MODULE 1:- Task A

Using Telnet to log onto the Deakin library database computer:

1) I was very new to this first module excercise and was previously not experienced with telnet at all. After going onto the discussion board some people had posted some important information which allowed me to access Telnet.

2) I realised lucky enough Telnet was already installed on my computer and entered telnet://library.deakin.edu.au/ in the browser with success.

3) I was then asked: What kind of Terminal are you using? V > VT100
W > NCSA VT100
I selected "V" and then entered "yes" that i am using a VT100 or compatible terminal.

4) This took me to the Deakin University library where I then searched via Author for "Bennahum" to find two results: 1 Bennahum David A 1936 ................................. 1 entry 2 Bennahum Ninotchka .................................... 1 entry

5) I proceeded to go to the menu and select print this title and email printer. Entered my email with a header and hit enter.

6) Finally recieved the email from ‘DEAKIN UNI LIB ftsmail@deakin.edu.au '

I was really surprised to view how typically old this technology was and how far the internet and databases in particular have come over the year. It was a very enlightening task and because I am still quite young I found it quite funny how old this kind of technology was.