Log Entry 9/3/09:

Module One
TASK A:
But, in this task, we are going to learn about telnet for a very important purpose, perhaps the main one that 'information seekers' rather than programmers need to use: logging on remotely to a library computer to access its records. The aim is to show you what can be achieved by using a more traditional information system, rather than 'the web'.

What to Do:

First you need a telnet client for your computer (you may already have one installed - try typing telnet:// in the URL box of your browser). The two we recommend are Windows Telnet (for Windows - free) and NCSA Telnet (for Macs - free): there are others, however – feel free to explore for yourself. Vista users may want to read this for more information Windows Vista Help : Telnet.

Download and install your chosen client and then explore one for your system.

Next: You are to telnet to the Deakin library database computer. The address is library.deakin.edu.au.

The search will be done by author. Find books with the author name Bennahum then in the Options menu, choose print this title. You will then be prompted to enter an email address to which this record will be sent. Enter your curtin email address.

LOG ENTRY:
Not sure about the advised NSCA telnet app for Mac tried to open it after download but was unsuccessful. Googled my way to Mindterm located at (http://www.appgate.com/index/products/mindterm/) . Mindterm is a “small, portable and secure. It is very powerful and easy to use and provides advanced features such as tunneling support, GUI-based file transfers and support for proxy traversal. The client also includes an integrated terminal emulator with support for several different terminal types and it has the ability to run both as a standalone application and as an applet.” But I will have to take their word for it as I am a complete telnet novice.

Next: You are to telnet to the Deakin library database computer. The address is library.deakin.edu.au.
Error connecting to library.deakin.edu.au, reason:
-> timeout when connecting ??????
Not Sure To Late Must Sleep!!!