〈電腦課程綱要及講義〉

1. Why can't I log on to my web space with the ftp software, I created my web space but i can't log on to it, can you tell me what to type in the place where you connect to a server?
2. I don't know where to save my file and when I go to members.rogers.com/yuso619, it won't appear
3. But my 'primary e-mail' just won't work.it keeps saying "Authentication failed"
4. Once I transfered my webpage things onto my web site, how come I can't visit it?
5. How to configure my Outlook Express to receive Rogers email?
6. How to create a link on the index.htm page to link my assignment page ?
7. Can I use my non-Rogers free site for hosting my homework, say Geocities, Kimo, ... ?
8. How come my Rogers site is still showing a yellow page saying it's under construction, after I uploaded my web pages?

• Disk Defragmenter: a disk (HDD) management tool.
  Start --> Accessories --> System Tools --> Disk Defragmenter
  After defrag, your computer responds faster, files open faster, programs launch faster ...
  What is "defrag" anyway? I will detail it out in class. ==> This is an easy and effective way to tune up your system
• Start Up programs: annoying ICQ, MSN take up so long when booting into your OS.
  MSN: open MSN -> Tools -> Options -> Preferences -> uncheck the "run MSN when windows starts". Most messenger programs can be prevented from auto run.
  Another place to check: Start -> Programs -> Startup: delete the programs shortcuts. Some tough ones: Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> System Information -> Software Environment -> Startup Programs : modify registry key to disable them from auto launching (Warning: registry change error could cause serious system problems.)
  Services: disable some Windows services you don't need to speed up Windows booting.
• Anti Virus: this is a MUST. Norton AntiVirus (NAV), McAfee. You should update your Virus Definition files constantly, so leave the auto update setting on to have the AnitVirus programs check their servers automatically for new updates. Have real time protection on.
• Firewall: big topic, check out internet for more knowledge. Hardware / Software firewall, hardware example: the built-in firewall in your router; software example: zone alarm
• Desktop cleanup: don't stuff your desktop area, group the program shortcuts in Start -> Programs to shorten the pop-out list. Delete unwanted files, and empty your recycle bin.

• Upgrade: do NOT try to upgrade your old P2, low-cpu P3 to do video editing sort heavy job <==> tune your Civic Si to beat up BMW M5?
  Question: is it worthwhile to upgrade >> depends on your needs, and the candidate system. E.g. my mom use it for email and internet, yes add some ram to speed up your P2, and it's good enough for your mom.
  
  Areas for upgrade:
  1. #1 add memory: RAM is cheap now -> instant performance gain (could be BIG gain)
  2. #2 pop in a larger hard drive -> more storage at a low cost
  3. #3 CD / DVD writer -> back up your stuff: security and save your disk space
  4. #4 LCD monitor -> space saving, less radiation, good for your eyes
  5. #5 keyboard/mouse/speakers -> comfort on operation, enhance your PC-home-theatre / MP3 no-stop broadcasting experience
• Buy New: brand name, e.g. Dell -->no setup, quality services, not expensive on low end
  noname clone: if you know hardware well, reliable retailers, unlimited customization.
• Desktop VS Laptop: budget, what is it FOR? Money for what you need, not for the cool effects. A laptop should last 3 to 5 years. Portability: too heavy, too thick.

• HardCopy Pro: a neat screen capture program, supports bmp, jpg, gif, before saving, you can crop the captured image.
• Net Transport: freeware, download manager, featuring multi-threads downloading, real media streaming download, site browsing, and proxy server. More on multiple threads download and using download manager in class (if I have time :))
• Norton AntiVirus: everybody knows it, the No. 1 in AntiVirus appliactions. Just remember to update your virus definition file, or better leave the auto update feature untouched (by default, it's on). I can not provide download for this one. It's not free.
• Zone Alarm: software firewall, this is the free version. It also has Plus and Pro version which are not free (you can find their trial versions at www.download.com). Zone Alarm monitors your internet security, assigns internet access permissions to the programs running on your computer, and blocks attacks. Easy setup, friendly user tutorial for beginners.
• RealOne player: a must for playing back real media (audio and video), Real Player cooks everything all together, from media play back, internet browsing, to ripping CDs and convert MP3, to burn CDs, and handle DVDs. The version provided here is the free basic version, and I believe this is what you really need. Besides the excellent job it does on playing back real audio/video (hey! this is what it's made for), the built-in cd-ripping/mp3 conversion tool is very neat. There are tons mp3-making softwares, and most of them are free, but the function from the RealOne player is quite above the par, performance wise and user-friendliness wise. Speedy ripping and converting, fully configurable conversion settings, straight forward operations.
• WMP Classic: WMP == Windows Media Player << what is the big deal about this, it's bundled with any Windows operating system. This is a modified WMP 6.4 version, with the classic skin. It has many more functions than the original 6.4, and can also handle DVDs. If you are an XP user or upgraded your WMP to 7 or 8, you lose the old good 6.4, with this one you can again play back your media files with clean interface and fast launching.
• Nero: CD buring tool. This is not freeware, you can download its fully-functioning 30-day trial from www.download.com.
• ws-ftp: very neat ftp application. FTP: transfer files from, say, your website, to, say, your local computer, and the other way around as well. FTP program is a must for uploading your web pages to your site.
• Dreamweaver: A very powerful webpage editor, the beauty of Dreamweaver is that the HTML codes it generates are very similar to the ones hand coded, in another word, NO JUMBO CODES, this is something MS FrontPage misses the big time. Dreamweaver also comes with a quality tutorial, and the entire install file is only 20 some MB. Find the trial version of Dreamweaver 4 or Dreamweaver MX (these 2 versions are similar) from their maker's site macromedia.com

1. Once you launch ws-ftp, you will see a window called Session Property, click "new" button, then enter the info as following:
   for profile name, you can put anything, and this is the name for this ftp connection.
   put "members.rogers.com" at host field (no quotes), then your username and password you came out for this account during activation.
   
   
2. Save (you should say transfer or upload here) your finished html pages to the root directory of your website this is where you just log into your Rogers site.
   
   
3. Did you change your Primary Password while activating a new email/webspace something. If you still can not log in, you have to call Rogers' customer service (1-888-288-4663), they can reset your primary password.
   
   
4. Did you name your index page (the webpage with links to your assignment pages) index.htm, if you did, and upload this index.htm to the root directory of your website (when ws-ftp just log into the remote site, and that's the root directory of your site).
   
   
5. Check the Rogers help site - http://www.rogershelp.com/help/home.shtml - for configuring outlook express and other troubleshooting tips
   
   
6. To create a link (hyperlink):
   • the html way: if you want phrase "assignment 1" on index.htm to link to the assignment 1 page - a1.htm, your html code for this link should look like this:
     <a href="a1.htm">assignment 1</a>, and a1.htm should be in the same directory where your index.htm is at the Rogers site.
   • the Dreamweaver way: in the Design View area (bottom half screen), highlight words "assignemnt 1", then put a1.htm in the Link field at the floating Property Window, and you should see the html code in the Code View (upper half screen) area will change accordingly (showing the same code mentioned above).
   • the MS Word way: highlight "assignment 1" on your word document, clcik the Insert Hyperlink button (a globe with a chain) or you can click Insert >> Hyperlink from menu or you can just press Ctrl K, the Edit Hyperlink window pops out, put a1.htm in the Address field, click OK. And you know your a1.htm will be uploaded to where this index.htm is on Rogers site.
   
   
   
7. Sure you can use non-Rogers site, but, besides posting your homework on a website, I also want you to learn how to create HTML pages and publish (using ftp) them to a web site, NOT just clicking those Page Builder buttons provided by the free websites like Geocities, Kimo, etc. I would really like to see you guys hand craft some real HTML pages and upload them to a web site.
   
   
8. The yellow Under Construction page is the default index.htm from Rogers, you are supposed to create your own index.htm page with links to the assignment pages, and upload YOUR index.htm to OVERWRITE the Rogers' index.htm, hence you will see YOUR index page once get onto your site