Topics, Tuts and Fun

Presentation Topics include:

Multicast transmission over the network
The future of routing
Air blown fibre
What is happening with ATM
Secure logins across networks
The Queensland parallel supercomputer facility
Assessment of major supercomputing platforms
Resource discovery projects
CD-ROM networking across campus
The CWIS as a tutor for open learning students
Electronic Information for remote distance education students
QUESTnet - how to connect and how much does it cost
Government computing services
Developing and implementing a library IT development plan
Future directions for QUESTnet, AARNet and the Internet

Tutorials

Information retrieval tools (Gopher, World Wide Web, Wide Area Information Systems)
What is the Internet (Including QUESTnet and AARNet) Network tools (Electronic Mail, Telnet, Ftp, Usenet News, Archie)

Competitions & Entertainment

A great range of entertainment will complement the conference programme. Enjoy the Welcome Reception on your Tuesday night arrival, a Spit Roast to warm the winter chills on Wednesday night, and a traditional conference dinner on Thursday night.

In addition, you can win some great prizes through competitions. Let your imagination run wild and develop a creative, witty meaning for a commonly used computer acronym. You can even win lucky door prizes just by turning up. And there's more...