Klarinet Archive - Posting 000578.txt from 1995/10

From: Jim Fay <nvfayxj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Klarinet FAQ v1.2
Date: Sat, 21 Oct 1995 23:19:00 -0400

The Klarinet FAQ
James Fay nvfayxj@-----.us
v1.2, October 21, 1995

Introduction

This document describes the Klarinet mailing list, available on the Internet.
It is intended for those people who are interested in connecting to the
Klarinet list and in sharing information there.

What is Klarinet?

Klarinet is an unmoderated discussion group for clarinet players, teachers,
and enthusiasts. All interested persons are invited to subscribe, and all
aspects of clarinettistry are discussed. This is an excellent forum to ask
questions, share information, or just listen.

How much does Klarinet Cost?

Klarinet is free, there is no charge to subscribe. You may have to pay a fee
to an internet service provider, unless you have this service at your school
or work.

How do I sign up for Klarinet?

Send an e-mail message to: listserv@-----.
In the body of the message, put subscribe klarinet Your Name. For example,
I'd put subscribe klarinet Jim Fay. Make sure this part of the message is
in the top left corner of the message area. Its usually helpful to turn your
signature file off when sending information like this.

I can't get through to Klarinet or the Listserv!

If your message cannot get through to the listserv (which is a software
program), it is probably because your Internet service provider has not
defined a Internet-Bitnet Gateway. To define your own, try:
listserv%vccscent.bitnet@-----.edu
(ie, klarinet%vccscent.bitnet@-----.

How do I Send Mail to Klarinet?

Send mail for Klarinet to: klarinet@-----.bitnet

What is Bitnet?

BITNET (Because Its Time Network) is an earlier network which is connected
to the Internet, as are other networks, by a gateway.

Who runs this thing?

The list owners are Jim Fay (nvfayxj@-----.us) and Cap Bromley
(cbromley@-----.us) of Northern Virginia Community College,
Annandale, Virginia. Jim is a Professor of Music and a clarinettist.
Cap is a music school graduate (organist and MIDI) and a Systems Engineer.
Much system administration is done by Ken Ballard (tcballk@-----.bitnet)
of the Virginia Community College System, in Richmond, VA.

Is this part of the Clarinet Magazine?

This list is totally independant of the Clarinet Magazine and of the
International Clarinet Association or any other organization. It was
developed solely to serve anyone interested in the clarinet. The
International Clarinet Association does have a presence on Klarinet,
with a liason.

OK, I'm subscribed, what do I do now?

Anything you want! It would be good to send a note to Klarinet introducing
yourself to the list and perhaps saying what particularly interests you
about the clarinet. Don't be surprised (and don't take it personally)
if you don't get a response at first. Mabye just send a message again
in a couple of days.

Can I search the archives?

Yes you can. Robert E. Winston (rwinston@-----.com) has written a short
article on how to do this, which will be available on the Web page (see
below).

Why not Clarinet, can't you spell?

There already is Clarinet on the Internet, it is a subscription-based
financial news network. Since Jim Fay was working on his Brahms
dissertation at the time, we had this brilliant idea..............!

Who do I complain to?

First, please be aware that it takes a fair amount of system administration
to keep Klarinet running. This is a cooperative effort of both a
multi-campus school and its central state administration. Sometimes
(rarely) things break down. Please be patient. Try again in
a day or so. If then nothing is happening, contact the list owners.

I just got dropped from Klarinet. Do I use the wrong reed, or something?

As one of the list owners, I easily deal with 300 error messages DAILY! This
is why you don't hear much from us. In the majority of cases, these are
caused by people letting their mailboxes get full to the point that further
messages are rejected. Because these bounced messages really clog the Internet,
we sometimes have to simply drop a person from the list. Please don't take it
personally, and just resubscribe in a day or two, and keep up with your mail.

Is there a Web page for Klarinet?

There currently is no web page for Klarinet. This FAQ will be kept on my
home page, http://nvmusic.vccs.edu/~nvfayxj/http/index.html/

What do you talk about on this thing?

All aspects of clarinet history, construction, playing, and teaching are
discussed. Very often it seems that subjects go through cycles,
where people share questions and information.