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From: mbl900@anu.oz.au (Mathew BM LIM)
Subject: Overseas dialup connection
Organization: Computer Services Centre, Australian National University
Date: 26 Jul 92 01:15:13 GMT


I am planning a trip overseas to a non-IP connected country and (being the
network junkie that I am) am looking for means of staying in e-mail (at least)
contact with home.

I'm contemplating taking along a PowerBook with a modem, then
dial up and run Serial Eudora to suck my mail across (and vice-versa).

Does anyone see any difficulties with this? 

Has anyone done something similar before?

I want to use Telecom's Universal Telecard to charge the costs back to
the office, but this involves an operator assisted call, will this be a problem?

Is the physical connection to a foreign telephone network a problem? (Different
cables, connectors, etc.?)

Any suggestions, experiences or other infomation welcome....

--
Mathew Lim, Unix Systems Programmer, ANU Supercomputer Facility,	
Australian National University,	GPO Box 4, Canberra City, ACT, Australia 2601.
Telephone : +61 06 249 2750 	| ACSnet    : M.Lim@anu.oz
Fax       : +61 06 247 3425	| Internet  : M.Lim@anu.edu.au
Newsgroups: aus.comms
From: logier@cheops.qld.tne.oz.au (Rob Logie)
Subject: Re: Overseas dialup connection
Organization: Telecom Australia, TNE Computer Support Services
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 23:08:37 GMT

mbl900@anu.oz.au (Mathew BM LIM) writes:


>I am planning a trip overseas to a non-IP connected country and (being the
>network junkie that I am) am looking for means of staying in e-mail (at least)
>contact with home.

>I'm contemplating taking along a PowerBook with a modem, then
>dial up and run Serial Eudora to suck my mail across (and vice-versa).

>Does anyone see any difficulties with this? 

>Has anyone done something similar before?

>I want to use Telecom's Universal Telecard to charge the costs back to
>the office, but this involves an operator assisted call, will this be a problem?

As long as you can use a handset in parallel to the modem.  Just make the 
call and when the operator connects you, switch the modem over to data.
(This is the old fashon way modems use to work !!)


>Is the physical connection to a foreign telephone network a problem? (Different
>cables, connectors, etc.?)

Different countries have regulations about connection of equipment to their
networks. This is like the Austel approval in Australia.  The reason for this
is to prevent connection of equipment that could damage network equipment or
fry technicians ( 110/240 volts into a Telephone socket is not very nice !!).

You will have to check with the various telco's.     

>Any suggestions, experiences or other infomation welcome....

>--
>Mathew Lim, Unix Systems Programmer, ANU Supercomputer Facility,	
>Australian National University,	GPO Box 4, Canberra City, ACT, Australia 2601.
>Telephone : +61 06 249 2750 	| ACSnet    : M.Lim@anu.oz
>Fax       : +61 06 247 3425	| Internet  : M.Lim@anu.edu.au



-- 
Rob Logie                         | The opions expressed are mine alone and in
AOTC  ( A.C.N. 051 775 556 )      | no-way reflect the views or policies of the
TNE Computer Support Services     | Australian and Overseas Telecommunications
EMAIL: logier@cheops.qld.tne.oz.au| Corporation. "These are my opinions alone"
Newsgroups: aus.jobs
From: daemon@jatz.aarnet.edu.au ()
Subject: AARNet Position - Network Coordinator: Services
Reply-To: G.Huston@aarnet.edu.au      
Organization: Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet)
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 92 00:01:54 GMT

NETWORK COORDINATOR: SERVICES

The Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC), is seeking applications
from suitably qualified persons to fill the new position of Network
Coordinator: Services within the Australian Academic and Research Network
(AARNet).

AARNet services the national and international data communications
requirements of all the Australian universities, the CSIRO and more than
250 other affiliated organisations.  AARNet is a component network of the
Internet, a leading global data communications network serving the world's
academic and research community.

The role of the position is to coordinate, document and further develop the
provision of end-user information services, and provide support for related
technical activities.  The successful applicant will be challenged by the
need to develop new skills quickly, and can expect significant job
satisfaction through working with new communications technologies and
related services.

Candidates must be highly motivated and capable of working within a small
team under minimal supervision.  The position requires a broad technical
background and outstanding written and oral communication and presentation
skills.  For appointment at the advertised salary a minimum of five years
relevant experience is required.

