From sohn@sst.ll.mit.edu Tue Mar 7 08:54:03 1995 Received: from PLUTO.SST.LL.MIT.EDU by mstr.rh.edu (5.67a/IDA-1.5/RH-1.8) id AA22418; Tue, 7 Mar 1995 08:54:00 -0500 Received: from ISHTAR.SST.LL.MIT.EDU by pluto.sst.ll.mit.edu with SMTP id AA25305 (5.67b/IDA-1.4.4 for ); Tue, 7 Mar 1995 08:52:48 -0500 Received: from heat.speech-freya (HEAT.SST.LL.MIT.EDU) by ishtar.sst.ll.mit.edu with SMTP id AA16320 (5.65c/IDA-1.4.4); Tue, 7 Mar 1995 08:53:50 -0500 Received: by heat.speech-freya (4.1/SMI-4.1) id AA12339; Tue, 7 Mar 95 08:53:49 EST Date: Tue, 7 Mar 95 08:53:49 EST From: sohn@sst.ll.mit.edu (Linda Sue Sohn) Message-Id: <9503071353.AA12339@heat.speech-freya> To: maried@mstr.rh.edu, REED@cua.edu Subject: MAP17B.html Content-Length: 17968 Status: RO X-Lines: 584 MAP17B: FTP Addresses Roadmap For The Information Superhighway Internet Training Workshop

MAP17B: FTP Addresses

"Men don't stop to ask for directions on the Information
Superhighway either!"
anon

As promised, here is a list of Anonymous FTP sites that you can visit.

Most of the listings are of files that you can retrieve. All files are listed in the following format:

Address: ftp.sura.net
Path: /pub/nic/agricultural.list

You should have no problem figuring out what to do with the "Address" part.

Figuring out the "Path" part isn't difficult, but there is a trick that you need to remember: everything after the last "/" is the file name. Do not use the file name in your cd or chdir commands!

For example, if the path entry is

your "cd" or "chdir" command should be and your "get" command should be Some listings do not list file names. These listings have a "*" after the last "/". This means that you are going to have to use the "dir" command to look around that particular directory for the file(s) that you want to get.

Some other hints:

Finally, I want to -- once again -- thank Osborne/McGraw Hill for giving me permission to quote from "The Internet Yellow Pages" by Harley Hahn and Rick Stout. The following entries are verbatim from "The Internet Yellow Pages" (although all of the typos are mine).
AGRICULTURE
Not Just Cows
    A guide to agricultural resources on the Net. Written by Wilfred Drew, this text directs the reader to many different agricultural resources, including BBSs, mailing lists, and other important services.

    Address: ftp.sura.net
    Path: /pub/nic/agricultural.list


ART
Arts Online
    A bibliography of arts-related resources available on the Internet and other networks.

    Address: nic.funet.fi
    Path: /pub/doc/library/artbase.txt.Z


ASTRONOMY
Astro FTP List
    A list with descriptions of FTP sites that contain astronomy and space research material.

    Address: ftp.funet.fi
    Path: /pub/astro/general/astroftp.txt


AUTOMOBILES
Automobile Archives
    Mailing lists, archive and new user guides, consumer automobile FAQs, and other material about automobiles, automotive products, and laws.

    Address: rtfm.mit.edu
    Path: /pub/usenet/rec.autos.tech


AVIATION
Airport Codes
    The three-letter identification codes for nearly every airport in the world.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Library/Article/Aero/airport.lis


BIOLOGY
Biological Sciences Conferences
    A large list of mailing lists related to the biological sciences; divided into subject areas.

    Address: ksuvxa.kent.edu
    Path: /library/acadlist.file5


BIZARRE
Tasteless Tales
    Dozens of the best tales from the Usenet group alt.tasteless, divided into anecdote, prank, tasteless fact, and art sections.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Library/Fringe/Gross/tasteles.92


BOOKS
Book Reviews
    Why waste your time and money on an unrewarding book? Read the reviews in this newsgroup and find out the real scoop before you make a serious commitment. Save your excess time and money for unrewarding people. The Usenet newsgroup (alt.books.reviews) is for ongoing discussion and current reviews. To ... download {previous} reviews {use} Anonymous FTP.

