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Computer Undergroud Digest Vol. 04 Issue 40
Computer underground Digest Sun Aug 30, 1992 Volume 4 : Issue 40
Editors: Jim Thomas and Gordon Meyer (TK0JUT2@NIU.BITNET)
Copy Editor: Etaion Shrdlu, III
Archivist: Brendan Kehoe
Shadow-Archivist: Dan Carosone
CONTENTS, #4.40 (Aug 30, 1992)
File 1--Moderators' Corner (triviata de jour)
File 2--CuD Back issues now available from the mailserv
File 3--Dvorak, Viruses, and Cracking
File 4--Third Annual Xmascon
File 5--INTERNET Information Resources for CMC
Cu-Digest is a weekly electronic journal/newsletter. Subscriptions are
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contacted by voice (815-753-6430), fax (815-753-6302) or U.S. mail at:
Jim Thomas, Department of Sociology, NIU, DeKalb, IL 60115.
Issues of CuD can also be found in the Usenet comp.society.cu-digest
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Date: Sun, 30 Aug 92 10:46:31 CDT
From: Moderators <tk0jut2@mvs.cso.niu.edu>
Subject: File 1--Moderators' Corner (triviata de jour)
Ah, sordid responses and announcements:
1. DON'T FORGET: If you read CuD as Usenet's alt.society.cu-digest,
YOU MUST change over to comp.society.cu-digest. The alt group will
disappear in two weeks.
2. CuD has been coming out twice a week since the shift to the comp
hierarchy. This is temporary, and we'll resume to the normal weekly
schedule in about 2 weeks.
3. We plan three special issues in the next few weeks. One will be a
retrospective on Cliff Stoll's The Cuckoo's Egg. Two others will be
(1) a summary of the Software Publisher's Association followed by (2)
a set of commentaries on the SPA. We are hoping for a third in which
the SPA responds and joins the dialogue.
4. Some Usenet readers had problems reading issue #4.39. We hope we
have the kinks worked out, but if you continue to have problems, let
us know and we'll try to resolve them. The current format of
"Subject:" line, length, and style has been worked out as a compromise
between the variations on different systems. For readers new to CuD,
we remind ya'll that Usenet readership constitutes less than two-thirds
of all readers, and we have to try to accommodate the other third as
well. If you have problems, let us know, but we can't always resolve
them, especially if they create problems for others.
5. For those wanting back issues: Time (and space) don't allow us mail
out back issues in either electronic or hardcopy format. Mike
Batchelor has made back issues available via mailserv (see following
file), and other sources of back issues are listed in introduction to
each issue.
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Date: 30 Aug 1992 09:15:07 +0000 (GMT)
From: mike@BATPAD.LGB.CA.US
Subject: File 2--CuD Back issues now available from the mailserv
((MODERATORS' NOTE: Mike Batchelor has set up a mailserve for
back issues of CuD. Bitnet readers without ftp access will find this
especially helpful. Below are the instructions)).
CuD back issues are in aotd/vol?.zoo. An index is also
available, which I'll try to keep updated as new back issues are
added.
You may request them from mailserv@batpad.lgb.ca.us as follows:
In the body of your message, place the command
GET aotd/vol?,zoo UUE <or XXE>
GET aotd/index.zoo UUE <or XXE>
Use the volume number in place of the question mark. Wildcards are
not supported, but you may request more than one file in the same
message, one request per line. Files may be requested either UUencoded
or XXencoded. The default is to UUencode.
The mailserv will soon implement a QUIT command. Until then, just
ignore the spurious "Command not supported" message when it eats
your sig. This is harmless, and does not affect the status of your
request.
You are welcome to request the general INDEX file with the INDEX
command, and retrieve any files that are available from the mailserv.
You may also call The Batchelor Pad PCBoard and download any files on
your first call, no muss, no fuss. The telephone number is
310-494-8084, 8N1, 2400-14,400 bps V.32bis/V.42bis.
Problems and questions about the mailserv itself should be directed to me,
at the address below. Questions about the AOTD list should be directed
to Chris at cappucci@crs.cl.msu.edu.
