From: jhwhit01@ulkyvx.louisville.edu
Subject: Delphi access 
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 05:54:37 GMT
Organization: University of Louisville

Here is signup information for Delphi, which has the TI International Net SIG
visited by many notables in the TI 99/4A community.
 
 
Cambridge MA, December 9, 1992 --   DELPHI, an international online
service, now provides full access to the Internet including real-time
electronic mail, file transfers with "FTP," and remote log-ins to other
Internet hosts using "Telnet." With this announcement, DELPHI becomes
the only leading consumer online service to offer such a wide
variety of Internet features.
 
Russell Williams, DELPHI's general manager, explains the significance of
this announcement. "Because DELPHI is a well known consumer online
service, the Internet will now be easily accessible to much broader base
of personal computer users.  DELPHI has easy-to-use menus, low access
rates, and over 150 services in addition to the new Internet gateway.
DELPHI is also easy to reach; there are access numbers in over 600 cities
and towns throughout the US and in many other countries.  The combined
resources of DELPHI and the Internet is a great package for anyone
interested in online services."
 
The Internet is considered the world's largest computer network.  It is
comprised of thousands of companies, colleges, schools, government
agencies, and other organizations.  There are currently an estimated 4
million users. "This incredible reach of the network will mean
better and more specialized services for all users" adds Mr. Williams.
"For example, users can take electronic courses conducted by leading
universities, access reports from government agencies, and
get product information and support directly from companies. There are
also mailing lists and discussion groups for almost every special
interest imaginable.  Electronic mail can be used to send private
messages to anyone on the Internet and even many commercial networks like
Compuserve and MCI Mail."
 
DELPHI's connection to the Internet works both ways:  In addition to
offering access out to other networks, DELPHI provides value-added
services to people already on the Internet.  Any user of the Internet
can access DELPHI to use services such as Grolier's Academic American
Encyclopedia, the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Reuters and UPI
newswires, stock quotes, computer support, EAASY Sabre travel
reservations, special interest groups, real-time conferencing,
downloadable programs, and multi-player games.  All these services can
be reached through the Internet simply by joining DELPHI and then
telnetting to the address "delphi.com" via the commercial Internet.
 
In order to help new users with questions related to the Internet,
DELPHI has an area online to provide support.  The Internet Special
Interest Group (SIG) includes an active message forum where members and
staff can exchange useful information. Comprehensive guide books,
downloadable software, and information files are also available.
 
DELPHI has two membership plans: the 10/4 Plan is $10 per month and
includes the first 4 hours of use; additional use is $4 per hour.  The
20/20 Advantage Plan is $20 per month, includes 20 hours of use, and is
only $1.80 per hour for additional time.  Rates apply for access speeds
up to 2400bps; 9600bps access is currently being tested in a few locations.
The Internet service option is an extra $3 per month and includes a
generous transfer allocation of 10 megabytes (the equivalent of about
3,000 type-written pages).  Access during business hours via Sprintnet
or Tymnet carries a surcharge.
 
Through a special trial membership offer, anyone interested in learning
more about DELPHI and the Internet can receive 5 hours of access for free. To
join, dial by modem, 1-800-365-4636 (current Internet users should telnet
to "delphi.com" instead).  After connecting, press return once or twice.  At
the Username prompt, enter JOINDELPHI and at the password prompt, type
INTERNETSIG. DELPHI Member Service Representatives can also be reached by
voice at 1-800-695-4005.
 
DELPHI is a service of General Videotex Corporation, a leading developer
of interactive and online services based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
 
For further information, send email to Walt Howe, DELPHI Internet SIG
Manager (walthowe@delphi.com).