Issue 3               THE GUIDE FREE NEWSLETTER                Wednesday

Volume 2              http://guide.vsnl.net.in/              May 5, 1999

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 + NEW FEATURED ARTICLES ON THE GUIDE

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  -  Slow downloads? Put your modem connection on steriods! (Apr 24, 1999)

     http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/columns/tweak_mtu/

                                

        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)

     http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/static/usenet/

              

        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)

     http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/static/renewal/

   

        Find out the procedure for renewing the account. You

        can do it by the Post too. 





  -  Guide's Auto Dialer (Apr 8, 1999).

     http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/columns/gad/



        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)

     http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/columns/usable_websites/



        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).

     http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/columns/censorship/



        An 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

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



     - Forums - Where everybody can particpate in helping out

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/forum/

        

        Jump to specific forum topics:

         o Frequently Asked Questions

           http://guide.vsnl.net.in/forum/bbs_forum.cgi?forum=FAQ

         o Modem Problems

           http://guide.vsnl.net.in/forum/bbs_forum.cgi?forum=Mp

         o Software related

           http://guide.vsnl.net.in/forum/bbs_forum.cgi?forum=Sw

         o Linux and FreeBSD

           http://guide.vsnl.net.in/forum/bbs_forum.cgi?forum=UNIX

         o VSNL's Services

           http://guide.vsnl.net.in/forum/bbs_forum.cgi?forum=VSNL

         o Email Help

           http://guide.vsnl.net.in/forum/bbs_forum.cgi?forum=Email

         o Web Help

           http://guide.vsnl.net.in/forum/bbs_forum.cgi?forum=Web



      - Search the Guide - The Guide now has a search engine, too!

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/search.html



      - Archive - a list of all past articles

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/archive/



      - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/static/faq/index.html



      - "The Guide Feedback" - Direct your Questions & Comments to

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/feedback/



      - Directly to the author of an article





 + SOFTWARE / LINKS

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     - Especially for NRIs - A website devoted to helping NRIs get 

       items from India.  http://www.homeindia.com/

                

     - Fine Arts of India - A website devoted to highlighting the

       Arts of India   http://www.artindia.net/



     - TWIN India - Technical Writers of India

       http://www.twin-india.com/





 + CHANGES ON THE GUIDE

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       We are sorry to say that we temporarily had to undergo a change

       of server, which meant we lost the functionality of our search

       engine, surveys, forums, and Newsletter subscription services.



       This problem occured between April 5th and April 14th.



       If anybody receives unwanted newsletters, we apologize. We

       have tried our best to ensure this does not happen. For those

       who wish to unsubscribe, please do so at

       http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/static/newsletter/



 + ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE

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      - Changing Your Password

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/columns/chpass/pass.html



      - How many hours do you have left in your account? (When you go

        here, pay attention to the bolded text in the gray box)

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/columns/chpass/pass.html



      - Lost your password?  Here's how to get a new one

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/columns/forgot_password/



      - Can't Access Your Email?

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/columns/email_blocked/



      - Need to Renew your Account?

        http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/static/renewal/





 + SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE

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        Subscribing and unsubscribing occurs at:

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        If all fails, you can always contact i4u@bom2.vsnl.net.in

        for help.  Please be sure to include your email address.



        >> Past newsletters are made available, in both HTML and plain 

        >> text at http://guide.vsnl.net.in/tcpip/static/newsletter/





 + The Guide's Mission Statement

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        The Guide is dedicated to providing online help to Internet

        users.  The site keeps Netizens updated and in tune with changes

        about the Internet, both in India and abroad.