[] Mike Batchelor -- mike@batpad.lgb.ca.us
[] Long Beach, California
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Date: 28 Aug 92 15:52:10 EDT
From: Gordon Meyer <72307.1502@COMPUSERVE.COM>
Subject: File 3--Dvorak, Viruses, and Cracking
A Cu-Digest reader recently suggested that John Dvorak's column in the
May 1992 issue of _PC Computing_ was worth a laugh or two. I eagerly
looked it up at the local library...
Well, I can't honestly say that the librarian tossed me out for
excessive giggling, but I did find some of Dvorak's concepts
interesting. For example, it appears Mr. Dvorak believes that
anti-cracking laws are responsible for the current wave of computer
virus attacks...
"...a large group of dedicated hobbyists are writing their
%virus% code out of boredom. I think it all stems from the
new federal law prohibiting computer cracking. Cracking
used to keep these kids busy." (p108)
Hmmmm. And I suppose before kids kept busy with cracking they used to
shop- lift. I guess it wasn't coincidence I lost my copy of _Steal
This Book_ a few weeks before I broke into my first minicomputer. If
only I'd been at the drug store stuffing comic books under my jacket
instead.
Another interesting tidbit found in the same issue is a discussion of
"stealth" viruses. Yes, viruses that you don't know you have and
can't be detected. I can't wait for the first 'anti-stealth' virus
protection software. Reminds me of the old joke about Elephant
Repellent. "But there aren't any elephants in NYC"..."See how well it
works!." In all seriousness, I've heard of 'stealth' viruses, but
Dvorak is really sounding the alarm in this issue, much to the
amusement of Jim Seymour, his debate opponent on the matter.
Finally, Dvorak treats us to some major 'tsk-tsk'ing' (for our foreign
readers: an expression of moral contempt) over VR and sex. He says
the entire concept of using Virtual Reality for sexual gratification
or exploration is simply "un-American" (whatever that means). Oh
Damn, that's exactly what I was going to turn to once the anti-virus
laws kick in. ::sigh::
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Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 21:24 CDT
From: dfx@NUCHAT.SCCSI.COM(dFx International Digest)
Subject: File 4--Third Annual Xmascon
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dFx International Digest and cDc - Cult Of The Dead Cow proudly present :%
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The Third Annual%
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X M A S C O N%
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AKA%
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H 0 H 0 C O N%
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"Here... why don't you talk to my lawyer"%
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Who: All Hackers, Journalists, Security Personnel, Federal Agents,%
Lawyers, Authors and Other Interested Parties.%
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Where: Howard Johnson's - Hobby Airport%
7777 Airport Boulevard%
Houston, Texas 77061%
U.S.A.%
Tel: (800) 654-2000%
Hou: (713) 644-1261%
Fax: (713) 644-1117%
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When: Friday December 18 through Sunday December 20, 1992%
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Somebody call hotel security, we're at it again! Xmas/HoHoCon '92, three%
years and running. HoHoCon '91 turned out to be the largest and most chaotic%
gathering of any other computer underground conference ever, yet it was also%
the most organized and well planned. Everything from party ball soccer to%
interhotel telegrams from Cliff Stoll to elite cYbuR-strippers, and everyone%
from Bruce Sterling to Erik Bloodaxe & Doc Holiday of Comsec to K0DE WARRI0R%
himself. It was also the first conference to produce .gifs, a definite new%
trend. How we got away with it is still a mystery, and how we'll top it,%
I just don't know. But you can bet we're gonna try! We're looking to get an%
even larger group of people from the computer underground, computer%
security, media, and telecommunications world together to discuss a variety%
of topics. Still no ego trip either, the event will once again be open to%
the public so that anyone may attend, and everyone is encouraged to%
participate in the activities.%
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Hotel Information%
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This year, we've moved the conference from Intercontinental Airport to Hobby%
Airport. This was mainly due to conference room availability and room%
pricing. It shouldn't create an inconvenience as most airlines service both%
Airports.%
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The Hobby Airport Howard Johnson's Lodge is located almost directly across%
