a broad topic like biosciences. + + For more information, contact the National Science Foundation, + Phone (202) 357-7555, FAX (202) 357-7745, TDD (202) 357-7492 or + via E-Mail stis@nsf.gov (Internet), stis@nsf (BITNET). + + telnet stis.nsf.gov + At the login: prompt type public + + At the terminal type prompt type vt100nkp. + + Enter your terminal type [blank=vt100]: vt100nkp + + You are then asked for a userid of up to 8 characters. If you are + a new user, you will be asked to supply your name and address for + record keeping. You can then search the NSF publications for + information and have the information sent to your e-mail address + if you wish. STIS provides a menu system. To get back to the + main menu, press the esc key until you have the main menu on the + + + +Martin [Page 21] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + screen. Press the arrow key until Exit is highlighted, and press + enter to exit STIS. + + 8.9 Weather + + Source: + Telnet madlab.sprl.umich.edu 3000 + +9.0 WHOIS - E-mail white pages + + WHOIS is a program available on many workstation/mini/mainframe + computers that can connect to another computer. By supplying a + persons name, it will respond with information it has on the person. + A similar program called finger does the same type of thing, except + it only supplies information on individuals with an account on that + specific computer. Whois generally is operating on a database + containing most of the individuals at the university, not just on the + machine you connect. + + The following is a list of universities that have a whois service + working. It is not, by any means exhaustive, and I would be + interested in knowing about others that may exist so I can add to + this list. + + 9.1 The Ohio State University + + Telnet to osu.edu or + Use Whois command whois -h osu.edu + Enter firstname.lastname + Example: whois -h osu.edu jerry.smith + + 9.2 University of Oregon + + Use Whois command whois -h oregon.uoregon.edu + Enter firstname.lastname + Example: whois -h oregon.uoregon.edu Rose.Smith + + 9.3 University of Virginia + + Use Whois command whois -h whois.virginia.edu + Enter lastname, firstname middlename + Example: whois -h whois.virginia.edu Smith, John James + + 9.4 University of Pennsylvania + + Use Whois command whois -h whois.upenn.edu + Enter lastname, firstname + Example: whois -h whois.upenn.edu Smith, Judy + + + +Martin [Page 22] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 9.5 University of Wisconsin + + Use Whois command whois -h wisc.edu + Enter firstname lastname + Example: whois -h wisc.edu Jane Smith + + 9.6 MIT + + Use Whois command whois -h mit.edu + Enter firstname_lastname + Example: whois -h mit.edu Robert_Smith + + 9.7 Indiana University + + Use Whois command whois -h iugate.ucs.indiana.edu + Enter firstname_lastname + Example: whois -h iugate.ucs.indiana.edu Gerald_Smith + +10.0 Books + + For a more complete listing, see sections 3.08 and 3.11. + + Internetworking with TCP/IP Principles, Protocols, and + Architecture by Douglas Comer, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-470154-2. + + The Matrix, Computer Networks and Conferencing Systems Worldwide + by John S. Quarterman, Digital Press, ISBN 0-13-565607-9. + + !%@:: A Directory of Electronic Mail Addressing and Networks, by + Donnalyn Frey and Rick Adams, O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., ISBN + 0-937175-39-0. + + The User's Directory of Computer Networks, Edited by Tracy L. + LaQuey, Digital Press, ISBN 0-13-950262-9. + +11.0 Free Periodicals/Tabloids/Magazines + + Below are just a few of the periodicals qualified subscribers can + receive free. I find the first four, PCWeek, MacWeek, Info World, + and Network World, the ones I try to glance over routinely. Others + are dedicated to specific network, LAN, or UNIX topics that are + useful if you have need for that information. + + PC Week + P.O. Box 1767 + Riverton, NJ 08077-9767 + + + + + +Martin [Page 23] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + MacWEEK + P.O. Box 1764 + Riverton, NJ 08077-9764 + + Info World + P.O. Box 3013 + Northbrook, IL 60065-3013 + + Network World + 161 Worchester Road + Framingham, Mass. 01701 + + Computer System News + Circulation Dept. + P.O. Box 2030 + Manhasset, NY 11030-7030 + + Network Management + Circulation