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The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 3
Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
Internet Esquire(sm)
P.O. Box 74632
Davis, CA 95617-5632
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/ >
<mailto:NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us >
The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ (Yolo County USENET FAQ) may be
comprised of more than one part. If it is, please see the TABLE OF
CONTENTS in Part One for a complete list of the questions that I have
attempted to answer and for other important legal information. Caveat
emptor: I assume no obligation for anyone through the publication of the
Yolo County USENET FAQ. Furthermore, all versions of the Yolo County
USENET FAQ are my personal property and are protected by applicable
copyright laws. All rights are reserved except as follows: I hereby give
my permission to anyone who has access to this version of the Yolo County
USENET FAQ to reproduce the information contained herein for non-profit
purposes, provided that proper credit is given to me as the author of this
FAQ and that I am notified of any use other than personal use. Permission
to reproduce any version of this FAQ may be revoked by me at any time.
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The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 3
Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS
0.1) What is a FAQ?
A FAQ is an institution on the Internet, a file comprised of answers
to Frequently Asked Questions (abbreviated FAQ) that constitutes a
collective community memory.
0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
This FAQ was written by me, David F. Prenatt, Jr., to provide answers
to the inquiries that I receive about Yolo County as a result of my
attendance at the University of California, Davis School of Law (U.C.
Davis, School of Law), popularly known as King Hall, from which I
graduated in 1995 and which is located in Yolo County. However, I do
not speak for U.C. Davis, King Hall, the administrators of the yolo.*
newsgroups or anyone else. My opinions are my own.
0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
This FAQ contains information on items of general interest at and
about Yolo County, California that I think might be useful to the
readers of this FAQ (i.e., "Things I'd Like to Share" or "TILTS").
However, I assume no obligation for anyone through the publication of
this FAQ.
0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
Caveat Emptor: The information contained in this FAQ is only as
reliable as I am. While I am usually willing to share my knowledge if
I am asked politely, I am under no obligation to save anyone from his
or her ignorance and I have no desire to do so. Specifically, if you
need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney.
0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
Yes, for non-profit purposes, and I encourage you to do so. However,
to protect yourself from legal liability, you should notify me of any
use that you make of this FAQ, personal or otherwise. Specifically,
if you fail to notify me promptly of any use that you make of this FAQ
other than your own personal use, any permission that I may have given
to you to reproduce any version of this FAQ is expressly revoked.
This FAQ is my personal property and is protected by applicable
international copyright laws. All of my rights under those laws are
expressly reserved, and any permission that I may have given to anyone
to reproduce any information contained in any version of this FAQ can
be revoked at any time. If you have any doubts about whether your use
of this FAQ is legally permissible, you should consult an attorney.
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The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 3
Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
My sincerest thanks to Computer Specialist Steve Langford at King Hall
(<mailto:sdlangford@ucdavis.edu >) for his help with my computer needs
during my tenure as a law student. In addition, the following individuals
helped make the Yolo County USENET FAQ possible:
* Robert Schulz, a scholar and a gentleman, who was kind enough to
share with me his extensive knowledge about the geography,
history, and demographics of Yolo County.
* Russ Hersch, author of FAQs about FAQs, who inspired me to write
my own FAQs (even though he probably has no idea who I am).
* My father, David F. Prenatt (1931-1984), commonly known as Dave
Prenatt (one of the most brilliant systems analysts of all time),
and my mother, Shirley Prenatt, who helped both my father and me
to cope with success and failure.
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The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 3
Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Part One *
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/yolo/part1.html >
0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS
0.1) What is a FAQ?
0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
-- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
-- TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) ABOUT THIS FAQ.
1.1) Who wrote this FAQ and how can I reach him? [Rev]
1.2) What information is contained in this FAQ?
1.3) How is this FAQ organized?
1.4) How can I obtain this FAQ? [Rev]
1.5) Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ?
[Rev]
* Part Two *
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/yolo/part2.html >
2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VISITING YOLO COUNTY. [Rev]
2.1) What reasons would someone have for visiting Yolo County?