the street from the entrance of the airport (approximately one block west if%
facing the airport). The HoHoCon group room rates are $41.00 plus tax (15%)%
per night, your choice of either single or double. There are also 2 suites%
available, a mini and a large. You can call the hotel for pricing and%
availability of the suites. Once again, when you make your reservations%
(800-654-2000, which is also reachable from Houston), you will need to tell%
them you are with the HoHoCon Conference to receive the reduced room rate,%
otherwise you will be shelling out $59.00. There is no charge for children,%
regardless of age, when they occupy the same room as their parents.%
Specially designed rooms for the handicapped are available. The hotel%
provides free on call transportation to and from the airport. The hotel%
restaurant, The Mulberry Tree, is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Meal prices%
range between $5 and $10, with breakfast being closer to $5 and dinner%
closer to $10. There is also a buffet available for $6.95. The hotel bar,%
The Hobby Saloon, is open from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. and features the general%
assortment of table games and bar attractions. There is an outdoor pool and%
an exercise room. Car rental agencies are located in the lobbies of both the%
hotel and airport. Unlike last year, there will be no need to hack the%
television sets as the hotel provides free cable tv, which includes HBO%
(don't know about those wonderfully edited R rated hotel pornos yet, kidz).%
Check-in and check-out times are both 12:00 noon. Earlier check-in is%
allowed if there are rooms available. If you need further information,%
contact us or the hotel directly.%
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If you are only able to get a flight into Intercontinental Airport, there is%
a shuttle that will take you to Hobby for $11.50. Departures start at 10%
a.m. and continue until 10 p.m., leaving every hour on the hour. For more%
information contact the Hobby Airport Limousine Service at (713) 644-8359.%
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Similar to last year, the hotel is placing the HoHoCon guests (those renting%
rooms) in their own building (smart move). Thus, we are encouraging people%
to make their reservations as early as possible to ensure themselves a room%
in our building. As of this writing, there are 6 rooms reserved and there is%
a total of 40 rooms in the building.%
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If you plan to drive to the conference, plan your route to get you to%
Interstate 45. From there, if you are coming from the North (which most of%
you will be), take I-45 South to the Broadway exit. Make a right on Broadway%
and drive down for about a mile or so until you come to Airport Boulevard%
(you will be right in front of the airport at this point). Make a right%
on Airport Boulevard and the hotel is one block down on the right.%
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If you are coming from the South, take I-45 North to Airport Boulevard. Go%
left on Airport Boulevard and the hotel will be on the right, one block%
past the airport.%
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HoHoCon will last 3 days, with the actual conference being held on Saturday,%
December 19, starting at 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 noon, depending on the number%
of speakers, and continuing until 4:30 p.m. The reason for having to vacate%
the conference room so early is because there is a Christmas party following%
our conference. Hopefully, the partiers will get so drunk, loud and%
obnoxious that the hotel staff won't have the time to pay attention to us.%
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This is actually a pre 'official announcement', so at this point, we don't%
exactly have all of the conference itself planned. We are still in the midst%
of arranging times and confirming speakers. We would like to have a number%
of people speak on a varied assortment of topics. If you would like to%
speak, please contact us as soon as possible and let us know who you are,%
who you represent (if anyone), the topic you wish to speak on, a rough%
estimate of how long you will need, and whether or not you will be needing%
any audio-visual aids. The main announcement will probably be going out in%
three weeks, and we will be releasing updates every three to four weeks%
after that.%
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We would like to have people bring interesting items and videos again this%
year, so if you have anything you think people would enjoy having the chance%
to see, please let us know ahead of time, and tell us if you will need any%
help getting it to the conference. If all else fails, just bring it to the%