The appointment will be for an initial period of up to three years, at the
equivalent level of Australian National University, Officer Grade 9 (at a
current annual salary in the range $45,043 - 46,503).  The appointee will
be required to join the Superannuation Scheme for Australian Universities. 
Secondment from a university would be considered as an alternative means of
appointment for a suitable candidate.  AARNet is located at the Australian
National University, Canberra.

For further information, please contact Geoff Huston, Manager, AARNet on
(06) 249 3385 (phone) or (06) 249 1369 (fax), g.huston@aarnet.edu.au
(email).

Applications should be addressed to Executive Director, AVCC, GPO Box 1142,
Canberra, ACT, 2601 and should include detail  of experience, relevant
qualifications and the names and contact details of two referees and should
be received by 7 August 1992.

Geoff Huston












   ,  

G.Huston@aarnet.edu.au
Manager                                            ph: +61 6 249 3385
Australian Academic and Research Network          fax: +61 6 247 3425
                                                      

Xref: sparky aus.jobs:278 misc.jobs.offered:8926
From: johnm@vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au
Newsgroups: aus.jobs
Subject: Network Specialist Seeks Position In Australia
Date: 31 Jul 92 10:45:30 +1000
Organization: Computer Centre, Monash University, Australia

       Network Specialist Seeks Position In Australia

If   you   have   a   requirement   for    an    experienced
network/communications  professional  who is self-motivated,
hardworking and relates well to people, then please  contact
me directly if my qualifications are of interest.

o    B.Sc. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

o    Design, installation and management of campus FDDI  and
     Ethernet   network  implemented  with  3Com  NETBuilder
     bridge-routers, Interphase concentrators and BICC  ISO-
     LAN equipment.

o    Specification and project management of cabling infras-
     tructure  installation  utilising UTP and optical fibre
     media.

o    Experience with network integration of Unix  and  MSDOS
     platforms.

o    Familiar with Internet Protocols, Novell Netware, X.25.

Malcolm Barker

email - cuacw@warwick.ac.uk
Telephone/FAX - +44 926 887612 (home)
Telephone - +44 203 523058 (office)

[ Please reply to Malcolm, not me --John ]
From: ren@kowande.bu.oz.au (Renato Iannella)
Newsgroups: aus.jobs
Subject: Associate/Assistant Professors at Bond University
Date: 28 Jul 92 02:28:37 GMT
Reply-To: ren@kowande.bu.oz.au
Distribution: aus
Organization: SICS, Bond University

-- 

            BOND UNIVERSITY
         Gold Coast, Queensland
  School of Information & Computing Sciences

       Associate/Assistant Professor
               2 positions
   (Information Management and Statistics)

The School of Information & Computing Sciences at Bond University provides
instruction in the areas of Computing Science, Information Management and
Information Analysis. The School has strong undergraduate programs and
coursework Postgraduate Diploma and Master degrees as well as research Masters
and PhD degrees. As a participant in the Distributed Systems Technology Centre,
a Co-operative Research Centre, the School has a commitment to excellence in
research. 

Information Management Position

Specific areas of interest in the Information Management discipline include
information systems development and systems requirements determination,
decision support systems, business and legal information systems, expert
business systems, database design and use, and management of information
systems and technology. Applicants should possess a PhD in a relevant area. The
successful person will be expected to be a skilled teacher, have a strong
research record and provide leadership in the Information Management
discipline. 

Statistics Position

The successful applicant for the Statistics position will be a member of the
Information Analysis group which includes the areas of Applied Mathematics and
Operations Research as well as Statistics. Applicants should possess a PhD in
an area of Statistics and a strong interest in research. It is desirable for
applicants to be experienced in teaching Statistics, in particular service
courses, or be willing to undertake this type of teaching as part of their
normal teaching.

Those appointed to these positions are expected to develop strong relationships
with the other Schools at the University and relevant commercial tenants in the
Bond University Research Park. All staff are permitted and encouraged to
undertake consulting in their area of professional expertise. This may include
consulting privately or through an appropriate university consulting centre.
Salaries paid will be commensurate with skills and experience, and will take
into account current conditions in similar institutions.

Applications, including the names of three referees, should be forwarded to:

Mrs P Castle,
School of Information & Computing Sciences,
Bond University,
Gold Coast. Q 4229

by August 14,1992.

