Hi John Carlson, hope you are having a nice day
14-Jan-98 16:55:42, John Carlson wrote to All
          Subject: New to the Internet
 JC> I am new to the internet, and would like to know the names of any
 JC> good books that are worth buying that will help me understand how
 JC> everything works.. I am also wondering about telnet, what it is,
 JC> what it does, and how to use it. thanks john
 JC> JOHN CARLSON
 JC> * Evaluation copy of Silver Xpress. Day # 13 * Silver Xpress V4.4
get a "dummies" book.. they're very good.. also.. telnet is ALMOST like
calling a bbs... only you connect to his/her server instead of using
dial-up.. a lot of bbses are connected to a telnet server, and you can dial
them up.. my friend has one at 24.112.113.114 (port 9999)
don't forget to check out http://www.geocities.com/MadisonAvenue/3280/
for some GREAT! free stuff!
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