con and give it to us when you arrive. We will also include a list of items%
and videos that will be present in a future update.%
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We received a nice amount of media support last year in the form of%
pre-conference announcements and would greatly appreciate the same this%
year. Besides our updates, you will most likely be able to get HoHoCon%
details from CuD, Informatik, Mondo 2000, and Phrack Magazine. If you are a%
journalist and would like to do a story on HoHoCon 92, or know someone who%
would, contact us with any questions you may have, or feel free to use and%
reprint any information in this file.%
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If anyone requires any additional information, needs to ask any questions,%
wants to RSVP, or would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the%
HoHoCon updates, you may write myself (Drunkfux) or any of the other%
HoHoCon planning committee members (uh... whoever they may be) at:%
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dfx@nuchat.sccsi.com%
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For those without net access, we'll list a few boards to reach us on in the%
upcoming announcement, as well as a P.O. Box. Currently, your best bet would%
be to try any of the cDc systems. Mainly, Demon Roach Underground -%
(806) 794-4362, Login: THRASH, NUP: Jihad (I think).%
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HoHoCon 92 will be a priceless learning experience for professionals (yeah,%
right) and gives journalists a chance to gather information and ideas direct%
from the source. It is also one of the very few times when all the members%
of the computer underground can come together for a realistic purpose. We%
urge people not to miss out on an event of this caliber, which doesn't%
happen very often. If you've ever wanted to meet some of the most famous%
people from the hacking community, this may be your one and only chance.%
Don't wait to read about it in all the magazines, and then wish you had%
attended, make your plans to be there now! Be a part of what we hope to be%
our largest and greatest conference ever.%
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Remember, to make your reservations, call (800) 654-2000 and tell them%
you're with HoHoCon.%
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 92 02:07:38 -0400
From: John Arthur December <decemj@RPI.EDU>
Subject: File 5--INTERNET Information Resources for CMC
Information Sources: the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication
==================================================================
Compiled by John December (decemj@rpi.edu), Release 1.53, 07 Aug 92
Additions/comments welcome. This document & updates are available via
anonymous ftp. Host: ftp.rpi.edu, file: pub/communications/internet-cmc
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PURPOSE: to list pointers to information describing the Internet,
computer networks, and issues related to computer-mediated
communication (CMC). Topics of interest include the technical,
social, cognitive, and psychological aspects of CMC.
AUDIENCE: this file is useful for those getting started in understanding
the Internet and CMC; it compactly summarizes sources of
information for those who are already exploring these issues.
ASSUMPTIONS: to access many information sources listed here you must
have access to and know how to use anonymous ftp, email, or
USENET newsgroups. Some files are in TeX or PostScript format.
========================
Contents:
Section -1- THE INTERNET AND SERVICES
Section -2- INFORMATION SERVICES/ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS
Section -3- SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Section -4- NEWSGROUPS
Section -5- SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Section -1- THE INTERNET AND SERVICES
========================================================================
This section lists information about the Internet, services available
on it, and topics related to computer networking.
o INTERNET DESCRIPT,SCRIPT='SPELL'IONS ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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New User's Questions ftp.nisc.sri.com fyi/fyi4.txt
Hitchhikers Guide ftp.nisc.sri.com rfc/rfc1118.txt
Gold in Networks! ftp.nisc.sri.com rfc/rfc1290.txt
Zen & Art of Internet ftp.cs.widener.edu pub/zen/
Zen ASCII version csn.org pub/net/zen/
Guide Internet/Bitnet hydra.uwo.ca libsoft/guide1.txt
NSF Resource Guide nnsc.nsf.net resource-guide/
NWNet Internet Guide ftphost.nwnet.net nic/nwnet/user-guide/
SURANet Internet Guide ftp.sura.net pub/nic/infoguide.*.txt
NYSERNet Internet Guide nysernet.org pub/guides/Guide.*.text
