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Getting Started with RetroWeb
To start using RETROWEB, all you need is a computer with an Internet connection and a web browser that supports HTTP and FTP proxies. You can use a direct LAN connection, or if you'd prefer a emulate a full dial-up modem experience, you can use the Raspberry Pi -based Virtual Modem. Using Virtual Modem is optional.
Quick Start
Once you have added the proxy settings, you can start browsing PROTONET! The proxy serves pages from an archive of classic web sites, and the user experience should be close to the real thing. To visit a web site, you can type in an archived web address as it existed in the past.
If you're a first time user, or don't know where to start, we recommend going to the welcome page at: http://welcome.inode.com.
For an index of classic domains, go to http://www.inode.com
Please note, while using Protonet, you will not have access to other Internet websites as long as Protonet is configured as your primary Proxy server. You can restore Internet access by turning off access through a Proxy server.
Detailed Instructions for Individual Web browsers
For the purposes of scope of documentation, we will cover a limited set of vintage web browsers, but the setup should be similar to many other browsers.
Internet Explorer 3.0
Click OK, then OK to exit network settings.
You may begin using the service by navigating to http://welcome.inode.com
Mosaic Netscape 0.9 beta
Open Mosaic Netscape and go to Options ⇒ Preferences
At the top of the Preferences window, expand the selection box, and switch from Styles to Mail and Proxies
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
server list and choose a port number.
Netscape Navigator 1.0
Open Netscape Navigator and go to Options ⇒ Preferences
At the top of the Preferences window, expand the selection box, and switch Styles to Mail and Proxies
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
server list and choose a port number.
Netscape Navigator 2.0
Open Netscape Navigator and go to Options ⇒ Network Preferences
In the Preferences window, open the tab Proxies
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
server list and choose a port number.
Hit OK, then OK again to close out of the Network Preferences window.
You may begin using the service by navigating to http://welcome.inode.com
Netscape Navigator 3.0
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
server list and choose a port number.
Hit OK, then OK again to close out of the Network Preferences window.
You may begin using the service by navigating to http://welcome.inode.com
Netscape Navigator 4.0
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
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
Under
Port type in the port number of your chosen server. Consult the
server list and choose a port number.
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