MHP Home Page - Public Access Services

This page introduces Gopher, FTP, Telnet, and TN3270. These are somewhat older, but still very powerful, Internet technologies. NOTE:Not all Web browsers support all features. If you have some prior experience, these sites should be self-explanatory.

If you have any comments, please E-mail them to me: <mhp@lightlink.com>

Max Parke

Gopher at the Univerisity of Minnesota: gopher2.tc.umn.edu
Gopher is a simple menu-based system which allows you to navigate information directories and files.
FTP to Project Gutenberg uiarchive.cso.uiuc.edu
A public FTP (file transfer server) site chosen at random. Project Gutenberg's goal is "getting on-line books to anyone who wants them".
NOTE: For any serious file transfer work you should run FTP directly rather than under the Web browser as we are here.
Telnet to NIC (Network Information Center) ds.internic.net
Telnet emulates a VT-100 terminal to allow you to access a remote host. There are several valid public logins, including guest, archie, and gopher. Not recommended for beginners.
TN3270 to Rice University Fondren Library library.rice.edu
TN3270 emulates an IBM 3270 terminal, allowing you to access IBM mainframes, which do not work with ordinary Telnet. This sample host maintains public libraries. When you receive the sign-on screen, press the ENTER key. Not recommended for beginners.