Internet Protocols:Email, FTP, TELNET etc.

In this section we will discuss the tools used in this course to access and use Internet resources.

The focus will be on how to use the tools and what they can be effectively used for. Laboratories/Tutorials and exercises sheets will explore the fuller practicalities of specific packages.

Also see the handouts/WWW page links for practical guides to packages used in this course.

The objectives to be gained from studying this section should be an understanding of:

• The concepts behind E-mail, ftp, telnet, USENET and gopher/WAIS
• How to use E-mail, ftp and telnet, in particular.
• Which packages are used for E-mail, ftp, telnet, USENET and gopher.
• How to find Internet resources accessed via E-mail, ftp, telnet, USENET and gopher.
• Where the World Wide Fits in.