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Information Sources: the Internet and Computer-Mediated Communication
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AUTHOR:     John December (decemj@rpi.edu)
DATE:       22 Jan 94; Release 3.20
COPYRIGHT:  (c) 1994 by John December (decemj@rpi.edu).
            Permission to use for non-commercial, personal or educational 
            purposes.  This copyright and permission notice must appear 
            in all copies.  Permission is also granted to describe 
            this document in products or online services (but not 
            to reproduce in whole or in part without permission.)
DISCLAIMER: Provided "as is" without expressed or implied warranty.
            I make no representations about this document's suitability, 
            accuracy, or stability.
PURPOSE: to list pointers to information describing the Internet, computer
   networks, and issues related to computer-mediated communication (CMC). 
   Topics include the technical, social, cognitive, and psychological aspects.
AUDIENCE: those getting started in understanding the Internet and CMC; for
   those experienced, it compactly summarizes sources of information.
ASSUMPTION: you have access to and know how to use finger, ftp, telnet,
   email, or Usenet newsgroups.
NOTES:
   1. Respect access privileges. (See Net Etiquette Guide, below.)
   2. This information changes quite a bit; Additions/comments welcome.
   3. Use Archie to find a file if it is not at the site given here.
   4. Learn to use Gopher, Veronica, WAIS, WWW, to find more information.
CONTENTS:
   Section -0- HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
   Section -1- THE INTERNET AND SERVICES
   Section -2- INFORMATION SERVICES/ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS
   Section -3- SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
   Section -4- NEWSGROUPS
   Section -5- SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
   Section -6- DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS

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