Telnet

Telnet is a facility that allows you to login onto Internet connected computers other than the one you are sitting at. You will be able to login onto that computer if you have a user account on it, or you can make use of any system that allows public or guest access.

Dept Users will have an account on the Crystallography VAX at Birkbeck, and may well use this for e-mail (details on using e-mail and the VAX can be obtained from Room E101).

Dept Users should try connecting to the departmental VAX the next time they are at their PC's DOS prompt.

You can manage this using the IP number by typing telnet 192.84.212.74 then pressing ENTER.

You can also do this using the DNS address by typing telnet mv3b.cryst.bbk.ac.uk then pressing ENTER. However, you will find it easier to use the shortened version of the DNS address by typing telnet mv3b (since you will probably be connecting to the VAX from within the department).

You will then be asked for your login ID, followed by your password. After that it's up to you what you do before you logout.

Incidentally, after you have logged out use Alt X on the keyboard to get back to your PC's DOS prompt.

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