GOVnet & K12net Resources

<BODY ALINK="#99CC66" BGCOLOR="#CCCCCC" LINK="#993300" TEXT="#000000" VLINK="#993300"> <TABLE BORDER=0> <TR VALIGN="top"> <TD BGCOLOR="#000000" WIDTH=176> <A HREF="./index.htm"><IMG ALT="home" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=120 SRC="./toc/images/globe.gif" WIDTH=160></A> <A HREF="./govnet.htp"><IMG ALT="GOVnet" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=24 SRC="./toc/images/govnet_off.gif" WIDTH=160></A> <A HREF="./k12net.htp"><IMG ALT="K12net" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=24 SRC="./toc/images/k12net_off.gif" WIDTH=160></A> <A HREF="./infrastructure.htp"><IMG ALT="Infrastructure" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=24 SRC="./toc/images/infrastructure_off.gif" WIDTH=160></A> <A HREF="./contacts.htp"><IMG ALT="Contacts" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=24 SRC="./toc/images/contacts_off.gif" WIDTH=160></A> <A HREF="./resources.htp"><IMG ALT="Resources" BORDER=0 HEIGHT=24 SRC="./toc/images/-resources_off.gif" WIDTH=160></A> </TD> <TD> <H1><SPAN CLASS="paleheading">GOVnet & K12net</SPAN> <BR>Resources</H1> <HR> <P>This page contains links to software updates, configuration instructions, troubleshooting guides and other resources that might be of use to GOVnet and K12net users.</P> <A NAME="sw"><H2>Software Updates</H2></A> <P>Follow the links below for (links to) the latest versions of some popular Internet applications and dial-in-connectivity software.</P> <UL> <LI><A HREF="./resources_macsw.htp">Mac OS Software Updates</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="./resources_windowssw.htp">Windows Software Updates</A></LI> </UL> <A NAME="config"><H2>Configuration Instructions</H2></A> <P>Follow the links below for information about setting up a computer for a dial-in connection to GOVnet or K12net.</P> <UL> <LI><A HREF="./resources_newotpppconfig.htp">Mac OS</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="./resources_newwindows3config.htp">Windows 3.1</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="./resources_newwindows95config.htp">Windows 95</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="./resources_windows98config/">Windows 98</A></LI> </UL> <A NAME="guides"><H2>Troubleshooting Guides</H2></A> <P><BIG>This section is under construction.</BIG></P> <UL> <LI><A HREF="./resources_dialtrouble.htp" TARGET="_parent">GOVnet & K12net Dial-In Q & A</A></LI> </UL> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://til.info.apple.com/" TARGET="_parent">Apple Technical Information Library (TIL)</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/support/" TARGET="_parent">Microsoft Technical Support Online</A></LI> </UL> <A NAME="etc"><H2>Other Resources</H2></A> <P>This section contains links to useful information resources that are not under the control of GOVnet or the State of Vermont.</P> <A NAME="faq-fyi"><H3>Frequently Asked Questions, Glossaries, Bibliographies & Reference Information</H3></A> <P>This section contains links to "frequently asked questions" (<ACRONYM TITLE="frequently-asked question">FAQ</ACRONYM>) and "for your information" (<ACRONYM TITLE="for your information">FYI</ACRONYM>) documents. (For definitions of other Internet acronyms, abbreviations and terms, refer to the <A HREF="http://ds1.internic.net/fyi/fyi18.html" TARGET="_self">Internet User's Glossary</A>.)</P> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://ds1.internic.net/fyi/fyi4.html" TARGET="_self">Answers to Commonly Asked "New Internet User" Questions</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://ds1.internic.net/fyi/fyi7.html" TARGET="_self">Answers to Commonly Asked "Experienced Internet User" Questions</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://ds1.internic.net/fyi/fyi22.html" TARGET="_self">Answers to Commonly Asked "Primary and Secondary School Internet User" Questions</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.qucis.queensu.ca/FAQs/email/bigfinding.html" TARGET="_self">How to Find Someone's EMail Address</A></LI> </UL> <P>Many glossaries of technical terms are available.</P> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://ds1.internic.net/fyi/fyi18.html" TARGET="_self">Internet User's Glossary</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.trinity.edu/~rjensen/245gloss.htm" TARGET="_self">Bob Jensen's Technology and Technology in Education Glossary</A></LI> </UL> <P>A bibliography of introductory internetworking readings is also available.</P> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://ds1.internic.net/fyi/fyi19.html" TARGET="_self">A Short Bibliography of Introductory Internetworking Readings</A></LI> </UL> <P>For platform-specific technical information, visit the extensive Apple or Microsoft online libraries.</P> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://til.info.apple.com/" TARGET="_parent">Apple Technical Information Library (TIL)</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/support/" TARGET="_parent">Microsoft Technical Support Online</A></LI> </UL> <A NAME="lists"><H3>Mailing Lists</H3></A> <P>Mailing lists are email forums. The following lists might be of particular interest to GOVnet & K12net users.