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Network Working Group                                          J. Martin
Request for Comments: 1402                         Ohio State University
FYI: 10                                                     January 1993
Obsoletes: 1290


                  There's Gold in them thar Networks!
                                   or
             Searching for Treasure in all the Wrong Places

Status of this Memo

   This RFC provides information for the Internet community.  It does
   not specify an Internet standard.  Distribution of this memo is
   unlimited.

Abstract

   A wealth of information exists on the network.  In fact, there is so
   much information that you could spend your entire life browsing. This
   paper will present some of the "gold nuggets" of information and file
   repositories on the network that could be useful.

   The ultimate goal is to make the route to these sources of
   information invisible to you.  At present, this is not easy to do.  I
   will explain some of the techniques that can be used to make these
   nuggets easier to pick up so that we all can be richer.

Table of Contents

   1.0  Introduction................................................   2
   2.0  Lists and Indexes of Network Resources/Bibliographies/
        Information Available over the Network......................   7
   3.0  Libraries Available over the Network........................  14
   4.0  Anonymous FTP Sites.........................................  14
   5.0  Network Information Centers - NICs..........................  17
   6.0  Network Statistics..........................................  19
   7.0  Campuswide Information Systems - CWISes.....................  20
   8.0  Internet Bulletin Board System/Interactive
        Databases/Freenet...........................................  28
   9.0  WHOIS - E-mail white pages..................................  32
   10.0 Books.......................................................  35
   11.0 Free Periodicals/Tabloids/Magazines.........................  36
   12.0 Glossary....................................................  37
   Security Considerations..........................................  39
   Author's Address.................................................  39





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1.0  Introduction

   This paper is a list of the essential things, in my view, that a
   people who are responsible for providing network information should
   have in their hands as reference material.  One of the basic problems
   with information is making it easily available to those who need the
   data.  Libraries have been performing a cataloging function for many
   centuries.  Information flow is now being provided so fast that it is
   difficult to keep up with it, even partially. Computer networks have
   only added to the problem by opening up access to even more
   information.

   Attempting to make this wealth of information available to those who
   would find it useful poses some problems.

   First, we need to know of its existence.  To that end, this paper
   provides an index to the vast realm of network information. Most of
   the documents listed here are POINTERS to the final information.

   Second, even if you know of a document's existence, you may not know
   if it is important or relevant.  Few of us are knowledgeable in more
   than a limited area.  We need to rely on others to make us aware of
   the importance of databases in a specific discipline. Librarians can
   be of great assistance here.  They are familiar with the research
   databases that individuals search in law, mathematics, and many other
   fields.

   Finally, once existence and importance are known, the information
   needs to be indexed so that researchers can find it.  This is the
   most difficult task to accomplish.  Information available on the
   network is rarely static.  It is always moving, growing, changing,
   and dying.  Computers should be able to assist us in managing this
   ever-changing environment.  Right now, we have to catalog the
   information as it passes through the network.  In my  case, I
   generally save it in a file somewhere and spend far too much time
   trying to retrieve it again when I need it.

1.5  Access to the Internet

   A frequently asked question concerns how the average mortal gets
   access to the Internet.  The most common way is via electronic mail.
   Using e-mail, it is possible to communicate with anyone on the
   Internet and on any other networks as well, and there are many
   "gateways" to the Internet from other networks and systems.  For
   instance using CompuServe, a large commercial electronic information
   and communication service, you can send e-mail to and from
   individuals on the Internet.




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   A direct connection to the Internet provides some additional
   capabilities that e-mail cannot.  One of these is the ability to
   establish a connection to a remote computer connected to the Internet
   from your own personal computer or from one connected to the
   Internet. The program that establishes this connection is called
   Telnet.  Many universities and large research companies have Internet
   connections.  They pay rather large fees to have these high speed
   (more than one million bits per second) connections.  If you are
   associated with a large university or company you already may have
   access or can gain access to the Internet using one of their
   computers.

   A direct connection to the Internet also allows you to transfer a
   file from a remote computer.  This program is referred to as FTP
   (file transfer protocol).  Section 4.0 covers the many places that
   have files and programs available using FTP.

   The following information was taken from a Frequently Asked Question
   posting by Aydin Edguer to the alt.bbs newsgroup.

   If you do not have access to a service connected to Internet, you can
   get access for a fee.  The following companies provide Internet
   access to individuals or companies at various rates depending on the
   time of access, speed of access desired, and several other factors.

   The first method to gain access to the Internet is by getting an
   account on a public access bulletin board system that is connected to
   the Internet.  There are a growing number of such systems available.
   For information on some of these systems, send electronic mail to:

        [e-mail]
        [e-mail]
        [e-mail]
        [e-mail]
        [e-mail]
        [e-mail]
        [e-mail]
        [e-mail]

   Any of these systems is open to the public for a monthly access fee.

   A second method to gain access to the Internet is by getting an
   account with a network service provider who offers a dial-in service.
   See the "How do I get connected to the Internet?" section for more
   information.






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   How do I get connected to the Internet?

   Traditionally, connections to the Internet were dedicated
   connections.  This is still the most common type of connection.
   Monthly costs for the connection range anywhere from $250 per month
   [plus line charges] for a dialup 9600-bps connection to $4,000 [plus
   line charges] for a T1 [1.44-Mbps] connection.  There is also an
   initial one-time startup fee of anywhere from $100 to $8,000 [plus
   equipment charges].

   Some service providers also are offering part-time dialup
   connections.  Customers share a set of phone lines and dialup when
   needed.  This is usually less expensive than dedicated dialup
   connections for customers who need a connection less than 80 hours
   per month.  Monthly costs range from $40-100 per month [plus line
   charges] plus an hourly charge of $2-4.

