cni-directories: Re: Internet Access
Re: Internet Access
Craig A. Summerhill (craig@CNI.ORG)
Thu, 30 Jan 1992 13:10:16 -0500
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 1992 13:10:16 -0500
From: "Craig A. Summerhill" <craig@CNI.ORG>
Subject: Re: Internet Access
>
>We are interested in writing or finding a simple memo for people who don't
>work with universities who want email access to the internet. This must be
>a common problem. Do the members of cnidir-l have something like this?
Re: a simple memo
You might check with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
They have an Internet file server (eff.org) which has alot of
information intended for individuals interested in the Internet.
>Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1992 10:03:00 CST
>From: STODDAM@VUCTRVAX.BITNET
>Subject: Re: Internet Access
>
>At this time, I refer people who want simple e-mail access to the
>Internet to CompuServe or MCImail. I recommend the current issue
>of Byte (Feb'92) for information about full access to the system for
>non-academics.
Re: access to the Internet
FidoNet is also another option. There are many local BBS that have
FidoNet feeds, and this provides connectivity to the Internet. Fees
on BBSes with Fido vary greatly. The best case scenario I can give you
is one whereby a friend of mine pays $25 per *year* and has unlimited
access to BITNET and Internet lists via the Fido gateway.
However, CompuServe, MCIMail, FidoNet, etc., all have limitations
because of their use of mail gateways. As MJ Stoddard notes, these
services provide only "simple e-mail" access. TCP/IP applications such
as FTP, TELNET, WAIS, etc., can not be used through the gateway.
Performance Systems International (PSI) of Reston, VA has recently
introduced a product called PSILink which provides individuals with
access to e-mail, USENET News, and anonymous FTP. Several of the
mid-level regionals are investigating similar services using protocols
such as the Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP).
NOTE: This information is intended as just that, *information.* Mention
of any of these products, and/or networks should not be construed as
"official" sponsorship of that product/network by the Coalition.
Craig A. Summerhill
Systems Coordinator
Coalition for Networked Information
Internet: craig@cni.org
BITNET: SUMMERHI@UMDC
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