Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
The UF Software CD is a collection of programs and instructional
files that explain how to connect to and use the University of Florida's
computer services. The programs on this CD can send and retrieve
information over the University's computer network and the Internet,
provide protection against viruses, and enhance your computer's abilities
to view other files.
This is the main instructional document. This document directs you
to other files with specific installation and set up instructions.
To open an instructional file, double-click on the file's name.
Please note: DO NOT redistribute this CD. Only faculty, staff, and
students of the University of Florida may use this CD.
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II. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
It is not necessary to install all of these programs. Nor
is it necessary to install all of the programs at one time.
We recommend:
First:
Read the GatorLink Dial-up Information
and Software section or the DHnet's
Ethernet Port Service section (which
ever is applicable). These sections explain how to access
the University's computer services and the Internet.
Second:
Install and set up a web browser program and an electronic
mail (E-mail) program. Most of your networking needs will be
satisfied by these two programs.
Third:
Install any other programs as needed. If you do not have
an anti-virus program, we recommend installing McAfee's
Virex software.
Special Note:
Most installation programs require all other programs to
be closed. We recommend that you printout and read the file of each
program you are installing before you begin the installation. If you
are unable to printout the file, read the "How to Install" section
carefully and make notes.
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III. DHNET'S ETHERNET PORT SERVICE
DHNet is the Division of Housing Ethernet fiber optic computer
network. DHNet allows access to the University's campus-wide network
and the Internet with some restrictions. If you live in the one
of Housing's residence halls with DHNet services and would like connection
information, read the file:
DHNet
Setup Instructions
Be sure to read the Housing's
Rules & Regulations in regard to DHNet Services.
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IV. CIRCA WALK-UP PORT SERVICES
The CIRCA labs provide connections to the UF campus network and the
Internet through CIRCA's Walkup Internet ports. To use these ports,
read the file: CIRCA
Lab Walk-up port Service.
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V. GATORLINK DIAL-UP INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE
This section explains how to access the university's computer service
and the Internet using the modem and network software on your computer.
Should your computer require a modem program, it is also provided
on this CD.
There are two dialer programs on this CD that will enable you to
access the University of Florida's GatorLink
and NERDC Dial-up service.
IF you have MAC OS X, then follow the directions in the file,
GATORLINK
SETUP FOR MACOSX
IF you have an earlier operating system, follow the directions below
and you will be directed to the proper information. Open the Apple
menu and select the Control Panels option. Look for
the control panel PPP (also called Remote
Access). Follow the directions in the file, GATORLINK
SETUP FOR PROWER PCS
If you are unable to find the PPP or Remote Access control panel,
contact the UF Computing Help Desk.
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VI. WEB BROWSERS
Several versions of Netscape's and Microsoft's browser suite are
available on this CD. These suites provide web browsers, e-mail
programs (client) and web page editor.
Before installing a web browser, we recommend reading the file, Choosing
a Web Browser. It explaines the system requirements of each browser
suite. If you know which web browser you want to install, then
follow the directions in one of these installation files:
INSTALLING
NETSCAPE 7
INSTALL INTERNET
EXPLORER
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VII. E-MAIL SOFTWARE
E-mail services for faculty, staff, and students are provided through
the University's GatorLink service and departmental computer accounts.
If you want to install an E-mail program that can read and organize
your E-mail messages, we recommend reading the file: CHOOSING
AN EMAIL PROGRAM
This file contains general information that will help you configure
any E-mail program (client) to use GatorLink's E-mail service, CIRCA's
grove mail server or NERDC's nersp mail server. This document
also discusses the different features you should consider when choosing
an E-mail program (client).
IF you plan to use Netscape's Navigator 7.x to manage your E-mail
messages, then use Netscape's instructions in the Web
Browser section.
IF you plan to use Microsoft's Outlook Express
to manage your E-mail messages, then read the file: INSTALLING
OUTLOOK EXPRESS
IF you plan to use the E-mail client Eudora to manage
your E-mail messages,Follow the directions in the file, INSTALLING
EUDORA.
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VIII. TELNET CLIENTS
Telnet clients allow you to connect to other computers on the University
campus network (and the Internet). These terminal emulators
allow you to submit keyboard commands and view the text output of
programs running on the other machine.
tn3270 clients are used with IBM systems such as the NERDC NERVM
computer. VT100 telnet clients are used with Unix computer systems
such as the CIRCA grove computer system.
If you want a telnet program, read one of the following files:
INSTALLING BROWN TN3270
(3270 terminal emulator)
INSTALLING NCSA TELNET (vt100
terminal emulator)
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IX. ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
McAfee's Virex program monitors and intercepts viruses before they
are loaded onto your computer. If you want to install this program,
read the file, INSTALLING
MCAFEE VIREX
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X. FTP CLIENTS
The program Fetch allows you to transfer files between your computer
and another computer on a network (Internet). If you want to
install this program, read this file:
INSTALLING FETCH (Dartmouth's Fetch)
This program is particularly useful for uploading and downloading
files to servers that are restricted by a usernames and passwords.
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XI. ADOBE ACROBAT READER
Many companies use ".PDF" formatted files to present information
on the web. If you want to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader and its
plug-ins for web browsers that allow you to view, navigate, and print
documents in the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), read this file:
INSTALLING
ADOBE READER
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XII. DECOMPRESSION PROGRAM
Many files on the Internet are encoded (to reduce the size of the
file) so that they can be downloaded and uploaded more efficiently.
If you want to install a program which allows you to decode these
files, read the file:
INSTALLING
STUFFIT EXPANDER
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XIII. MOVIE PLAYER & GRAPHIC VIEWER
Quicktime is no longer avaiable on this CD. If you would like
to obtain this Movie Player and Graphics application you can download
the free version using your web browser from:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
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XIV. COPYRIGHT AND DISTRIBUTION
INFORMATION
This CD-ROM is intended for faculty, staff, and students of the University
of Florida. Most programs can be used freely as long as you maintain
your affiliation with the university.
Should you lose your affiliation with the university, some of these
programs will need to be purchased or removed from your computer.
DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE THIS CD-ROM.
The programs on this CD-ROM are not to be considered affiliated with
one another. They are the work of separate groups, individuals
and companies. Every program on this CD-ROM provides its
own files describing (in complete detail) its copyright and
distribution rights.
They are provided "as is" and CIRCA does not make any claim about
the performance of these products or take any responsibility for any
damage caused by their use.
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XVI. CONTACT INFORMATION
Any questions concerning this CD-ROM can be directed to the UF Computing
Help Desk. Phone: (352) 392-4357 (392-HELP)
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