Return to TopThe 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.
Return to TopIt 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.
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:
Be sure to read the Housing's Rules & Regulations in regard to DHNet 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.
Return to TopThis 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.
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 explains 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:
Return to TopE-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.
Return to TopTelnet 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)
INSTALLING MacSSH (VT100, VT220, ANSI and Linux Terminal emulator)
Return to TopMcAfee'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
Return to TopThe 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.
Return to TopMany 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:
Return to TopMany web pages now use flash and shockwave to display images and movies. To learn how to download and install these programs please visit their corresponding links under utilities in the navigation menu to your left hand side, or click on the links below:
INSTALLING FLASH
INSTALLING SHOCKWAVE
Quicktime is no longer available 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:
Return to TopThis 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.
Return to TopAny questions concerning this CD-ROM can be directed to the UF Computing Help Desk. Phone: (352) 392-HELP (392-4357)