Question 1. Using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) with Geocities.

How do I configure my FTP client?

                              1.Set your FTP client to connect to: ftp.oocities.com.
                              2.Set your user name to your Yahoo! GeoCities member name.
                              3.Set your password to your Yahoo! GeoCities password.
                              4.Connect to the Yahoo! GeoCities FTP server. (You should be presented
                                with a list of the files in your Yahoo! GeoCities directory.)

File is at http://www.oocities.org/Area51/Omega/5487/Ftp.html

Question 2. Issues

Chapter 25 Pg 272 Item 7
Lesson 6 #2
Posted July 24, 1999

Sex on the Information Superhighway

You sure you want a link?
Sharing of information with the goal of advancing understanding and
knowledge is what the Internet is all about. While I am not into
"swinging" and am disgusted by kiddie porn I have to admit to spending some time at some pornographic sites. While many have joined together to offer their combined services these sites are some of the most competitive online. The layout and use of multimedia on the better sites is astounding. I have acquired some great code from some of these
sites as well as a better understanding of the "swingers" lifestyle.

I wonder if these type of sites were not online if we
would have had the amount of advancement we have had in multimedia?
Like the space program and the military has resulted in technological advances, I believe that some of the advances we have seen in multimedia have come about as a result of the people behind these sites. For example, you can now buy a color computer camera for under $69.00.

As far as the really bad stuff . . . law enforcement officers are already cracking down on some of these people and while there is a lot out there I feel a case may not have been made
on some of these perverts if they were not online.
http://www.kentuckyconnect.com/heraldleader/news/060197/n20porn2.html

Finally . . . we go back to the much debated question of what is considered pornographic? Yesterday's porn is considered pretty mild by today's standards. It is interesting to note some of the hairstyles, poses, and body shapes that were considered alluring.
I wonder what future generations will
think of our offerings?

COMPUTER PORN CONVICTION A FIRST
A 20 year old Mississauga man will be sentenced July 20 for
creating and distributing child pornography on a computer
bulletin board. Read more about it here:
http://cpsr.org/cpsr/lists/listserv_archives/cyber-rights/950726

Question 3. Emerging Technologies -
A Computer that Talks and can be used like a Telephone.

Using the computer as a telephone and conferencing device is fast changing how we work and play.
While many of the telephone companies are complaining about the loss of revenue they need to get
out of their horse and buggy and jump into the automobile! Some have come around and that is good to see.
It's amazing to note that a small company in Germany can have such a profound affect on the world
in four short years. We are indeed becoming a Global Community and economy.

Just before classes started I experimented with talking with my Nephew via computer using a free program called
Roger Wilco
http://www.resounding.com/

It is like using a walkie-talkie. Essentially it records and sends your messages back and forth. Pretty cool.

Another free download can be used with ICQ to speak with others having ICQ.
http://icq.com/icqtour/events/voicemessage.html

Question 4. Recording Audio

My Audio Greeting can be found on my Home page. I did not set it to auto play but decided to let the audience chose.

http://www.oocities.org/Area51/Omega/5487/index.html

Question 5. Browser Add-Ons

I have the following:
Microsoft Internet Gaming Zone (the only game on my workhorse computer)
NetZip Downloader
ViVo Active Player ver 2.1
Adobe Acrobat
Quick Time
RealPlayer G2
Beatnik Player Stub v1.0.0.1
Shockwave for Director
Shockwave Flash
NNPE Account Setup Plug-in
Netscape Default Plug-in (hmmm no mime type or suffixes listed here . . . Houston, I think we may have a problem.)

Question 7. Downloading Software

The first thing anyone should download is GoZilla or GetRight if you get kicked off by your ISP
or have other problems, these programs will let you resume from where you left off.

http://www.getright.com/

Video editor
This shareware version will automatically close after every
7 minutes of use and some of its features are disabled.
A full featured version can be purchased for $15.

RBCap
http://www.i2.i-2000.com/~rbartick/free.htm

GIF Dispenser by Yokisoft - Dispenser allows you to
design and create web graphics quickly and easily.
Banners, buttons, etc. Sliders to adjust colors.
Shareware, Registration is $19 if you continue to use.
http://www.jumbo.com/pages/mm/at/pod/

Squeeze It
Allows you to compress/re compress
any of over 20 different image formats to save
space and web site download time. It allows you
to visually fine-tune the compression settings,
giving you total control over the compression process
and letting you find the perfect balance between file size
and picture quality. Also will save your settings
and process in batch (5 at a time).

It is a $15 shareware program
Windows 95/98/NT. - File size: 3,089 KB

http://www.jumbo.com/pages/mm/at/pod/042199.html

WinAmp 2.24 by Nullsoft 1100 Kbytes

Winamp is a very fast, flexible,
high-fidelity music player for Windows 95/98/NT.
It capable of playing most of
the available audio formats. In addition it
has download able audio visualization,
audio effect plugins and customizable interfaces.

http://www.jumbo.com/pages/int/files.asp?x_fileid=152562&S=14975&ord=&mv=2

This makes 6 below:

If you need to transfer your files to your server via FTP, WS_FTP LE is an excellent file transfer program that
is free for non-commercial use.

http://www.ipswitch.com/cgi/download_eval.pl?product=WL-1000

9. Buddy Messaging Systems

I've used AOL Messenger, Yahoo Pager, and ICQ.
Love em all but have fondness most for ICQ . . . have not had the time to fully explore
and install all the plug-ins but it is on my list.
This is a link to their "power tools".
http://www.icq.com/sitecreator/

I have used it to Transfer files, communicate with a group of people in
a chat where you cn see what everyone is typing even as they tYp it (errors and all {;>D
and it is how my Nephew and I often communicate. We have gotten to
be real good buddies because of ICQ.

In this lesson, we will take a look at FTP, do some critical thinking about
societal issues and the future direction of the Internet.  Additionally, you
will also be able to explore some fun concepts such as sound files, free stuff,
IRC chat and conferencing.
     Please note that it is not necessary to do every question.  You must do
Question 1, Question 2 and Question 3.  Then pick 4 more questions from the
remaining 9 questions.  That makes a total of 7 questions.  Question 2 should be
posted to the Forum under the Discussion area.  Question 4 should be sent to the
class listserv.  Question 8 should be sent using the Forum mail to team feature.
All other answers should be sent to me via e-mail.