ASPNEWBIE FAQ

Q. Where do I find the documentation for ASP?

A. It is called the Roadmap. You can find it on the Web at: http://www.activeserverpages.com/iasdocs/aspdocs/roadmap.asp

Q. What is the purpose for the list?

A. The purpose of the ASPNewbie list is for absolute beginners to ASP and experienced users wanting to round out their knowledge and ask basic questions they are having with ASP. Advanced topics will also be covered in the realm of Pure ASP: graphics, interactivity, routines and functions, flatfile databases, etc.

Q. What do you mean by "Pure ASP"?

A. The predominant use of ASP is as a tool for Internet/intranet database applications. Much of the discussion concerning ASP focused on database issues. Data access is but one component. ASP is most powerful as an on-the-fly HTML Author. Using intrinsic objects, ASP programming seamlessly integrates HTML and scripting. You can concievably create a unique Web Page for each person who enters your Web Site. Essentially, I am refering to what has been know as dynamic HTML. To make the distinction between this and DHTML, I refer to it as Pure ASP.

Q. Is their I digest available for the ASPNewbie list?

A. Yes, there is a digest version of this list available.

Q. How Do I join ASPNewbie list?

A. Send email to . In the message type:
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Q. How do I get off of the ASPNewbie list?

A. Send an email to In the message type:
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Q. How can I switch from the mailing list to the digest (and vice versa)?

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Q. What if I want to learn more about database access and other components, SQL issues, specific database questions?

A. There is a list called Active Server Pages. Send e-mail to with this message text (no subject):

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Q. Where else can I get some good ASP information?

A. Try one of these:

http://www.activeserverpages.com
http://www.genusa.com/asp/
http://www.aspdeveloper.net/

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