Internet Mar 3 nercomp@DARTMOUTH.EDU 20 Feb 1992 20:50 UTC
----------------------------Original message---------------------------- NERComP Navigating the Internet (A Hands-On Workshop) Tuesday, March 3, 1992 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clark University, Worcester, MA University Center Executive Conference Room North An introduction and presentation of the capabilities and utilities involved when "Navigating the Internet." Jerry Olson, Director of Information Systems, and Steve Vieira, Manager of the Information Resource Center, from Clark University will discuss, demonstrate, and propose various methods for supporting the Internet set of user tools as applied in a smaller university/college context. A. Overview of Internet The Internet Network is a composite of many regional organizations that bring together the resources of commercial, government, and educational institutions with the common goal of sharing and processing information. The network "web" of attached sites and their individual nodes is constantly expanding as the list of interested organizations join this international network. B. Where Do You Start? An often asked question is "How do I get started with Internet and where do I begin?" The "whys" and "wheres" are explained in an overview presentation while also demonstrating potential user applications such as electronic communication throughout the world, information gathering from a number of different interest lists, and collaborative work on particular projects with colleagues from distant locations who have access to the networks C.Internet Mail From using the WHOIS DDN listing of usernames at different nodes, to accessing non-Internet sites such as CompuServe, or from enrolling on the Freenet system to a discussion of listservers and how to identify where to find what, this session will involve hands-on action for everyone involved. At the conclusion of this session, each participant will be expected to log into an account and be able to utilize WHOIS DDN, electronic mail, and Freenet. D. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Participants in this session will learn to access several FTP sites, GET files, move from directory to directory, "exploring" the specific node on which they are logged. The primary focus will be on what kinds of materials are available at these FTP sites, how you can tell what might be the contents of a given file, and how to download and use them, including the Decompressing and Unzipping methods that can be employed. As a part of this demonstration, the McGill University server mechanism, Archie, will also be displayed with a demonstration of its functionality. E. TELNET (Remote Logons) The demonstration will include connecting to a variety of library systems both national and international. Campus-wide information systems will be explained and demonstrated. Participants will be expected to learn how to TELNET into a site, access a library system, and find a particular reference. Participants will also be expected to learn how to use a campus-wide information system and search through one of these programs. Another useful tool that will be demonstrated for each user will be the ability to log into their own site when traveling off campus. Supercomputer access will also be discussed. F. Hands On Sessions Everything will be supported by hands-on access Registration for Internet Navigation Workshop March 3, 1992 at Clark University Name________________________________________ Title/Department____________________ Institution_______________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________Zip_____________ Telephone________________ Prepaid Registration Fee NERComP Members with Conference Option $120.00 NERComP Members $150.00 Non-members$190.00 Make check payable to: "NERComP" and mail seven (7) days prior to conference date to: NERComP, Inc., 350 Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA 02043 * (617) 740-0001. For information call, Robert Gibbs, President. EM is nercomp@dartmouth.edu