Hispania [Publicaciones periódicas]. Volume 73, Number 4, December 1990

Hispania [Publicaciones periódicas]. Volume 73, Number 4, December 1990

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Computers for professional applications

Mark D. Larsen

Associate Editor of Computing

Languages and Philosophy, Utah State University

Logan, Utah 84322-0720

BITNET: LARSEN@USU

For specific information or suggestions,
write directly to the appropriate
area specialist below.

Ned J. Davison
Literary Computing
DEPOSITORIO HISPÁNICO¹⁰¹
Languages and Literature, University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
BITNET; HISPANIA@UTAHCCA

Joseph A. Feustle, Jr.
Head of Telecommunications
NUESTRO BBS¹⁰²
Foreign Languages, University of Toledo
Toledo, OH 43606
BITNET: FACØ395@UOFTØ1

One of the most persistent and frustrating dilemmas facing computer users has been the issue of «incompatibility», as anyone who has contemplated purchasing a new machine will readily attest. How can one retain files previously created with an old computer? In order to freely exchange data with other colleagues, must one acquire the same types of machines they use? Because most public schools are saturated with Apple II models, would it be counterproductive for a teacher to invest in a Macintosh or an IBM compatible? Since the MLA endorses Nota Bene as their «official» word processor, must a researcher concede to that particular program and MS-DOS technology? These and similar questions have plagued the profession for many years.

Fortunately, some very practical, workable solutions are beginning to appear, thanks to an increase in «connectivity» among various types of computers and software. Professor Joseph Feustle's lead article thoroughly examines this subject, and makes several suggestions which colleagues will find extremely useful. It would appear that incompatibility is no longer as foreboding an issue as one might assume, and that future developments will likely eliminate the remaining obstacles.

Those who have additional questions, comments, or suggestions on the topic are encouraged to share them with the readers of this section.

MDL

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LOGGING ON to Nuestro Bulletin Board

Your communications program must be set to:
	300, 1200, or 2400 baud
	7 data bits
	1 stop bit
	space parity
	full duplex
Dial	(419) 537-4401 or 537-4411 (300 and 1200 baud)
	(419) 537-4780 (2400 baud)
(Wait for)	ENTER CLASS
(Type)	VX6220 (and Return)
(Wait for)	CLASS START
(Type)	(Return... if no response, hit several Returns)
(Wait for)	USERNAME:
(Type)	HISPANIA (and Return: if no response, hit several Returns)
(Wait for)	PASSWORD:
(Type)	AATSP (and Return)
(Type)	BULLETIN (and Return)
At this point it would be wise to copy to your printer the general instructions on how to explore the files. You can always recall these instructions to your screen by typing SELECT GENERAL, however.
REMEMBER THAT MATERIALS WITH ACTIVE COPYRIGHT CANNOT BE PLACED IN THE SYSTEM WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER!

GETTING MATERIALS from the
DEPOSITORIO HISPÁNICO

[On your university VAX computer system]
(Type)	SEND VMSSERV@UOFTØ2 GET AA-README.FIRST
[On your university IBM or compatible computer system]
(Type)	TELL VMSSERV@UOFTØ2 GET AA-README.FIRST
If you are familiar with the files available and want to have one or more sent to your Bitnet address:
[On your university VAX]
(Type)	SEND VMSSERV@UOFTØ2 «GET FILENAME. EXT HISPANIST»
	(for example) «GET AA-DEPOSITORIO.FILELIST HISPANIST»
[On your university IBM etc.]
(Type)	TELL VMSSERV@UOFTØ2 GET FILENAME.EXT HISPANIST
	(for example) GET AA-DEPOSITORIO.FILELIST HISPANIST
Some electronic mail systems will not accept a request for files EXCEPT by means of the «MAIL» function. If you have difficulty with the above calls, enter the MAIL facility. You may also ask for multiple files with one request this way.
	To: IN% «VMSSERV@ UOFTØ2. BITNET»
	Subj. (a Return)
	GET FILENAME.EXT HISPANIST
	(Ctrl/Z to exit)
As you can see, you send a message as you normally would, omitting «Subject» and typing GET FILENAME. EXTENDER HISPANIST, and Return, for each file you desire. For full details, see Dr. Feustle's «Using Nuestro BBS Through BITNET;» Hispania, March 1989, 207-08.

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HOW TO SUBMIT A «PAPER» -WITHOUT THE PAPER
Mark D. Larsen
Utah State University

I. PREPARING YOUR DOCUMENT
A. Using the global search-and-replace function of your word processor, change the foreign characters to these recommended strings:
TO INDICATE:	USE:	EXAMPLES:
all acute accents	; + vowel	murci;elago
cedilla	; + «c»	bra;co
all tildes	;; + letter	ma;;nana, sert;;ao, serm;;oes
all grave accents	: + vowel	s:omente
all dieresis/umlauts	:: + vowel	ling::uista, na::ive, I::ufte
all circumflexes	˘ + vowel	av˘o
inverted question mark	??	??verdad?
inverted exclamation mark	!!	!!macanudo!
B. You can distinguish certain words or phrases by using the following two-letter commands between braces:
TO INDICATE:	USE:	EXAMPLES:
start and stop «B» oldface	{BY} and {BN}	{BY} boldface this {BN}
start and stop «C» entering	{CY} and {CN}	{CY} TheTitle {CN}
start and stop «I»talics	{IY} and {IN}	{IY} use italics {IN}
start and stop «S»uperscript	{SY} and {SN}	a footnote. {SY} 1 {SN}
start and stop «U»nderlining	{UY} and {UN}	{UY} underline here {UN}
C. Format your document according to the following guidelines:
1. Set your left, top, and bottom margins at 0 (ZERO).
2. Set your line length (right margin) between 65 and 78 characters.
3. Use blank RETURNS for vertical spacing.
4. Use blank SPACES for horizontal spacing.
5. Do NOT justify the right margin or use hyphens.
6. Do NOT use double-spacing.
7. Do NOT use page numbers or other types of headers and footers.
8. Place five blank SPACES at the beginning of every paragraph.
9. Place a RETURN at the end of every line (usually accomplished by «printing» the document to disk).
10. Include your name, institution, address, and phone number at the top of the document.
II. SUBMITTING YOUR WORK
A. Those who have access to BITNET may send their document directly to Ned Davison (HISPANIA(@UTAHCCA), Mark Larsen (LARSEN@USU), or Joe Feustle (FACØ395@UOFTØ1). To use BITNET to upload a manuscript to our Depositorio Hispánico, follow the procedures outlined in the computer section of the March 1989 issue of Hispania.
B. To submit to Nuestro BBS* using a modem, follow these steps:*
1. Configure your communications program with the appropriate settings: 7 data bits; 1 stop bit; space parity; full duplex.
2. Dial (419) 537-4401 or -4411 (300 & 1200 baud); -4780 (2400 baud).
3. Press RETURN until you see the prompt: ENTER CLASS.
4. Enter VX6220; the response will be: CLASS START.
5. Press RETURN.
6. Give the user name (HISPANIA), and the password (AATSP).
7. After the welcome message, enter SU (for «SU»bmit).
8. Upload your document.
9. If an error occurs, you can «C»ancel by pressing CONTROL-C.
10. When the transmission is complete, press CONTROL-Z.
11. Type EX to «EX» it the system, and the job is done!

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