</P> <H4>K12net-Announce</H4> <BLOCKQUOTE>K12net-announce is a mailing list that the Govnet group uses to make announcements and to keep technology coordinators and other interested users up-to-date on K12net-related plans and issues. It is not a discussion list. To subscribe, send email to <A HREF="mailto:announce-request@list.k12.vt.us">announce-request@list.k12.vt.us</A> with <KBD>subscribe</KBD> in the body of the message. Questions or comments about k12net-announce may be sent to <A HREF="mailto:owner-announce@list.k12.vt.us">owner-announce@list.k12.vt.us</A>.</BLOCKQUOTE> <H4>Schoolnet</H4> <BLOCKQUOTE>Schoolnet is a mailing list for people who are involved in using technology in Vermont K-12 educational institutions. Its primary purpose is sharing and technical support for the practitioners in Vermont schools.</BLOCKQUOTE> <P>To subscribe to Schoolnet, send email to <A HREF="mailto:maiser@sbsd1.sburl.k12.vt.us">maiser@sbsd1.sburl.k12.vt.us</A> with <KBD>subscribe schoolnet</KBD> as the body of the message.</P> <H4>Vermont E-Rate</H4> <BLOCKQUOTE>The Vermont E-Rate list is devoted to helping schools make the most of the <ACRONYM TITLE="Federal Communications Commission">FCC</ACRONYM> Telecommnications Discounts for Schools and Libraries, a part of the Universal Service program aimed at bringing advanced telecommunication services to every classroom.The discussions focus on the nitty gritty of E-Rate applications and regulations, constructing good school technology plans, evaluating bids and proposals, locating and securing additional funding, providing professional development, and encouraging community support.</BLOCKQUOTE> <P>To subscribe to Vermont E-Rate, send email to <A HREF="mailto:listserv@list.uvm.edu">listserv@list.uvm.edu</A> with the message <KBD>subscribe e-rate Nikola Tesla</KBD> where you substitute your name for that of Nikola Tesla's. The E-Rate <A HREF="http://list.uvm.edu/archives/e-rate.html" TARGET="_self">archives</A> are available on the web.</P> <A NAME="orgs"><H3>Organizations</H3></A> <P>This section contains links to organizations that might be of interest to GOVnet & K12net users.</P> <H4>Education & Educational Technology</H4> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://www.vetc.vsc.edu/si96/pages.html">Vermont Educational Telecommunications Consortium</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.uvm.edu/cess/" TARGET="_parent">Vermont Institute for Science, Mathematics and Technology</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.cit.state.vt.us/schools/vpa/vpa.html" TARGET="_parent">Vermont Principals' Association</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.vtvsba.org/" TARGET="_parent">Vermont School Boards Association</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.cit.state.vt.us:80/educ/vtea/" TARGET="_parent">Vermont Technology Education Association</A></LI> </UL> <H4>Internet Service Providers</H4> <P>GOVnet does not provide Internet access to individuals for their personal use. But Vermont has many private Internet service providers from which to choose.</P> <P><SMALL><EM>This section is provided as a convenience for GOVnet and K12net users and for others. A listing in this section should not be construed as constituting a recommendation or an endorsement. Nor should omission from this list be construed as constituting disapprobation.</EM></SMALL></P> <UL> <LI><A HREF="http://www.connriver.net/" TARGET="_parent">The Connecticut River Network</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.drbs.com/" TARGET="_parent">Dog River Business Solutions</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.innevi.com/" TARGET="_parent">Innevi</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.kingcon.com/" TARGET="_parent">The Kingdom Connection</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.madriver.com/" TARGET="_parent">Mad River Communications</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.bypass.com/" TARGET="_parent">Plainfield Bypass</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.pwshift.com/" TARGET="_parent">Power Shift</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.sover.net/" TARGET="_parent">SoVerNet</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.together.net/" TARGET="_parent">Together Networks</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.valley.net/" TARGET="_parent">ValleyNet</A></LI> <li><a href="http://www.vtlink.net/" target="_parent">VermontLink.Net</a></li> <LI><A HREF="http://www.vermontel.com/" TARGET="_parent">VTel Internet</A></LI> <LI><A HREF="http://www.websense.net/" TARGET="_parent">Websense.net</A></LI> </UL> <P>The Department of Libraries also maintains a list of <A HREF="http://dol.state.vt.us/WWW_ROOT/000000/HTML/VTINET.HTML" TARGET="_parent">Internet Service Providers in Vermont</A>. And <A HREF="http://www.herbison.com/herbison/iap_meta_list_us_vt.html" TARGET="_parent">Internet Access Provider Lists for Vermont</A>, a meta-list (list of lists), is also available. </TD> </TR> </TABLE> </BODY>