CERFNet Guide nic.cerf.net cerfnet/cerfnet_guide/
DDN New User Guide nic.ddn.mil netinfo/nug.doc
AARNet Guide aarnet.edu.au pub/resource-guide/
Internet Monthly Report nis.nsf.net internet/newsletters/
Internet Maps ftp.merit.edu maps/
o INFO REPOSITORIES ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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FYIs ftp.nisc.sri.com fyi/fyi-index.txt
RFCs ftp.nisc.sri.com rfc/rfc-index.txt
Standards nis.nsf.net documents/std/INDEX.std
Network Info Center nic.ddn.mil netinfo/
Network Info ftp.nisc.sri.com netinfo/
Network Info nic.switch.ch /
UUNET archive ftp.uu.net uunet-info/
Telecomm Archives lcs.mit.edu telecom-archives/
Usenet Repository pit-manager.mit.edu pub/usenet/
Library of Congress seq1.loc.gov pub/iug/index
o NETWORKING ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Network Reading List ftp.uu.net inet/doc/
Internetworking Guides ra.msstate.edu pub/docs/
GAO Internet Security merit.edu pub/doc/gao_rpt
List of FTP Sites pilot.njin.net pub/ftp-list/
NREN Information nis.nsf.net nren/
NSF Plan/Interim NREN expres.cise.nsf.gov recompete/impl.ascii
Uses of Networking infolib.murdoch.edu.au pub/gde/netser/usenetworks.gde
Intro TCP/IP topaz.rutgers.edu tcp-ip-docs/tcp-ip-intro.doc
o SERVICES ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Yanoff Services List csd4.csd.uwm.edu pub/inet.services.txt
MaasInfo Indexes ftp.unt.edu articles/maas/maasinfo.files
Gopher boombox.micro.umn.edu pub/gopher/
Archie archie.mcgill.ca archie/doc/whatis.archie
Alex infolib.murdoch.edu.au pub/soft/alex/alexintro.doc
WAIS sketch/overview hydra.uwo.ca libsoft/wais.txt
WAIS paper julian.uwo.ca doc/wais-paper.text
WAIS information think.com wais/wais-discussion/
Email Services hydra.uwo.ca libsoft/email_services.txt
Public access UNIX gvl.unisys.com pub/nixpub/long
Internet access BBS wuarchive.wustl.edu pub/
WorldWideWeb info.cern.ch pub/www/doc/the_www_book.*
Dialup BBS list wuarchive.wustl.edu mirrors/msdos/bbslists
Network Service Guides ftp.sura.net pub/nic/network.service.guides/
List of Whois Servers sipb.mit.edu pub/whois/whois-servers.list
HYTELNET access.usask.ca pub/hytelnet/pc/
o DIRECTORIES ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Internet Resource Dir ftp.virginia.edu public_access/*.txt
Electronic Journals ftp.eff.org pub/journals/
Barron Library Catalogs ftp.unt.edu library/
St. George Lib Catalogs nic.cerf.net cerfnet/cerfnet_info/library_catalog/
Technical Reports daneel.rdt.monash.edu.au pub/techreports
Interest Groups List ftp.nisc.sri.com netinfo/interest-groups
Dartmouth Merged SIGL dartcms1.dartmouth.edu siglists/
Online Library Catalogs hydra.uwo.ca libsoft/guide2.txt
Library Access Script sonoma.edu pub/libs.sh
Electronic Conferences ksuvxa.kent.edu library/acadlist.readme
o EMAIL ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Finding Email addresses hydra.uwo.ca libsoft/email_address.txt
College Email addresses pit-manager.mit.edu pub/usenet/soc.college/
Pine email ftp.cac.washington.edu pine/pine.blurb
o COMMUNICATION ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Multiple User Dialogue ftp.math.okstate.edu pub/muds/misc/mud-faq/
Internet Relay Chat(IRC) cs.bu.edu irc/support/tutorial.*
o LANGUAGE/CULTURE ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Net Etiquette Guide ftp.sura.net pub/nic/netiquette.txt
Computer Jargon pit-manager.mit.edu pub/jargon/jargon*
Smileys nic.funet.fi pub/misc/funnies/smiley.txt
Post-Gutenberg infolib.murdoch.edu.au pub/jnl/harnad.jnl
o POPULAR TOPICS ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Current Weathermap GIF vmd.cso.uiuc.edu wx/sa*
Whois Registration nic.ddn.mil netinfo/user-template.txt
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Section -2- INFORMATION SERVICES/ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS
========================================================================
This section lists sources of information devoted to the study of CMC
and computer network technology. Below the description of the services,
newsletters, and journals are tables describing online access if it is
available. [see also DIRECTORIES/Electronic Journals in Section -1-]
o INFORMATION SERVERS
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ALMANAC. A service for multi-media document and information delivery.
It offers many database functions as well.
Comserve. An electronic information service for people interested
in human communication studies.
FTP MAIL get files at anonymous ftp sites via email
HCIBIB. A mail-based retrieval system interface to a database
related to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
LISTSERV. A mailing-list server for group communication. LISTSERVE lists
of interest of interest include:
CNI-DIRECTORIES Coalition for Networked Information Directories.
