We should refrain from technical jargons and internet verbal acrobatics. We should focus more on hands-on activities and direct contacts. Although it is not the aim of this paper to show participants how to use the above mentioned protocols, I think it is quite in order for me to say a few things about each protocol. This is an internet protocol that allows a user to connect to a remote computer to download or upload files. This important protocol should be mentioned to our African counterparts if they want to have access to rich internet resources through an FTP site.
Gopher is an internet tool that helps users to retrieve information on the internet.
Institutions that have no gopher sites can never be reached through this medium. Many educational institutions have gopher sites where users can always check for e-mail address and other information on students, faculty and other supporting staff of the institution. Telnet is also an internet tool that allows a user to login to a remote machine anywhere. The most important thing here to note is that the user must have a password to access the remote machine. Many educational institutions that have no gopher sites have web sites where people can always access information.