2.2) Where is Yolo County and how do I get there?
2.3) Where can I get something to eat in Yolo County?
2.4) Where can I find lodging in Yolo County?
2.5) What sort of recreation and entertainment is available for
visitors to Yolo County?
2.6) What sort of commerce is there in Yolo County?
2.7) What sort of transportation services are available to and in
Yolo County?
2.7.1) How far is the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport from Yolo
County and how do I get there?
2.7.1.1) Where should I park at the Sacramento Metropolitan
Airport?
2.7.1.2) Is there an airport shuttle service from Yolo
County to the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
2.7.1.3) Where can I get more information about the
Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
2.7.2) Amtrak. [New]
3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIVING IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.1) HOUSING IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.1.1) Rental Housing.
3.1.2) Residential Real Estate.
3.2) COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR YOLO COUNTY RESIDENTS.
3.2.1) What kinds of retail establishments are there in Yolo
County and where are they located?
3.2.2) [Miscellaneous sections currently under construction.]
3.3) GOVERNMENT SERVICES IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.3.1) CITY GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
3.3.1.1) Davis.
3.3.1.2) West Sacramento.
3.3.1.3) Winters.
3.3.1.4) Woodland.
3.3.1.4.1) Library Services.
3.3.1.4.2) Parks and Recreation.
3.3.2) YOLO COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
3.3.2.1) The Yolo County Library System.
3.3.2.2) Voter Registration.
3.3.3) CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
3.3.3.1) Where is the Department of Motor Vehicles located
in Yolo County and what are its hours of
operation?
3.3.3.2) Are there any other state government offices
located in Yolo County?
3.3.4) FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES. [Rev]
3.3.4.1) Where are the United States Post Offices in Yolo
County and what hours do they operate? [Rev]
3.3.4.2) Are there any other federal government offices
located in Yolo County? [Rev]
3.4) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN AND AROUND YOLO COUNTY.
3.4.1) What transportation services are available in and around
Yolo County?
3.4.2) Are there any shuttle services for Yolo County commuters
to neighboring communities?
3.5) POLITICS IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.5.1) Who are the elected officials for Yolo County and how can
I reach them? [Rev]
3.5.2) Who are the elected representatives for the incorporated
cities that are located in Yolo County and how can I
reach them? [Rev]
3.6) RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.6.1) What kinds of recreation and entertainment are there in
Yolo County?
3.6.2) What kinds of restaurants are there in Yolo County? [Rev]
3.6.2.1) Davis.
3.6.2.2) West Sacramento.
3.6.2.3) Winters.
3.6.2.4) Woodland. [Rev]
3.6.2.5) Restaurants in Unincorporated Yolo County
Communities.
3.6.2.6) Recommendations from the Yolo County USENET.
3.7) EDUCATION IN YOLO COUNTY.
3.8) RELIGIOUS AND SECULAR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN YOLO COUNTY.
* Part Three *
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/yolo/part3.html >
4) THE HISTORY OF YOLO COUNTY.
4.1) The Aboriginal Inhabitants of Yolo County.
4.2) Spanish and Mexican Occupation.
4.3) The Gold Rush and the Advent of Agriculture.
5) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS AND LIFE ON THE INTERNET
FROM MEMBERS OF THE YOLO COUNTY COMMUNITY.
5.1) BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS.
5.1.1) Why should I use a computer?
5.1.1.1) Do I really need to use a computer?
5.1.1.2) Isn't it difficult to learn how to use a computer?
5.1.1.3) How can I get the computer training that I need?
5.1.1.4) What practical uses would I have for a computer?
5.1.2) Do I need my own computer?
5.1.2.1) What kind of a computer should I buy?
5.1.2.1.1) What is the difference between a
Macintosh(r) and an IBM/IBM Clone (PC)?
5.1.2.1.2) What is an IBM/IBM clone (PC)?