RFCs (Request For Comments). Documents about various issues for
discussion, covering a broad range of networking issues.
o ELECTRONIC JOURNALS
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Current Cites. A journal which provides citations and brief annotations
for articles from 30 journals in networks and information and
computer technology.
Electronic Journal of Communication/La Revue Electronique de
Communication (EJC/REC). Covers communication theory, research,
practice, and policy.
EJournal. Concerned with implications of electronic networks and texts.
Netweaver. The Newsletter of the Electronic Networking Association.
NETTRAIN is a discussion list about training/support of others in using
the resources available on Bitnet and Internet.
o NEWSLETTERS
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Chaos Corner Dr. Chao's random and interesting things about
computers, networks, and other things
ConneXions Newsletter on information on networking
Inquire: ole@csli.stanford.edu
Internet Review. An "irregular and on-line journal of new and
internesting stuff on the net."
Internet World a newsletter from Meckler Associates
Inquire: meckler@tigger.jvnc.net
Linkletter. The Merit Network's newsletter.
Matrix News (paper newsletter, but partially online) Covers crossnetwork
issues. Some back articles, editorials, and indices online.
Inquire: tic@tic.com
NETNEWS newsletter for network resources
The Public-Access Computer Systems Review (PACSR)
o JOURNAL/SERVICE Access with email to Body of letter
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ALMANAC almanac@oes.orst.edu send guide
Comserve comserve@vm.ecs.rpi.edu Send Comserve Helpfile
Comserve CMC list comserve@vm.ecs.rpi.edu Sub CMC Name
Comserve CMC notes comserve@vm.ecs.rpi.edu Send CMC Notebook
EJC/REC comserve@vm.ecs.rpi.edu Directory EJCREC
EJournal listserv@albany.bitnet Sub EJRNL Name
HCIBIB hcibib@rumpus.colorado.edu query:
Netweaver comserve@vm.ecs.rpi.edu Send Netweave Winter91
RFCs rfc-info@isi.edu help: ways_to_get_rfcs
LISTSERV listserv@uacsc2.albany.edu send listserv memo
CNI-DIRECTORIES listserv@cni.org Subscribe CNI-DIRECTORIES Name
NETTRAIN listserv@ubvm.cc.buffalo.edu Subscribe nettrain Name
FTP MAIL ftpmail@decwrl.dec.com help
PACSR listserv@uhupvm1.uh.edu Subscribe PACS-P Name
o JOURNAL/SERVICE/DOC ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Chaos Corner puffin.cit.cornell.edu cc*.txt
Current Cites a.cni.org current.cites/
Discussion of Comp Conf ftp.nisc.sri.com rfc/rfc1324.txt
Linkletter ftp.merit.edu newsletters/linkletter/
Matrix News (parts) quake.think.com pub/mids/matrix_news/
NETNEWS hydra.uwo.ca libsoft/netnews*.txt
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Section -3- SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
========================================================================
This section lists societies and organizations which are concerned with
issues of electronic information and communication.
Below the description of each organization is a table describing
online access to more information if it is available.
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR): alliance
of computer professionals who discuss the impact of computer
technology on society. (Contact: cpsr@csli.stanford.edu).
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): public interest organization to
educate public about computer and communication technologies.
The Internet Society (ISOC): supports the development of the
Internet and promotes education and applications.
Electronic Networking Association (ENA): "...to promote electronic
networking in ways that enrich individuals, enhance organizations,
and build global communities." [see Netweaver newsletter in
Section -2-]
o INFO FOR ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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EFF ftp.eff.org pub/EFF
ISOC nnsc.nsf.net internet-society/
o INFO FOR Access with email to Body of letter
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CPSR listserv@gwuvm.gwu.edu SUBSCRIBE cpsr Name
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Section -4- NEWSGROUPS
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Newsgroups are sometimes a rich source of information about the
Internet, networks, and CMC issues. This section lists newsgroups in
which topics related to networks, the Internet, or CMC are discussed.