=======================

Cheers

Renato Iannella
Senior Research Fellow
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Newsgroups: aus.jobs
From: bob@giaeb.cc.monash.edu.au (Bob Bignall)
Subject: Senior Lecturer position at Monash Gippsland
Organization: Monash University College Gippsland, Churchill 3842, Victoria, AUSTRALIA.
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 02:26:08 GMT


                    MONASH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE GIPPSLAND

Faculty of Computing and Information Technology and
School of Applied Science, Gippsland


SENIOR LECTURER (Level C - continuing)

Applications are invited for appointment to the Computing Group of the
School of Applied Science (soon to become a department of the Faculty of
Computing and Information Technology), from people capable of
contributing to both the development of research activities and to
teaching and future directions. Preference will be given to an applicant
with an established research record in computing and information
technology and interests in programming systems and environments or
human computer interfaces. People whose interests and experience lie in
other areas or who have substantial professional as opposed to research
experience will be considered.   The position is on the Gippsland campus.

For further information telephone Associate Professor Bob Bignall, School
of Applied Science on +61 51 226464, or email to
bob@giaeb.cc.monash.edu.au

Applications giving full particulars including qualifications and
experience, present position, the names and addresses of three referees,
telephone number, and the earliest date upon which duties can be taken
up close on August 31 1992 with the Personnel Manager, Monash
University College Gippsland, Switchback Road, Churchill 3842.  Equal
Opportunity is a University Policy.

Further positions:

It is anticipated that one or two further positions at lecturer level will be
advertised in the near future, and persons who may be interested in these
are invited request further information.
-- 
Bob Bignall                  Phone :  +61 51 226464     Fax : +61 51 221348
School of Applied Science              Internet: bob@giaeb.cc.monash.edu.au
Monash University College Gippsland
Switchback Road, CHURCHILL 3842, Australia
Newsgroups: uow.jobs,aus.jobs
From: varyas@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Varya Smith)
Subject: PhD Scholarship - working on project funded by R.T.A 
Keywords: Scholarship 
Organization: Uni Computing Service, Uni of Sydney, Australia
Distribution: aus
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1992 04:00:50 GMT


The University of Sydney
Institute of Transport Studies
Graduate School of Business

PhD Scholarship

The awardee will work on a project funded by the Roads and Traffic
Authority of NSW :-
			THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL
			FOR NON-MOTORISED TRANSPORT
			DEMAND - BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN

The Institute of Transport Studies is a multidisciplinary research
centre and graduates with a good honours degree in econometrics,
geography, maths, engineering, or the physical sciences, interested
in post graduate study in a fascinating and important area are invited
to apply.

The Scholarship will be available, subject to satisfactory progress, for
a period of three years. The stipend will commence at $18,408 per annum,
tax exempt.

Applications should be addressed to the Graduate School of Business, 
University of Sydney 2006.

ATT: Dr Nariida Smith, from whom more information may be obtained on
(02) 550 8636.

Closing Date: 7 August 1992


Newsgroups: aus.snow
From: june.pongratz@geol.utas.edu.au
Subject: Anyone been up Cradle Mountain recently?
Organization: University of Tasmania
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 23:45:44 GMT

Anyone been up Cradle Mountain area, Tasmania, recently? We're interested to
get up this weekend, but I would like a reliable estimate of the cover down to
Barn Bluff. I heard that at the beginning of last week the cover was pretty
well continuous, but since then there's been not much snow, and some rain. Can
anyone help me?
	Garry Davidson
From: andrewf@kralizec.zeta.org.au (Andrew Fong)
Newsgroups: aus.snow
Subject: Re: Skiing NSW - Sob Story
Date: 24 Jul 92 02:50:06 GMT
Organization: Kralizec Dialup Unix Sydney: +61-2-837-1183 V.32

Hi !!!

	I went up on the same weekend. I was at Perisher on the Saturday and
it was okay. The rain scared off alot of people leaving alot more
room to ski the Front Valley which was the only decent area. The extra snow
falls came in handy.

	Friday afternoon I went up to Blue Cow. Not impressed, plenty of
rocks to jump over. Considering it was my first day of the season, things
were okay.

	Sunday was best at Thredbo. They had the snow guns going all day
and had snow falls all day, increasing by Sunday evening. Even so not all
the runs were open and it was quite icy in parts. Should be heaps better
this weekend.


						Andrew

Newsgroups: aus.snow
From: ridmiles@halls1.cc.monash.edu.au (DARRYL MILES)
Subject: ski mask
Organization: Halls of Residence, Monash University 
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 13:49:07 GMT

Everyone,

I'm not sure if this is the right place I should be placing this message but 
can anyone give me some recommendations and prices for a good ski mask. eg. 
Carrera, Oakley etc.