   Some service providers have begun to offer a new dial-in service.
   The name for dial-in service varies from vendor to vendor.  The
   dial-in service is usually provided as a way for Internet-connected
   users to connect back to their home sites from remote locations.  But
   most service providers do not limit their service to this audience,
   it is open to people not already on the Internet.  The dial-in
   service provides either a terminal server connection [with password]
   or an account on the service provider's equipment [with password]
   which permits you to use Telnet to connect to other sites on the
   Internet.  This service differs from the normal dialup IP services
   because it does not require the user to run any IP software like PPP
   (Point-to-Point protocol) or SLIP (serial line IP).  The cost for
   this service usually range from $35 to $250 per month [plus line
   charges].  There is also an initial $35 to $500 connection fee [plus
   equipment charges].

   The following is a list of known Internet service providers, along
   with the services they offer, an e-mail address to contact for more
   information, a phone number to contact for more information, or an
   FTP archive for more information.














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   ALTERNET
   Full time connections
    speed          9.6K 14.4K 56K   T1   T3
   Leased Line      y     y    y    y    n
   Dialup Line      y     y    -    -    -
    note: T1=1.544Mbs T3=45Mbps
   Part time connections: no
   Dial-in Service: none
   Region: national (USA)
   Contact: [e-mail]
   Phone: (800)4UUNET3
   FTP: ftp.uu.net:/uunet-info/

   PSINet
   Full time connections
    speed          9.6K 14.4K 56K   T1   T3
   Leased Line      y     y    y    y    n
   Dialup Line      y     y    -    -    -
    note: T1=1.544Mbs T3=45Mbps
   Part time connections: yes
   Dial-in Service: Global Dialup Service (GDS)
   Region: national (USA)
   Contact: [e-mail]
   Phone: (800)82PSI82
   FTP: ftp.psi.com:/press.releases/

   CERFnet
   Full time connections
    speed          9.6K 14.4K 56K   T1   T3
   Leased Line      n     y    y    y    n
   Dialup Line      y     y    -    -    -
    note: T1=1.544Mbs T3=45Mbps
   Part time connections: yes
   Dial-in Service: DIAL'n'CERF (nationwide USA)
   Region: California
   Contact: [e-mail]
   Phone: (800)876-CERF
   FTP: nic.cerf.net:/cerfnet/













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   ANSNET
   Full time connections
    speed          9.6K 14.4K 56K   T1   T3
   Leased Line      n     n    y    y    y
   Dialup Line      n     n    -    -    -
    note: T1=1.544Mbs T3=45Mbps
   Part time connections: no
   Region: national (USA)
   Contact: [e-mail]
   Phone: [phone] or [phone]
   FTP: nis.ans.net:/pub/info/

   MSEN
   Full time connections
    speed          9.6K 14.4K 56K   T1   T3
   Leased Line      y     y    n    n    n
   Dialup Line      y     y    -    -    -
    note: T1=1.544Mbs T3=45Mbps
   Part time connections: yes
   Dial-in Service: yes [*note* it is a local call from any 313 #]
   Region: Michigan
   Contact: [e-mail]
   Phone: [phone]
   FTP: ftp.msen.com:/pub/vendor/msen/

   OARnet
   Full time connections
    speed          9.6K 14.4K 56K   T1   T3
   Leased Line      y     y    y    y    y
   Dialup Line      y     y    -    -    -
    note: T1=1.544Mbs T3=45Mbps
   Part time connections: yes
   Dial-in Service: none
   Region: Ohio
   Contact: [e-mail]
   Phone: [phone]

   Please note, although this is a Frequently asked Question, this
   newsgroup, alt.bbs.internet, is NOT for the discussion of how to get
   connected to the Internet.  This is the correct newsgroup to discuss
   your bulletin board system and what it offers once you are connected
   to the Internet.

   The above excerpt is from a frequently asked questions Usenet posting
   to alt.bbs.internet and crossposted to news.answers.  The
   news.answers newsgroup is a very good group to subscribe to read the
   frequently asked questions sent to many newsgroups.  See 12.6 Usenet
   entry in the Glossary for more information on newsgroups.



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   Further investigation in the above groups yields a great deal of
   information about techniques and rates to access the Internet.  Of
   course one common question is about getting free access.  As
   mentioned before if you are associated with a university, a large
   company, or research group you may very well have access via one of
   their computers.  If you are a student or faculty member and are away
   from your local campus, you may be able to get a guest account from
   the local university.

   Some campuswide information systems may give limited access to the
   network in a read-only mode.  Also some communities (such as
   Cleveland) operate a FREENET which enables you to read newsgroups and
   if you register send mail at no charge.  See section 8.0 for more
   information.

   For example, you can Telnet to Holonet below to get an idea of how it
   works.  This is not an endorsement of this system but it does give
   you a good idea how this type of access to an Internet BBS works.

1.7 Holonet (Commercial access to Internet)

   Source:

      Telnet holonet.net
      Login with userid of guest

2.0  Lists and Indexes of Network Resources/Bibliographies/
     Information Available over the Network

   2.01  Internet Resource Guide (document)

      This is an excellent guide to major resources available on the
      network. The table of tontents includes chapters on Computational
      Resources, Library Catalogs, Archives, White Pages, Networks,
      Network Information Centers, and Miscellaneous.

      Source:
      Anonymous ftp to NNSC.NSF.NET
      cd resource-guide
      get resource-guide.ps.tar.Z (PostScript) or
      get resource-guide.txt.tar.Z (ASCII text)

      Search: