Helper Applications
These programs are fairly similar to plug-ins. They may be used
independently from a browser.PKZIP (DOS, Windows and UNIX computers)
By downloading and installing this program, you will be able to download and
install other programs that are "zipped." Large programs are zipped in order to
compress the data so that download time is faster. Once downloaded, these zipped programs
need to be "unzipped" in order for you to install them.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Software
FTP is the method used to download files over the Internet. Most people usually
just download files via pointing and clicking in their browsers. However, using an FTP
program often gives you quicker access to transferring files. Delphi presents a good overview of
FTP. Windows95 includes FTP software.
Telnet Software
Telnet enables your modern PC to emulate or "mimic" a text terminal on a
remote computer system. You will need this program to connect to the Metro Net server to
change your password and to access some of the Metro Net library catalogs. Please visit
the telnet section of the Metro Net Help Center for information about
configuring telnet on your system. Windows95 usually includes Telnet. Good sources for
telnet programs include: Delphi,
Download.com, and TuCows.
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