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Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
The LISTSERV program on the BITNET computer network started as a simple mailing list program for electronic group communication. A revised version of LISTSERV now offers sophisticated new functions and help for users, including file-server functions. Problems with the revised version are noted, and computer commands are provided. (six references)…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Electronic Mail
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Descy, Don E. – TechTrends, 1994
Describes the World-Wide Web (WWW), a network information resource based on hypertext. How to access WWW browsers through remote login (telnet) or though free browser software, such as Mosaic, is provided. Eight information sources that can be accessed through the WWW are listed. The address of a listserv reporting on Internet developments is…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Hypermedia
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Descy, Don E. – TechTrends, 1995
Discusses ways to locate information on the Internet. Highlights include LISTSERVs; files to download, including text, graphics, software, sounds, and animations through Archie; locating files on a Gopher via Veronica; the World Wide Web; and electronic mail addresses. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
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Wiggins, Gary – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1995
Describes CHMINF-L (Chemical Information Sources Discussion List), including the history of its development on the Internet, its place in today's chemical information environment, and its possible future developments. Typical postings are described, subscription information is included, and listserv features and the future of listserv and similar…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Educational Resources Information Center (ED), Washington, DC. – 1997
This brochure provides teachers, students, and parents with information on how to connect to a computer network; describes some of the education offerings available to network users; and offers hints to help make exploration of computer networks easy and successful. The brochure explains the equipment needed to connect to a computer network; ways…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Software