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Date:         Tue, 15 Dec 1992 16:43:04 EST
From:         Gleason Sackman <sackman@plains.nodak.edu>
Subject:      DELPHI connects to the Internet (from com-priv)

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Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1992 12:39:37 -0800 (PST)
From: Mark Boolootian <booloo@framsparc.ocf.llnl.gov>
To: com-priv@psi.com
Subject: DELPHI connects to the Internet

> Date: 09 Dec 1992 00:13:55 -0500 (EST)
> From: "WALT HOWE, DELPHI INTERNET SIG MANAGER" <WALTHOWE@DELPHI.COM>
> Subject: File 4--DELPHI Announces Full Access to the Internet
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
>
> DELPHI Online Service Announces Full Access to the Internet
>
> Cambridge MA, December 9, 1992 --   DELPHI, an international online
> service, today announced 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. "Prior to now,  anyone interested in accessing
> the Internet had a very limited number of options.  In most cases you
> had to be connected directly through your company or school.  DELPHI
> is now an important low-cost access option available to home computer
> users. Anyone can connect to DELPHI with a local call from over 600
> cities and towns throughout the US and in many other countries."
>
> 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 collection of resources 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 databases and 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, 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.  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 more information, call either of the above numbers
> or send email to Walt Howe, Internet SIG manager at
> walthowe@delphi.com.


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Mark Boolootian         booloo@llnl.gov         +1 510 423 1948
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