Accessing the Internet (via a text-only browser) from your Mason/osf1 account

Lynx is a fast hypertext web browser, minus graphics (non-Windows type) viewing capability.

To access lynx , at the osf1.gmu.edu> prompt, type lynx. Lynx is a fast hypertext web browser, minus graphics viewing capability.

You can also type in specific URLs (http://addresses). Type:
lynx http://www.gmu.edu, for example, to access GMU's home page.

Try the various options on the menu.

Mail information to yourself by selecting the (P) option, then the Mail a Fileoption. Then type in your e-mail address and send it.

Send the file to your mason/osf1 directory by selecting the Send a File option. Type ls at the osf1.gmu.edu > prompt to see if the file is in your home directory.

For a Web browser that lets you see pictures and graphics, use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) browser like Netscape or Internet

Virginia Montecino | montecin@gmu.edu