5.1.2.2) What kind of features should I have on a computer?
5.1.2.3) What kind of accessories should I get on my
computer?
5.2) What is the Internet?
5.2.1) How can I obtain access to the Internet? [Rev]
5.2.1.1) How do I telnet from a computer system that has
telnet capabilities?
5.2.1.2) How do I obtain access to the Internet from my
home computer?
5.2.2) How do I communicate with other people on the Internet?
[Rev]
5.2.2.1) Are there any rules for using e-mail and the
USENET newsgroups.
5.2.2.2) What is the difference between e-mail and the
USENET newsgroups?
5.2.2.2.1) How do I use e-mail?
5.2.2.2.2) How do I use the USENET newsgroups?
5.2.2.2.2.1) How many USENET newsgroups are
there?
5.2.2.2.2.2) How do I figure out which newsgroups
I want to read?
5.2.2.2.2.3) What regional domains are available
from the Yolo County USENET?
5.2.2.2.2.4) What newsgroups are available on the
yolo.* USENET domain?
5.2.2.3) How do I use the IRC?
5.2.2.4) How do I access the World Wide Web?
5.2.2.4.1) How do I use lynx?
5.2.2.4.2) How do I use Netscape?
5.2.3) What resources are available over the Internet?
5.2.3.1) What is ftp and how does it work?
5.2.3.2) How do I use anonymous ftp?
5.2.3.3) How do I use privileged ftp?
5.2.3.4) How do I obtain ftp files by e-mail request?
5.2.3.5) How can I find out what information is available
via ftp?
5.2.3.6) What is a gopher?
5.2.3.7) Who (or what) is/are Veronica and Jughead?
5.2.3.8) Who (or what) is Archie?
5.2.3.9) How do I transfer files to and from my personal
computer and my Internet account? [New]
5.3) LOCAL LEGENDS ON THE YOLO COUNTY USENET.
6) REVISIONS FOR FUTURE VERSIONS OF THE YOLO COUNTY USENET FAQ.
6.1) CHANGES IN THIS VERSION OF THE YOLO COUNTY USENET FAQ FROM
PREVIOUS VERSIONS. [Rev]
6.2) CHANGES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
[Rev]
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The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 3
Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996 by David F. Prenatt, Jr.
1) ABOUT THIS FAQ.
1.1) Who wrote this FAQ and how can I reach him? [Rev]
This FAQ was written by me, David F. Prenatt, Jr. Until further
notice, you can reach me by my e-mail at the Davis Community Network
NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us (<mailto:NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us >)
or by snail-mail (i.e., U.S. Mail) at my Davis P.O. Box:
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
Internet Esquire(SM)
P.O. Box 74632
Davis, CA 95617-5632
or on the World Wide Web (<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/ >).
1.2) What information is contained in this FAQ?
Anything that I, as the author of this FAQ, decided would be of
interest to people who are interested in the community of Yolo County,
California. See PREFATORY QUESTIONS (Section 0) for more information.
1.3) How is this FAQ organized?
This FAQ may be arbitrarily divided into unequal parts where I felt it
was convenient to do so. I did this for two reasons. The first
reason is that some readers of this FAQ may have specific questions
and may not want to read the entire FAQ. If this version of this FAQ
is comprised of more than one part, the first part will contain the
complete TABLE OF CONTENTS. Thus, readers may refer to the TABLE OF
CONTENTS to find out which part of the FAQ contains the specific
questions that they want answered. Second, some computer services and
applications are unable to handle extremely large computer files. If
this version of this FAQ is comprised of more than one part, no one
part will exceed 32k. See the TABLE OF CONTENTS in this FAQ for more
detailed information about how the contents of this version of this
FAQ are organized.
