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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]] |
-====== Getting Started with Retroweb ======
+<WRAP center round info 60%>
+==== Protoweb now has a new website! ====
+Check out our new website at www.protoweb.org.
-To start using Retroweb, all you need is a computer with an Internet connection and a web browser that supports HTTP and FTP proxies (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.
+These pages are left for archive purposes only.
+</WRAP>
-  * [[servers|Proxy Server List]]
+~~NOTOC~~
-  *
-{{ :guides:pics:netscape-navigator-4-0-header-2.png?nolink |}}
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-===== Quick Start =====
+====== Getting Started with ProtoWeb ======
-{{ :retroweb:scn-ns45-netcenter.png?350|}}
-  * Install a web browser if you haven't done so already and make sure the computer is connected to the Internet. You can use any web browser that supports HTTP and FTP proxies. To see a list of tested browsers, check out our comprehensive list [[Features|here]].
+** 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!
-  * For the best experience, we recommend using the service with the following web browsers (depending on your platform):
-    * **Windows 3.x: ** Netscape Navigator 2.0 - 3.0, Internet Explorer 2.0 - 3.0, Opera 3.0
-    * **Windows 95/98/Me/NT4: ** Netscape Navigator versions 2.0 through 4.5, and Internet Explorer 3.0 - 6.0.
-    * **Windows 2000/XP ** Internet Explorer 6.0 - 8.0
-    * **Windows 7, 8, 10 ** RetroZilla 2.x
-    * **Other platforms ** Use a web browser that works best on your computer.
-    * For more information how to make older web browsers work on modern computers, please read the document [[guides:running_classic_web_browsers|Running Classic Web Browsers on Modern Hardware]] for instructions how to accomplish this.
-  * Run the web browser and open up Network Settings. Under Proxy settings, add [[servers|Retroweb as your default proxy server]].
-  * Now you can start using the service. Navigate to **%%http://welcome.inode.com/%%** to begin.
-Once you have added the proxy settings, you can start browsing Retroweb! 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.
+By using any of the ProtoWeb services, you agree to the terms outlined in the [[User Agreement]].
-  * 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%%**.
+  * [[servers|Proxy Server List]]
-  * For an index of classic domains, go to **%%http://www.inode.com%%**
+  * [[supported_browsers|Supported Web Browsers]]
-  * Please note, while using Retroweb, you will not have access to other Internet websites as long as Retroweb is configured as your primary Proxy server. You can restore Internet access by turning off access through a Proxy server.
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+RetroTech Chris recently [[https://youtu.be/-Qs3LVPmLgk|made a video]] showcasing several ways to connect to ProtoWeb! Thank you, Chris!
+{{ youtube>-Qs3LVPmLgk?large }}
-===== Dial-up Experience =====
+\\
-If you're technically minded, and sligthly deranged, you may simulate a full dial-up modem experience on Windows. For the dial-up experience, you will need to use Virtual Modem or a similar Modem Emulator. See [[Guides:Virtual Modem|Raspberry Pi -based Virtual Modem]]. You do not need to use Virtual Modem to use the service. It is optional.
-===== 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 ====
-  * Go to **View** => **Options**
-  * Click on the **Connection** tab
-  * Tick the checkbox **Connect through a proxy server**
-{{ :images:an-ie3scn1.png?nolink |}}
-  * Click on **Settings...**
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-  * Under **HTTP:** type in the following address: **''wayback.steptail.com''**
+===== Step-by-step Guide =====
-  * Under **Port** type in the port number of your chosen server. Consult the [[servers|server list]] and choose a port number.
-  * Tick the checkbox **Use the same proxy server for all protocols**
-{{ :images:an-ie3scn2.png?nolink |}}
-  * Click **OK**, then **OK** to exit network settings.
-  * You may begin using the service by navigating to **%%http://welcome.inode.com%%**
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+{{ :retroweb:scn-ns45-netcenter.png?350|}}
-==== Mosaic Netscape 0.9 beta ====
+  - Make sure the computer is connected to the Internet.