    Address: csn.org
    Path: /pub/alt.books.reviews/*


Electronic Books at Wiretap
    A huge list of full-length electronic books on the Internet Wiretap Gopher and FTP site.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Books/*


CANADA
Canadian Documents
    The Canada Constitution Act, Canada Meech Lake Accord, Charlottetown Constitutional Agreement, excerpts from the Canada Constitution Act and proposals for shaping the future of Canada (in both French and English).

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Gov/Canada/*


CHEMISTRY
Chemistry Information
    An electronic reference source that uses library resources to answer frequently asked chemistry questions. It covers nomenclature, compound identification, properties, structure determination, toxicity, synthesis and registry numbers. For each component it lists the most appropriate reference resources (online catalog, indexes, journals, etc.).

    Address: ucssun1.sdsu.edu
    Path: /pub/chemras/*


COMPUTERS: LITERATURE
Guide to PC Downloading
    A guide to downloading Internet files to a PC, using the Procomm or Kermit communications programs and protocols.

    Address: nic.funet.fi
    Path: /pub/doc/library/download.txt


COMPUTERS: NETWORKS
Inter-Network Mail Guide
    A publication by John Chew and Scott Yanoff that documents methods for sending mail from one network to another. If you're not sure how to e-mail someone at CompuServe, America Online or any of many different networks, or how to e-mail someone on CompuServe from Prodigy, this document has information and detailed instructions.

    Address: ftp.csd.uwm.edu
    Path: /pub/internetwork-mail-guide


CONSUMER INFORMATION
Credit Information
    FAQ list detailing everything you need to know about consumer credit.

    Address: rtfm.mit.edu
    Path: /pub/usenet/news.answers/consumer-credit-faq/*


EARTH SCIENCE
Earth Science Resources
    A list of earth-science-related Internet resources.

    Address: csn.org
    Path: /COGS/internet.resources.earth.sci


EDUCATION
Educational Listserv Lists
    A guide to mailing lists relating to all aspects of education, arranged by subject area.

    Address: nic.umass.edu
    Path: /pub/ednet/educatrs.lst


ENVIRONMENT
Ozone Depletion
    FAQs discussing the depletion of the ozone layer, including the Antarctic ozone hole and ultraviolet radiation.

    Address: rtfm.mit.edu
    Path: /pub/usenet/news.answers/ozone-depletion/*


FOOD AND DRINK
Assorted Recipes
    Numerous food and drink recipes, including beef jerky, fajitas, vegan recipes, the ultimate mixed drink list, and instructions for a medieval pig feast.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Library/Article/Food/*

    Address: ftp.uu.net
    Path: /doc/literary/obi/HM.recipes/TheRecipes
    Path: /doc/literary/obi/Recipes
    Path: /doc/literary/obi/Usenet.Cookbook


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION LISTS
Usenet FAQ List Archive
    It's the middle of the night. An emergency arises that requires you read one of the Usenet frequently asked question lists. So you fire up your favorite newsreader program only to find that the article that you want has expired. Never you mind. Many of the Usenet FAQ lists are available from the Usenet archive maintained by Jonathan Kamens.

    Address: rtfm.mit.edu
    Path: /pub/usenet/news.answers/*


FUN
Internet Hunt
    A monthly scavenger hunt for facts and trivia on and about the Net. Be the first to submit the correct answers to the questions and win fame and notoriety {It worked for me -- I won the May 94 hunt}. Participate in the individual category, or work with friends in the team category.

    Address: ftp.cic.net
    Path: /pub/internet-hunt/*


GAMES
All About Games
    Articles, rules, tips, spoilers, reviews, and FAQs for popular games and video games

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Library/Media/Games/*


GARDENING
Gardening Information
    A large collection of material about fertilizers, herbs, peppers, ivy, poisonous plants, pruning, roses, seeds, fruit trees, turf grasses, and much more. If your thumb doesn't turn green with all this help, give it up.

    Address: sunsite.unc.edu
    Path: /pub/academic/agriculture/sustainable_agriculture/recgardens/*


GEOGRAPHY
CIA World Factbook
    The complete text. Detailed information about every country and territory in the world. Includes geographic, climate, economic, and political information.

    Address: ucselx.sdsu.edu
    Path: /pub/doc/etext/world.txt.Z


GOVERNMENT
Internet Sources of Government Information
    Sources of U.S. federal government information compiled by Blake Gumprecht.

