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

     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 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.


   PATRICK DOUGLAS CRISPEN    THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS LETTER DO NOT
    PCRISPE1@UA1VM.UA.EDU      NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF THE
  THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA      UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - TUSCALOOSA

      ROADMAP: COPYRIGHT PATRICK CRISPEN 1994. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.