1 DECnet
DECnet is a combination of DEC supported hardware and software providing
a connection between your local operating system and the systems of
remote computers , or nodes, connected to the network. You may, for
example, access remote files, send and receive mail, use the PHONE
utility, submit batch jobs, and start interactive sessions. In a DECnet
style filename, the normal file specification is prefixed with the
remote node name and two colons (node::). DECnet files may be used with
almost all programs and utilities. The Fermilab Vax Cluster DECnet (and
BITNET) node name is FNAL. 

Access remote file           node::filespec
Owner access to remote file  node"Account Password"::filespec
Send mail                    To:  node::username
Submit job                   SUBMIT/REMOTE node"acct pass"::filespec
Phone                        PHONE node::username
                             PHONE directory node::

The VAX Cluster is connected to the SLAC/LBL DECnet, giving access to
over 100 High Energy Physics and university computer systems. Type the
SHOW NET command to see a list of currently available DECnet nodes. 