-  * Open Mosaic Netscape and go to **Options** => **Preferences**
+  - Install a web browser in case you haven't done so already. You can use any web browser that supports HTTP and FTP proxies. To see a list of tested browsers, check out our [[supported_browsers|comprehensive list]].
-  * At the top of the **Preferences** window, expand the selection box, and switch from **Styles** to **Mail and Proxies**
+    * For the best experience, we recommend using the service with the following web browsers (depending on your platform):
-{{ an-nm09scn1.png?nolink |}}
+    * **Windows 3.x: ** Netscape Navigator 3.0, Internet Explorer 3.0, Opera 3.0
+    * **Windows 95/98/Me/NT4: ** Netscape Navigator 4.5, and Internet Explorer 4.0.
+    * **Windows 2000/XP: ** Internet Explorer 6.0
+    * **Modern Windows: ** RetroZilla 2.x, please refer to the article [[guides:running_classic_web_browsers|Classic Web Browsers on Modern Computers]] for more information.
+  * Start the web browser and go to it's Network Settings. In Proxy settings, add [[servers|ProtoWeb as your default proxy server]] under HTTP and FTP proxies. Refer to the [[servers|Proxy Server List]] for current proxy servers.
+  * Now you can use the service. Navigate to **%%http://welcome.inode.com/%%** to begin, or go to **%%http://www.inode.com/%%** to view the full index of accessible domains.
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+{{ :guides:pics:netscape-navigator-4-0-header-2.png?nolink |}}
-  * 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.
-{{ an-nm09scn2.png?nolink |}}
-  * Hit **OK** to close out of the **Network Preferences** window.
-  * You may begin using the service by navigating to **%%http://welcome.inode.com%%**
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-==== 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**
-{{ an-ns10scn1.png?nolink |}}
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+===== Proxy Settings for Individual Web browsers =====
-  * Under **FTP Proxy**, **Gopher Proxy** and **HTTP Proxy** type in the address **''wayback.steptail.com''**
+  * [[.:Getting Started:Internet Explorer 3.0]]
-  * Under **Port** type in the port number of your chosen server. Consult the [[servers|server list]] and choose a port number.
+  * [[.:Getting Started:Mosaic Netscape 0.9]]
-{{ an-ns10scn2.png?nolink |}}
+  * [[.:Getting Started:Netscape Navigator 1.0]]
+  * [[.:Getting Started:Netscape Navigator 2.0]]
+  * [[.:Getting Started:Netscape Navigator 3.0]]
+  * [[.:Getting Started:Netscape Navigator 4.0]]
+  * [[.:Getting Started:Links 2.1]]
-  * Hit **OK** to close out of the **Network Preferences** window.
+Not all web browsers are covered here, but the setup is very similar with all browsers.
-  * You may begin using the service by navigating to **%%http://welcome.inode.com%%**
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-==== Netscape Navigator 2.0 ====
-  * Open Netscape Navigator and go to **Options** => **Network Preferences**
-  * In the **Preferences window**, open the tab **Proxies**
-{{ an-ns20scn2.png?nolink |}}
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+===== Dial-up Experience =====
-  * Under **FTP Proxy**, **Gopher Proxy** and **HTTP Proxy** type in the address **''wayback.steptail.com''**
+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.
-  * Under **Port** type in the port number of your chosen server. Consult the [[servers|server list]] and choose a port number.
-{{ an-ns20scn3.png?nolink |}}
-  * 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%%**
 ----
+==== Questions? Comments? ====
-==== Netscape Navigator 3.0 ====
+[[http://www.facebook.com/groups/protoweb|{{:images:social-facebook.png?nolink|}}]]
-  * 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''**
-  * 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.
-  * 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''**
-  * Under **Port** type in the port number of your chosen server. Consult the [[servers|server list]] and choose a port number.
-{{ an-links.png?600 |}}
-  * 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? ===
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