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Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1993 00:51:16 -0500 (EST)
From: Jeff Linder <jeff@picasso.ocis.temple.edu>

Well, you may want to point them to the HELP-NET FAQ, available from
LISTSERV at TEMPLEVM, or via anon ftp from ftp.temple.edu

J


On Fri, 29 Jan 1993, Jim Milles wrote:

> Folks,
>
> One of the benefits of moderating NETTRAIN is that I am able to
> intercept the frequent questions from brand-new Internet users
> asking for general information about how to get started.  In
> response these requests, I have drafted the following *very short*
> "FAQ" which simply suggests some good guides for new users.  I
> want to keep it short (no more than four screens), so as not
> to overwhelm new users (or their mailboxes).  However, I would
> like your suggestions on any other *essential* guides *for
> new users* that you think should be included.  Thanks in advance
> for your input.
>
> Jim Milles (listowner/moderator, NETTRAIN)    Fax: (314) 658-3966
> Head of Computer Services                   Phone: (314) 658-2759
> Saint Louis University Law Library        millesjg@sluvca.slu.edu
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
>
>              "WHERE TO START" FOR NEW INTERNET USERS
>                              1/28/93
>
> Two of the best books for new users of the Internet are:
>
>      LaQuey, Tracy.  _The Internet Companion: A Beginner's Guide
>      to Global Networking_.  Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1992.
>      (Read this first; useful even for the pre-beginner who has
>      not yet signed on to the Internet.)
>
>      Krol, Ed.  _The Whole Internet: User's Guide & Catalog_.
>      Sebastapol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, 1992.  (Read this
>      after LaQuey; much more in-depth and comprehensive.)
>
> For those who know enough about using the Internet to be able to
> use "ftp," the following sources are very useful (note that they
> are regularly updated, so the version numbers and file names may
> change):
>
>      "NYSERNet New User's Guide to Useful and Unique Resources on
>      the Internet."  Version 2.2, April 1992.  Available via
>      anonymous ftp from nysernet.org, directory /pub/guides, file
>      new.user.guide.V2.2.txt.
>
>      Polly, Jean Armour.  "Surfing the INTERNET: An
>      Introduction."  Version 2.0.2, December 16, 1992.
>      Available via anonymous ftp from nysernet.org, directory
>      /pub/guides, file surfing.2.0.2.txt.
>
>      "SURAnet Guide to Selected Internet Resources."  January
>      1993.  Available via anonymous ftp from ftp.sura.net,
>      directory /pub/nic, file infoguide.1-93.txt.
>
>
> Jim Milles (listowner/moderator, NETTRAIN)    Fax: (314) 658-3966
> Head of Computer Services                   Phone: (314) 658-2759
> Saint Louis University Law Library        millesjg@sluvca.slu.edu