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After connecting to the computer, press <return> several times until the system |
responds with the "DIAL:" prompt. |
Access from the Internet |
Users of any computer connected to the Internet (which includes most multi-user |
computers on campus) can connect directly to THOR without using a telephone |
line. Different combinations of computer hardware will connect in different |
ways, but some common types are discussed below. If none of these combinations |
seem to describe your situation, or neither method works, call the Library |
Systems Department (317-494- 2857) for assistance. You might also get help from |
your local computer system administrator. |
From terminals connected to a UNIX computer: |
- log on to your UNIX account as usual |
- make sure the TERM environment variable is set correctly |
- type, "tn3270 lib.cc.purdue.edu" and press RETURN |
From terminals connected to the VM (IBM) computer: |
- log on to your VM account as usual |
- type, "telnet lib.cc.purdue.edu" and press ENTER |
From many off-campus computers on the Internet: - follow the appropriate set of |
instructions above - if "lib.cc.purdue.edu" does not work, use |
"128.210.9.8" instead |
The system should display the THOR database selection menu. If anything else |
happens, or if the system prints numerous extraneous characters with the menu, |
disconnect and seek help. |
Once properly connected to THOR, you must know how to type the IBM <enter> and |
<clear> functions. Users already connected to an IBM system can use the same |
keys that they use for their own account. For UNIX users, these keys are set by |
their System Administrator for each terminal type. Frequently, <ctrl> and <j> |
will work for <enter>, and <ctrl> and <z> will perform a <clear>, but check |
with your System Administrator for the correct combinations. |
Detailed Logon Instructions |
THOR SCREEN WHAT YOU DO |
You have a blank screen but Type: ATDT49400 (This is the Hayes |
your communications software command to dial a telephone number |
on a is running touch tone system). |
Off campus in the West Lafayette |
area use ATDT4949400. Outside of |
the 317 area use ATDT317,4949400. SUVON |
users, type: ATDT(your access code), |
494,9400 [e.g. ATDT8,494,9400] |
ATDT49400 Press the return key several |
CONNECT times until the "DIAL" prompt appears. |
DIAL: Type: library <return> |
RINGING Enter your terminal type. Most |
ANSWERED microcomputer communications packages |
ENTER TYPE: |
TERMINAL emulate a VT100 terminal, so you will |
probably type: vt100 <return> |
<screen with graphic of Type: THOR <enter> |
Purdue fountain> |
THOR CATALOG SELECTION MENU Type: BOOK or FILM to select database |
<with lightning bolt> <enter> |
SIGN ON IS NOW COMPLETE |
Consult the THOR brochure for instructions on search commands |
Logoff Instructions |
type: q<enter> to redisplay the menu screen |
type: quit<enter> to disconnect |
T H O R -- THe Online Resource |
THOR is an on-line database of information about books, periodicals, and other |
materials in the Purdue University Libraries. All serials and books added to |
the Libraries after June 1976 can be found in THOR. Records for older books are |
continually being added. |
THOR is controlled through a set of single letter commands followed by an equal |
sign (=). Type the command, your search topic, and press the ENTER key. Upper |
and lower case are treated the same. For instructions on searching, type the |
search command without the equal sign. Example: "a" by itself gives |
instructions on author searching. |
Prior to searching, press the clear button until the THOR menu screen appears. |
Then select either the BOOK or FILM/VIDEO database to search. |
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: |
Dan Ferrer |
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