(FAQ) = periodic posting of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & answers.
o INTEREST AREA NEWSGROUP(S)
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Beginners news.announce.newusers
FAQs news.answers
Internet alt.internet.services, alt.best.of.internet
Usenet alt.culture.usenet, alt.uu.future, news.lists
Internet BBS alt.bbs.internet (FAQ)
Email comp.mail.misc (FAQ)
WAIS comp.infosystems.wais
Gopher alt.gopher
Network Info Sources comp.archives, comp.internet.library,
news.lists, comp.protocols.tcp-ip
Newsgroups news.groups, news.announce.newgroups
Information Systems comp.infosystems
ISDN comp.dcom.isdn
Technical Reports comp.doc.techreports
Computer BBS comp.bbs.misc
Telecomm comp.dcom.telecom, clari.nb.telecom
Computer Underground alt.society.cu-digest
MUDS rec.games.mud.announce (FAQ)
IRC alt.irc
PostScript Net Maps news.lists.ps-maps
Hackers alt.hackers
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Section -5- SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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This section lists useful information sources.
o ONLINE BIBLIOGRAPHIES ANONYMOUS FTP HOST FILE OR DIRECTORY/
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Computer Communication infolib.murdoch.edu.au pub/bib/parker.bib
Networked Info Bib infolib.murdoch.edu.au pub/bib/stanton.bib
WAIS Bibliography infolib.murdoch.edu.au pub/bib/lincoln.bib
Electronic Serials infolib.murdoch.edu.au pub/bib/bailey.bib
FYI Bibliography ftp.nisc.sri.com fyi/fyi3.txt
o NETWORKS/CMC JOURNAL SPECIAL ISSUES
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Scientific American, volume 265, number 3, September 1991. Issue on
computer networks.
Journal of Communication, volume 39, number 3, Summer 1989. Issue on
computer communication affecting social power distribution.
Communication Yearbook, volume 12, 1989, chapter 8, "Issues and Concepts
in Research on Computer-Mediated Communication Systems."
o TECHNICAL JOURNALS
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Computer Communication Review (ACM SIGCOMM), Communications of the ACM,
IEEE transactions on communication technology, IEEE Spectrum, Electronics
and communication engineering journal, ONLINE, Information Today, LinkUp,
MIS Quarterly, Information World Review Telecommunications,
Telecommunications Products and Technology, Global Networks
o HUMAN COMMUNICATION JOURNALS
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Communication Quarterly, Communication Research, Communication Yearbook,
Computers and Human Behavior, Human Communication Research, Journal of
Communication, Technical Communication, World Communication
o BOOKS: a selected listing of particularly useful books.
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--BIBLIOGRAPHIES:
Romiszowski, A. J. Computer-mediated communication: a selected
bibliography. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Educational Technology
Publications, 1992.
--COMPUTER NETWORKS:
Adams, Rick and Frey, Donnalyn: !%@:: A Directory of Mail Addressing and
Networks, 2nd Ed. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, 1990.
Kehoe, Brendan P. Zen and the Art of the Internet: A Beginner's Guide.
2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1992.
Kessler, Gary C. ISDN: concepts, facilities, and services. New York:
McGraw-Hill, 1990.
LaQuey, Tracy L., ed. The User's Directory of Computer Networks.
Bedford, MA: Digital Press, 1990.
Motorola Codex. The Basics Book of Information Networking. Reading,
MA: Addison-Wesley, 1992.
Quarterman, John S. The Matrix: Computer Networks and Conferencing
Systems Worldwide. Bedford, MA: Digital Press, 1990.
--COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION:
Chesebro, James W. and Donald G. Bonsall. Computer-mediated
communication: human relationships in a computerized world.
Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press, 1989.
Dunlop, Charles and Rob Kling, eds. Computerization and Controversy:
Value Conflicts and Social Choices. Academic Press, 1991.
Hiltz, Starr Roxanne and Murray Turoff. The Networked Nation: Human
Communication via Computer. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley, 1978.
Sproull, Lee and Sara Kiesler. Connections: New Ways of Working in
the Networked Organization. MIT Press, 1991.
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This document is Copyright 1992 by John December (decemj@rpi.edu).
Permission to use, copy, or distribute this document for non-commercial,
educational purposes is hereby granted, provided that this copyright
and permission notice appear in all copies. I make no representations
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purpose. It is provided "as is" without expressed or implied warranty.
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