This FAQ uses standard Uniform Resource Locator (URL) protocol
references to accomodate readers with a web browser:
<ftp://[ftp site][directory][archive] > = file transfer protocol
<gopher://[gopher address] > = gopher protocol
<http://[World Wide Web address] > = hypertext transfer protocol
<mailto:[e-mail account]@[domain] > = SMTP e-mail protocol
<news:[newsgroup or article reference] > = USENET protocol
<telnet:[telnet site] > = IP telnet protocol
These URL references will act as hyptertext links for those using
Netscape to read this FAQ on the USENET newsgroups or are reading a
hypertext version of this FAQ.
1.4) How can I obtain this FAQ? [Rev]
This FAQ is archived at rtfm.mit.edu in the pub/usenet/news.answers
directory under the archive name yolo/faq/part* (where * = 1 through
6) and is available by anonymous ftp and e-mail request. See Section
5.2.3.1 for more information on ftp and e-mail request. This FAQ is
updated monthly and the most current version is posted to news.answers
(<news:news.answers >) and yolo.general (news:yolo.general); a
hypertext version of this FAQ is available at the USENET FAQ project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/faq.html >
Snail-mail requests for the most recent offline version of this
FAQ (Version 21Jun96) will be honored within the United States (U.S.),
if those requests are accompanied by $5.00 in U.S. funds, in the form
of a check or money order for each copy of this FAQ requested to cover
the cost of printing, shipping, and handling; volume discounts and
licensing agreements are available. At my discretion, I may ship a
more recent offline version of this FAQ unless you specify otherwise.
1.5) Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ? [Rev]
Yes. I have published five other FAQS similar to the one that you are
now reading:
The King Hall Law School USENET FAQ (King Hall USENET FAQ),
appearing on ucd.king-hall <news:ucd.king-hall >) and available by
anonymous ftp and e-mail request at the rtmf.mit.edu ftp server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/ucdavis/king-hall-faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/ucdavis/king-hall-faq/part9 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/king-hall/faq.html >
The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ, appearing on ucd.general
(<news:ucd.general >), and available by anonymous ftp and e-mail
request at the rtfm.mit.edu ftp server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/ucdavis/faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/ucdavis/faq/part6 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/ucdavis/faq.html >
The Davis, California USENET FAQ (Davis USENET FAQ), appearing on
davis.general (<news:davis.general >) and available by anonymous ftp
and e-mail request at the rtfm.mit.edu server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/davis/faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/davis/faq/part6 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/faq.html >
The Sacramento, California USENET FAQ (Sacramento USENET FAQ),
appearing on sac.general (<news:sac.general >)and available by
anonymous ftp and e-mail request at the rtfm.mit.edu server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/sac/faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/sac/faq/part6 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/davis/faq.html >
The San Francisco Bay Area USENET FAQ (Bay Area USENET FAQ),
appearing on ba.general (<news:ba.general >)and available by anonymous
ftp and e-mail request at the rtfm.mit.edu server:
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/sf-ba/faq/part1 >
. . . [through] . . .
<ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/sf-ba/faq/part9 >
(see part 1 for a complete list of the TABLE OF CONTENTS)
with a hypertext version available at the USENET FAQ Project:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/sf-ba/faq.html >
These FAQs are updated once a month and the most current versions
are posted on news.answers (<news:news.answers >) and the appropriate
designated USENET newsgroup. Offline versions of the 21Jun96 releases
of these FAQs are available within the U.S. by snail-mail request, if
your request is accompanied by $5.00 U.S. currency in the form of a
check or money order for each copy of each FAQ that you order, to
cover the cost of printing, shipping, and handling; volume discounts
and licensing agreements are available. Including the FAQs that are
listed here, I have about a dozen FAQS currently under construction
and/or pending approval of the *.answers team.
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End Document:
The Yolo County, California USENET FAQ Part 1 of 3
Frequently Asked Questions about Yolo County, California
(c) Copyright 1995 & 1996
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
Internet Esquire(SM)
P.O. Box 74632
Davis, CA 95617-5632
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/ >
<mailto:NetEsq@dcn.davis.ca.us >
Link to Next Document:
<http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~netesq/USENET-FAQs/yolo/part2.html >
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