    Address: ftp.nwnet.net Path: /user-docs/government/gumprecht-guide.txt


GOVERNMENT: EXECUTIVE BRANCH
White House Press Releases
    Press releases and other information about White House characters.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Clinton/*


HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS
American Historical Documents
    Amendments to the Constitution, Annapolis Convention, Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, Charlottetown Resolves, the Constitution, Continental Constitution Resolves, Japanese and German Surrenders, Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech, Inaugural addresses, the Monroe Doctrine, Rights of Man, treaties and more.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Gov/US-History/*


HUMOR
Monty Python's Flying Circus
    Collection of all of the popular Monty Python sketches and screenplays, including Holy Grail and Life of Brian.

    Address: nic.funet.fi
    Path: /pub/culture/tv+film/series/MontyPython

    Address: ocf.berkeley.edu
    Path: /pub/Library/Monty_Python


INTERNET: HELP
Jargon File
    Pronunciation, definitions and examples of computer and Internet terms, acronyms and abbreviations. Humorous, but informative. This file is available via many Anonymous FTP from many sites, one of which is listed below. Search for "jargon" with Archie for others.

    Address: world.std.com
    Path: /obi/Nerd.Humor/webster/jargon


INTERNET: RESOURCES
Anonymous FTP Site List
    A huge list of Anonymous FTP sites on the Internet.

    Address: ftp.shsu.edu
    Path: /pub/ftp-list/sites.Z


LANGUAGE
Latin Study Guides
    Study Guides to Wheelock's Latin, the most widely used introductory Latin textbook in American colleges and universities.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Library/Articles/Language/latin.stu


LIBRARIES
Accessible Library Catalogs & Databases
    A large document with detailed instructions on how to access the computerized library systems of many universities around the world.

    Address: ftp.unt.edu
    Path: /libraries/libraries.txt


LITERATURE: COLLECTIONS
Project Gutenberg
    Project Gutenberg is planned as a storage- and clearing-house for making books available very cheaply. Much of the work, so far, has focused on classic literature (for which the copyright has expired). They have books by many authors, including Mark Twain, H.G. Wells, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. They also have The Bible, The Book of Mormon, and The Koran in ASCII format ...

    Address: info.umd.edu
    Path: /info/ReadingRoom/Fiction/*

    Address: mrcnext.cso.uiuc.edu
    Path: /pub/etext/*

    Address: oes.orst.edu
    Path: /pub/data/etext/*


MAGAZINES
E-Zine List
    A list of electronic magazines available on the Internet.

    Address: netcom.com
    Path: /pub/johnl/zines/e-zine-list


MILITARY
U.S. Code of Military Justice
    The first 12 chapters of this legal guide for the military.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Gov/UCMJ/*


MUSIC
Top (and Bottom) 100 Lists
    Various "100" lists, including MTV top 100 videos, top 100 albums, and worst 100 singles of the last 25 years.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Library/Music/Lists/*


ORGANIZATIONS
Electronic Frontier Foundation
    The Electronic Frontier Foundation's purpose is to ensure that the new communications technology era is available to everyone, and that everyone's ... rights are protected therein. Plenty of legal information, EFF publications, and many related articles and zines are available here.

    Address: ftp.eff.org
    Path: pub/EFF/*


PHYSICS
Theoretical Physics Preprint List
    Papers on general relativity and quantum cosmology, and high energy physics.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Library/Document/particle.tbl


POLITICS: INTERNATIONAL
NATO Handbook
    Documents explaining NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) -- how it works, the future role of the alliance, its organization and structure, and other related information.

    Address: ftp.spies.com
    Path: /Gov/NATO-HB/*


PSYCHOLOGY
Psycoloquy
    A regularly published collection of articles from all areas of psychology. This resource is sponsored by the American Psychological Association.

    Address: una.hh.lib.umich.edu
    Path: /journals/psyc/*


SCIENCE
The Scientist
    Online version of current issues of The Scientist, a biweekly tabloid newspaper for science professionals.

    Address: ds.internic.net
    Path: /pub/the-scientist/*


SPACE
Frequently Asked Questions About Space
    Get answers to the most frequently asked questions ... regarding NASA, spaceflight, and astrophysics.

    Address: ames.arc.nasa.gov
    Path: /pub/SPACE/FAQ


SOURCES:

All of the entries in this lesson were reprinted from "The Internet Yellow Pages" by Harley Hahn and Rick Stout, and published by Osborne/McGraw Hill. Reprinted by permission. 

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