"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

Path: /pub/nic/agricultural.list

your "cd" or "chdir" command should be

cd /pub/nic

and your "get" command should be

get agricultural.list

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:

- The README file is your friend. Get it every time you see it!

- LOOK AROUND! Just because I have told you where a file is, that does not mean that that file is the only file that you can get. Use the "DIR" command often :)

- Just because the path address may be /pub/nic/articles, that does NOT mean that you have to go straight to that directory. You are more than welcome to take the "scenic route" to the file (example: type "cd pub", then type "dir" to look around the pub directory. When you are done in the "pub" directory, type "cd nic", and then type "dir" to look around the "nic" directory ...)

- Sites appear and disappear every second, and files are shifted around just as frequently. If you get into a site and can not find the file that you are looking for, look in the README file for a directory of files. If that fails, get out of the site and try an Archie search for the file (using the file's name as the searchterm).

- Remember, with most FTP clients CASE COUNTS . Typing get AGRICULTURAL.LIST won't work if the file is named agricultural.list

- If you are using FTPmail, you can use the "dir" command just as easily as everyone else. Just type "dir" on the line following your "chdir" command.

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 dowloading 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: csd4.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.

Patrick Douglas Crispen
pcrispe1@ua1vm.ua.edu
The University of Alabama

The views expressed in this letter do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa.

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