Getting The Most Out Of Your Connection
- Configuring Your System
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Most users these days connect to the Internet directly from their
own computer using PPP (Point to Point Protocol). This allows you
to get the most out of the connection by running applications such
as web browsers and multimedia players locally on your own computer
where you have the graphics and sound systems most content requires
today. The link here describes how to configure most modern operating
systems to connect to the Internet through RainDrop Laboratories
using PPP.
- Dealing with Spam
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An unfortunate fact of modern email life is that you get bombarded
with spam --- junk email that for the most part is nothing
but scams and viruses. Raindrop is now using Peak Internet's
Barracuda spam filter to help stem the tide. They have
documentation
on using it and managing your settings, however they should
not be contacted directly for barracuda issues ---
instead, use the support
form here and I'll take care of it.
- Authoring web pages on Agora
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Many people want to have a personal web page to share information
with other, about themselves or their interests. This link shows
how to do that here.
- History of Agora and RainDrop Laboratories
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Agora has been owned and operated by Alan Batie in Portland, Oregon
since 1985; this link goes into more detail for those interested...
- Miscellaneous links
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Some miscellaneous documentation about software installed on agora:
