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Online User Guides

Connecting to Prairienet
Setting up Internet Access (PPP Dialup)
About Prairienet Classic / Linux shell (direct dialup, SSH)
SSH (secure shell) for Windows and Mac

Account Management
Password Requirements (Effective January 16, 2008)
Change Your Password
Request a Password Reset
Security Policy (if account has been disabled for security reasons)

Email
Webmail
Windows and Mac email program setup
Spam FAQ
UNIX PINE [Off-site link]
PINE: How to save messages downloading
Request Email Forwarding
Setting Email Programs to Send Plain text

Please see List Services for in-depth documentation for mailing list subscribers, listowners, and moderators.

USENET Newsgroups
Web access to selected local cmi.* newsgroups
About Newsgroups on Prairienet
Prairienet Newsgroups Access Options
Setting Up News Readers. For users outside Prairienet.
News Authentication: Information and Setup. For Prairienet members using other ISPs.
tin Newsreader [Off-site link. Not all details will apply.]
Pine Newsreader [Off-site link. Not all details will apply.]

Web Site Construction
Basic Web Site Setup for Web Hosting Accounts
Basic Homepage Setup for Individual Member Accounts
Secure FTP (uploading files) with WinSCP
Troubleshooting Common FTP and Web Problems
WinSCP FAQ [Off-site link. Not all details will apply.]
Password-protected directories
Custom error pages (subdomains and virtual domains)
Simple Forms Mailer

Advanced Features
SSH (secure shell) for Windows and Mac
PHP
PHP Tutorials. [Off-site link. Flash tutorials for non-technical beginner]
Working with PHP and mySQL
CGI access
Webinator Search Engine
Webalizer Web Access Statistics

Email Support

Member Services Help Desk
Email:
Assistance with account setup and renewals, password resets, PPP and regular dialup, quotas.

Prairienet Tech Support
Email:
Help with Web hosting accounts, SSH, SFTP, UNIX shell, and advanced features.

Prairienet List Manager
Email:
Help for listowners of Mailman mailing lists.

Telephone Support

Member Services Help Desk
Phone: 217-244-1962
Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 1:30-4:30pm