Thanks,
Darryl.
Newsgroups: aus.snow
From: brians@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Brian J Smith)
Subject: XC ski forecast for this week?????
Summary: wanting XC ski report from anyone who has been to Kosciusko
Keywords: XC
Organization: Sydney University Computing Service, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 23:06:23 GMT


We are heading up to the Snowy Mtns this week for some XC ( we hope) and would
like to know if there is any decent skiing abnywhere. We were up about a month
ago, just as it started to rain, and had a good time skiing up in Perisher as
the snow started to dissolve. I am hoping that with the recent weather the
trails will be in better shape.

We are interested in track and trail skiing as well as some skate skiing if
conditions allow. We do not have any tele gear, yet.

Brian Smith
Sydney, Australia

brians@extro.ucc.su.oz.au
Newsgroups: aus.snow
From: joe@andosl.anu.edu.au (Joe Elso)
Subject: Snow report, Perisher 27th July
Followup-To: aus.snow
Organization: Comp. Sci. Lab., Autralian National Uni.
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 92 00:47:41 GMT

The weekend falls seem to have done the trick.  Snow depth
is adequate in most places, though you have to keep a good
lookout for isolated rocks just protruding.

There was a strong westerly blowing which made the chairs
rather uncomfortable (the Express was tolerable but the Mt
Perisher chairs weren't).

Generally, the runs out of the wind were good with a dry powdery
surface, making for easy skiing.  The windy areas started out
OK but more and more ice sheets appeared during the day as the
top was blown/skied off.

The moguls often had ice sheets on the downslope side except in
the Sun Bowl where it was wind-blown powder on most of them
(looking exactly like ice sheets, just to keep you awake :-) ).

The pick of the runs were next to Sun Valley t-bar, and the slopes
below the bend in Olympic.  Front Valley was also excellent right
at the beginning of the day before the crowds got to them.

Amazingly, the snow report we heard on 2XL on the way home
described the conditions exactly.  Their bullshit machine must
have broken down :-).

-- 
Cheers,
Joe Elso, CSLab, ANU
joe@andosl.anu.edu.au
From: david@mullara.met.unimelb.edu.au (David Jones)
Newsgroups: aus.snow
Subject: Snow
Date: 20 Jul 92 23:42:44 GMT
Distribution: aus
Organization: University of Melbourne Dept of Meteorology


>> Finally, it had to snow at Buller. WHILE WE WERE BLOODY SKIING THERE!

>> Yes, the 'promised' dumping of snow really happened on Sat and Sun the 19/20
>> July.. with about 70cm falling (mainly on the Sunday).

I'd agree with the dumping!! we were up at Hotham on Saturday, and 
Buffalo on Sunday and did it pelt.. Buffalo had the best powder I've
seen in Australia and it fell so quickly we left their at lunch time
to avoid getting stuck, (I here you laugh but it was up to the axles
on the car and snowing in Bright at the time.)


>> Sure, pretty shit
>> conditions to ski in, but good luck to anyone going up this week !

You should of skied last week, Bright sunshine, no wind, a good cover of
snow,  (well their was in NSW) and the first time I've ever got 
through a weeks skiing without my goggles..


>> Regards,
Newsgroups: aus.snow
From: garry.davidson@geol.utas.edu.au
Subject: Southern Tas snow
Organization: University of Tasmania
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 1992 23:54:16 GMT

Things are not looking good at present for XC, and marginal for downhill at Mt
Field. At Mt Field the cover for XC skiing is described as patchy, and reports
have it that most tarns are no longer skiable across their centres, unless you
feel like swimming. Last front brought little new snow because of strong winds,
although yesterday a major fall occurred at Ben Lomond, not sure of depth or
cover as yet.
From: timcc@brt.deakin.edu.au (Tim Cook)
Newsgroups: aus.snow
Subject: AUSTEXT New South Wales Snow Report, July 30
Date: 31 Jul 92 04:02:35 GMT
Organization: C&CS, Deakin University

New South Wales ski resorts this morning reported good skiing on
wind-blown areas on a mostly hard-packed cover of snow.

Perisher Smiggins:  A medium to hard packed cover of snow will soften
during the day.  25 lifts operating.

Thredbo:  Good wind drifts on higher slopes.  Middle slopes a bit icy,
lower slopes wet.  Skiing good for all levels on a medium cover of
hardpacked snow.  12 lifts operating.

Blue Cow Guthega:  Foggy, soft, wet snow cover.  Skiing good for all
standards on groomed areas.  13 lifts operating.

