Computer Exercise

In this exercise you will send email to netlib, following the instructions in the article [2]. See /u1/README/netlib on fox.cs.vt.edu (or, click here with Mosaic) for current instructions, which involve sending mail to the netlib@ornl.gov system. Alternatively, you can run the xnetlib program (which in most CS dept. machines is located in /usr/local/X11R5/bin).

Please send a copy of all results you receive to the instructor for review.

1. get a copy of the index, and then identify works that came from Virginia Tech.;

2. repeat task 1 above by doing a direct search for the same items;

3. find works by John Dennis (but not by other people named John or Dennis); and

4. find the originators of HOMPACK