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| | [[:retroweb|Main]] | [[:retroweb:about|About]] | [[:retroweb:features|Features]] | [[:retroweb:screenshots|Screenshots]] | >>**[[:retroweb:getting started|Getting Started]]**<< | [[:retroweb:wiki|Wiki]] | [[:retroweb:Team]] | | | [[:retroweb|Main]] | [[:retroweb:about|About]] | [[:retroweb:features|Features]] | [[:retroweb:screenshots|Screenshots]] | >>**[[:retroweb:getting started|Getting Started]]**<< | [[:retroweb:wiki|Wiki]] | [[:retroweb:Team]] | | ||
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| + | ==== Protoweb now has a new website! ==== | ||
| + | Check out our new website at www.protoweb.org. | ||
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| + | These pages are left for archive purposes only. | ||
| + | </WRAP> | ||
| + | ~~NOTOC~~ | ||
| ====== Getting Started with ProtoWeb ====== | ====== Getting Started with ProtoWeb ====== | ||
| - | To start using ProtoWeb, all you need is a computer with an Internet connection and a web browser that supports HTTP and FTP proxies ([[supported_browsers|almost all web browsers do!]]). You can use a direct connection to the Internet. All you need to do is add the Proxy Server addresses in your Web browser setting. | + | ** To start using Protoweb**, all you need is a computer with an Internet connection and a web browser that supports HTTP and FTP proxies ([[supported_browsers|almost all web browsers do!]]). You can use a direct connection to the Internet. Just add the [[servers|proxy server addresses]] in your Web browser proxy configuration and you're all set! |
| By using any of the ProtoWeb services, you agree to the terms outlined in the [[User Agreement]]. | By using any of the ProtoWeb services, you agree to the terms outlined in the [[User Agreement]]. | ||
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| * [[supported_browsers|Supported Web Browsers]] | * [[supported_browsers|Supported Web Browsers]] | ||
| - | ---- | + | RetroTech Chris recently [[https://youtu.be/-Qs3LVPmLgk|made a video]] showcasing several ways to connect to ProtoWeb! Thank you, Chris! |
| - | + | {{ youtube>-Qs3LVPmLgk?large }} | |
| - | ===== Introducing ProtoWeb ===== | + | \\ |
| - | RetroTech Chris recently made a video that showcases several ways to browse ProtoWeb! Thank you, Chris! | + | |
| - | {{youtube>-Qs3LVPmLgk?large}} | + | |
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| - | + | ===== Step-by-step Guide ===== | |
| - | ===== Quick Start ===== | + | |
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| - | ===== Dial-up Experience ===== | ||
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| - | If you want to simulate the page load times from back in the day (or perhaps are slightly deranged) you may want to choose a proxy server which [[servers|simulates a 56k modem]]. If you would like the full Windows Dial-up experience, including dialing phone numbers, you may want to build the Raspberry Pi Virtual Modem. See [[Guides:Virtual Modem|Raspberry Pi -based Virtual Modem]] for more information. | ||
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| - | ===== Detailed Instructions for Individual Web browsers ===== | ||
| - | For the purposes of scope of documentation, we can cover a limited set of vintage web browsers, but the setup is similar with all browsers. | + | ===== Proxy Settings for Individual Web browsers ===== |
| * [[.:Getting Started:Internet Explorer 3.0]] | * [[.:Getting Started:Internet Explorer 3.0]] | ||
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| * [[.:Getting Started:Links 2.1]] | * [[.:Getting Started:Links 2.1]] | ||
| - | + | Not all web browsers are covered here, but the setup is very similar with all browsers. | |
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| - | ==== Netscape Navigator 3.0 ==== | + | |
| - | * Open Netscape Navigator and go to **Options** => **Network Preferences** | + | |
| - | * Open the tab **Proxies** | + | |
| - | {{ :images:an-ns3scn1.png?nolink |}} | + | |
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| - | * Under **FTP Proxy**, **Gopher Proxy** and **HTTP Proxy** type in the address **''wayback.steptail.com''** | + | ===== Dial-up Experience ===== |
| - | * Under **Port** type in the port number of your chosen server. Consult the [[servers|server list]] and choose a port number. | + | |
| - | {{ :images:an-ns3scn2.png?nolink |}} | + | |
| - | * Hit **OK**, then **OK** again to close out of the **Network Preferences** window. | + | If you want to simulate the page load times from back in the day (or perhaps are slightly deranged) you may want to choose a proxy server which [[servers|simulates a 56k modem]]. If you would like the full Windows Dial-up experience, including dialing phone numbers, you may want to build the Raspberry Pi Virtual Modem. See [[Guides:Virtual Modem|Raspberry Pi -based Virtual Modem]] for more information. |
| - | * You may begin using the service by navigating to **%%http://welcome.inode.com%%** | + | |
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| - | ==== Netscape Navigator 4.0 ==== | ||
| - | * Go to **Edit** => **Preferences** | ||
| - | * Under **Advanced**, open **Proxies** | ||
| - | * Select **Manual proxy configuration** and click on **View**. | ||
| - | * Under **FTP Proxy**, **Gopher Proxy** and **HTTP Proxy** type in the address **''wayback.steptail.com''** | ||
| - | * Under **Port** type in the port number of your chosen server. Consult the [[servers|server list]] and choose a port number. | ||
| - | {{ :images:an-ns40scn.png?nolink |}} | ||
| - | * Hit **OK**, then **OK** again to close out of the **Preferences** window. | ||
| - | * You may begin using the service by navigating to **%%http://welcome.inode.com%%** | ||
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| - | ==== Links 2.1 ==== | ||
| - | * Press **ESC** on the keyboard, go to **Setup** => **Network options** | ||
| - | * Hit **TAB** until **Proxies** is highlighted and press **ENTER** | ||
| - | * Type in the following while using **TAB** to move to the next field. | ||
| - | * Under **HTTP Proxy**, and **FTP Proxy** type in the address **''wayback.steptail.com:xxxx''**. Replace xxxx with the current port number of the proxy server. Consult the [[servers|server list]] and choose a port number. | ||
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| - | * Press ENTER to accept changes. Use **TAB** to highlight **OK**, hit **ENTER** to close out of **Network settings**. | ||
| - | * You may begin using the service by navigating to **%%http://welcome.inode.com%%** | ||
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| ==== Questions? Comments? ==== | ==== Questions? Comments? ==== | ||
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