Charlotte Pass:  A fair cover of hard packed snow over resort.  Good wind
blown skiing but there are some icy patches.  3 lifts operating.

Mt Selwyn:  Light patchy cover of snow which is icy this morning.  Good
skiing for all standards.

Roads are open and clear, but resorts have advised motorists to carry
chains.
From: apm233m@vaxc.cc.monash.edu.au
Newsgroups: aus.snow
Subject: Snow on Dargo High Plains, 25 July
Date: 28 Jul 92 13:47:51 +1000
Organization: Computer Centre, Monash University, Australia

Thinking about skiing the Dargo High Plains?

Wait until more snow falls!

On Saturday 28th July it was possible to drive a 2-wheel drive car to the
barrier at Gow Plain. The snow on the road near the barrier (which is about
1500m a.s.l.) was about five cm deep. The road held the only skiable snow;
off the road the tussocks were not yet covered by snow.

Higher up, at the "Dargo High Plains" (about 1600m a.s.l.) there was just
enough snow to allow skiing off the road.

As the cold front approached on Saturday, snow began to fall but later turned
into rain. The net effect was a loss of snow cover.
-- 
---------------
Bill Metzenthen
Mathematics Department
Monash University
Australia
From: thornton@dmpe.csiro.au (old hacker)
Newsgroups: aus.snow
Subject: Snow line Buller/Stirling - info wanted
Date: 27 Jul 92 01:30:06 GMT
X-To: aus-snow@unimelb.edu.au
X-Vms-To: IN%"aus-snow@unimelb.edu.au"


	I'm interested in knowing the altitude of the snow-line around
Mts Cobbler and Speculation. Probably the only way to estimate this is by
extrapolation from Buller or Stirling or The Bluff.

	Speaking with skiers just returned from Buller it seems there is
skiable snow down to about 1400-1500m on south and east facing slopes
(Federation, Shaky Knees) but it only just makes it down to 1600m on the north
(Grimus, Boggy Creek).

	Can anyone confirm this ?

	Has anyone been to Stirling or The Bluff this w/e ? If so, where is the
snow-line there - both on the prepared tracks and/or off track ?


	Thanks,

	Graeme Thornton	(thornton@mineng.dmpe.csiro.au  or (03) 541 1137 )
From: Mark.Purcell@pos.pub.uu.oz.au (Mark Purcell)
Newsgroups: aus.snow
Subject: Re: NSW Resorts
Date: 21 Jul 92 14:38:57 GMT
Reply-To: msp@kralizec.zeta.org.au
Organization: PrivateUUCPnode

jjh@csadfa.cs.adfa.oz.au (Joe Holloway @ Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, Australia) once wrote....
>From article <1992Jul15.061731.11169@ucc.su.OZ.AU>, by tamas@extro.ucc.su.OZ.AU (Tamas Keresztes):
>> 
>> Could anyone tell me about Mt. Selwyn?
>
>Oh.. and there are some good XC trails up there too.. for all those XC'ers.
>
>							-Joe- B^)
Proabably the best XC in Australia can be found just down the road from
Mt Selwyn.  Yes I'm talking about the highest town in Australia,
Cabramurra.

Just up from the township exist a network of trails through some of the
best country in NSW, and to boot one does not have to contend with all the
downhill crowds fighting their way up the mountains at the other resorts.

For those who are interest the Cabramurra Ski club hold an annual race, the
Cabramurra tour, what else :-), which is a 15km race, classical style.  This
year the race is on Sat 1 August at 10am.  Usually is a good race, and
will be this year as they have moved it to mid season to assure good snow.

Mark.
----
Mark Purcell	       UUCP:  uunet!eyrie.pub.uu.oz.au!pos!msp
62/25 Market Street    INTERNET:   msp@kralizec.zeta.org.au          
SYDNEY NSW 2000	           
AUSTRALIA	       PHONE:  (02) 283 5598	FAX: (02) 266 2039
From: djw@mullara.met.unimelb.edu.au (David Walland)
Newsgroups: aus.snow
Subject: Any snow on L.M.??
Keywords: Lake Mountain
Date: 22 Jul 92 01:43:09 GMT
Distribution: aus
Organization: University of Melbourne Dept of Meteorology


Is anyone out there prepared to write in and tell me what
the snow cover is like now on Lake Mountain? I was planning
on going up perhaps Friday 24/7  but would appreciate some first-
hand advice on what the snow cover is like i.e. is it worth
going at the moment.

Many Thanks, David.