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Issue 3	THE GUIDE FREE NEWSLETTER	Wednesday
Volume 2	http://guide.vsnl.net.in/	May 5, 1999

NEW FEATURED ARTICLES ON THE GUIDE

• Slow downloads? Put your modem connection on steriods! (Apr 24, 1999)
  Tired of slow downloads! Speed them up. You can improve the downloads by teaking the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU). Harsha tells us how to! Read on.
• Understanding and Using Newsgroups (Apr 11, 1999)
  At one time, more users used Usenet (Newsgroups) than the Web. But Usenet has not died. It's a really wonderful resource. Learn more about it here
• How Do I Renew my VSNL Account? (Apr. 10, 1999)
  Find out the procedure for renewing the account. You can do it by the Post too.
• Guide's Auto Dialer (Apr 8, 1999).
  The Guide Auto Dialer - a new and improved version of VSNL's Auto Dialer. Use it instead of VAD. It does not load VSNL's homepage.
• Making Usable Websites (Apr 7, 1999)
  Making Effective Websites requires a lot more considerations then the technical know-how. Dr. T.V. Gopal of Anna University gives us details of the things to focus on. A must read.
• Censorship and Internet in India (Updated Apr. 23, 1999).
  A user wants certain sites to be blocked by VSNL. Do you agree should Censorship be practised on the NET? Read this and send us some Feedback

WHERE TO FIND HELP

The Guide is all about help. So where can you find it?

• Forums - Where everybody can particpate in helping out
• Jump to specific forum topics:
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Modem Problems
  • Software related
  • Linux and FreeBSD
  • VSNL's Services
  • Email Help
  • Web Help
• Search the Guide - The Guide now has a search engine, too!
• Archive - a list of all past articles
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• "The Guide Feedback" - Direct your Questions & Comments here
• Directly to the author of an article

SOFTWARE / LINKS

• Especially for NRIs - A website devoted to helping NRIs get items from India.
• Fine Arts of India - A website devoted to highlighting the Arts of India
• TWIN India - Technical Writers of India

CHANGES ON THE GUIDE

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