Department + Box 2417 + Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2417 + + Unix Review + Circulation Department + P.O. Box 7439 + San Francisco, CA 94120-7439 + + Communication News + 2504 North Tamiami Trail + Nokomis, Fl 34275-9987 + + LAN Times + P.O. Box 652 + Hightstown, NJ 08520 + + Communications Week + Circulations Dept. + P.O. Box 2070 + Manhasset, NY 11030 + + LAN Computing + 101 Witmer Road + O.O. Box 322 + Horsham, PA 19044-0322 + + Midrange Systems + P.O. Box 445 + Horsham, PA 19044-0445 + + + +Martin [Page 24] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + Unix Today! + Circulation Dept. + P.O. Box 2170 + Manhasset NY 11030-4376 + +12.0 Glossary + + I use some concepts here that may not be familiar to all. The + following is a brief explanation of some of the concepts. + + 12.1 BITNET: + + A network of normally mini or mainframe computers. BITNET + connects many universities and colleges together. It provides + e-mail and file transfer capabilities. It does not have the + ability to do remote login (Telnet sessions). + + 12.2 Internet: + + A very large network that connects just about any type of + computer together. It supports e-mail, file transfer (FTP), and + remote login (Telnet). + + 12.3 Anonymous FTP: + + The ability to transfer a file from a remote computer connected + to Internet without having an account on the remote computer. + The program that performs the file transfer is normal FTP. To + connect to a remote computer offering anonymous FTP you can use + the following commands from a computer connected to Internet: + + FTP Internet computer name + When prompted for a userid: type anonymous + When prompted for a password type your e-mail address + To get a listing of files type dir + To change directory type cd directory name + To get a file type get filename + To get a binary file type binary then get filename + To end session type quit + + Example: + FTP pilot.njin.net + Username: anonymous + Password: yourname@computer.edu + cd pub/ftp-list + get ftp.list + quit + + + + +Martin [Page 25] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + + 12.4 Telnet: + + The ability to establish a connection to a remote computer + connected to the Internet network. There are two types of + programs that are used to do this. One, normally referred to as + Telnet, normally establishes a VT100 type terminal emulation to + the remote computer. The second, TN3270, establishes a full + screen IBM 3270 type terminal connection. + + 12.5 Listserv: + + A program available on many BITNET connected computers that can + act as a mail forward system and as a file repository. BITNET is + another network that links many colleges and universities + together. It does not normally link to military or government + institutions as does the Internet. To subscribe to a listserv, + you normally send mail to the machine which has the mailing list + with the command to subscribe. As an example, to subscribe to a + list for discussion of topics pertinent to Mechanical Engineering, + you would send e-mail to listserv@utarlvml with the content of the + message containing the one line command to subscribe: + + SUB MECH-1 John Doe (Where John Doe would be your full name) + + The document "Interest Groups" listed below contains the list of + the majority of these lists that you can subscribe. + +Disclaimer + + The information provided in the previous sections has been put + together from multiple sources acquired from the network. Much of it + came from reading newsgroups and trying things out to see how they + worked. The information is as accurate as I have been able to + determine, as of December 5, 1991. + + I used a DEC5500 system running Ultrix to check most of these + sources. Most of the information is oriented toward Internet, since + it has the ability to remote login (Telnet) and File Transfer (FTP). + +Security Considerations + + Security issues are not discussed in this memo. + + + + + + + + + +Martin [Page 26] + +RFC 1290 Searching for Treasure December 1991 + + +Author's Address + + Jerry Martin + Leader, Network Information Center + Ohio State Univ. ACS, 1971 Neil Ave. + Columbus, OH 43210-1210 + + Phone: (614) 292-4843 + EMail: jmartin@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Martin [Page 27] +
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