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Microcomputers for Information Management, 1995
Provides definitions for 71 terms related to the Internet, including Archie, bulletin board system, cyberspace, e-mail (electronic mail), file transfer protocol, gopher, hypertext, integrated services digital network, local area network, listserv, modem, packet switching, server, telnet, UNIX, WAIS (wide area information servers), and World Wide…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, File Transfer Protocol, Glossaries
December, John – Educational Technology, 1994
Discusses the use of the Internet for electronic publishing. Topics addressed include electronic mail; Telenet; file transfer protocol and Archie; Gopher; World Wide Web; LISTSERVS; and USENET. Four case studies are presented that illustrate how people can use the Internet to make information available to large numbers of people. (Contains 15…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Electronic Publishing
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McCombs, Gillian M. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1994
Discusses implications of using the Internet for library technical services. Topics addressed include creative uses of the Internet; three basic applications on the Internet, i.e., electronic mail, remote log-in to another computer, and file transfer; electronic processing of information; electronic access to information; and electronic processing…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Creativity, Electronic Mail
Simmonds, Curtis – Online, 1993
Describes Archie, an online catalog of electronic holdings of anonymous FTP (File Transfer Protocol) archive sites on the Internet. Accessing Archie through e-mail and using it in a telnet session are discussed. The Internet Gopher and Whatis, which can be used with Archie, are also explained, and search examples are included. (four references)…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Electronic Text, File Transfer Protocol
Tennant, Roy – 1996
This update to a previous digest briefly describes the Internet computer network, the physical connections and communication protocols that make it possible, and the applications and information resources the network provides. The applications covered include electronic mail and listservs, the world wide web, telnet connections with remote library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Costs
Monahan, Brian D.; Dharm, Matthew – Educational Technology, 1995
Presents a practical guide to use of the Internet. Topics discussed include getting connected; the UNIX operating system; electronic mail; FTP (File Transfer Protocol); Finger; Telnet; Archie; Veronica; Gopher; teacher education; the Yanoff List; and expansion of the Internet. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Business, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
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Caverly, David C.; Broderick, Bill – Journal of Developmental Education, 1993
Explains how to access the Internet, discussing hardware and software considerations, connectivity, and types of access available to users. Describes the uses of electronic mail; TELNET, a method for remotely logging onto another computer; and anonymous File Transfer Protocol (FTP), a method for downloading files from a remote computer. (MAB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Peripherals, Computer Software
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Darby, Christine – 1992
This guide is designed for people who are new to the world of electronic/telecommunication access. It is an easy-to-read, self-instructional tool designed for beginning Internet users. Through a step-by-step process, the guide introduces searching online catalogs in libraries. A discussion of library search strategies is followed by seven steps…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
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Bruce, Harry – Internet Research, 1994
Describes a pilot study examining how Australian academics are using the Australian Academic and Research Network. Ten tables provide details on network services used in relation to academic role, importance of services used and relationship to academic work, and specific applications for e-mail, remote login, news groups and FTP (file transfer…
Descriptors: Administration, College Faculty, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
Simpson, Carol Mann – 1995
This guide introduces the library media specialist to the Internet, its history and features, and provides information on specific uses of the Internet in school libraries and specific areas. Section 1, "What is the Internet?" introduces the reader to the Internet; electronic mail; telnet; file transfer protocol (FTP); wide area…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Mail
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McAdams, Charles A.; Nelson, Mark A. – Music Educators Journal, 1995
Maintains that the Internet offers services and opportunities for music teachers and students. Provides an overview of topics such as electronic mail, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Gopher, and the World Wide Web (WWW). Includes two lists of music resources available on the Internet. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change
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Liebscher, Peter; Abels, Eileen G.; Denman, Daniel W. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1997
This study examined factors influencing the use of electronic networks by science and engineering faculty (216 faculty members) at six small universities. Survey included e-mail, electronic discussion groups, accessing remote databases and remote computer facilities, and file transfer. For each service, data are reported for frequency of use by…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Faculty, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Kochmer, Jonathan – 1993
The purpose of this guide is to help computer network users get over the hurdle of new technologies. Every Internet user is different, but most network activities depend on the mastery of three basic skills: using electronic mail (e-mail) to communicate with other Internet users; logging in to remote computers with a service called Telnet, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Databases, Directories
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Dealy, Jacqueline – Education Libraries, 1994
Offers instructions and resources for Internet novices wanting to access Internet services. Instructions are offered for connecting to 13 education listservs, 9 electronic journals and newsletters, 3 education databases, 7 Telnet gopher sites, Veronica and Archie search tools, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP). (Contains 16 references.) (SLW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks, Discussion Groups
Lankes, R. David – 1996
This educator-oriented handbook by "Virtual Dave" provides an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand guide to the Internet: what it is; how it works; and how one gets there. The book covers the basics of the Internet, with simple and concise explanations geared toward classroom teachers and school library media specialists. Each chapter…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education