From: rhaller@ns.uoregon.edu (Rich Haller)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.comm
Subject: Re: Bitnet or ARPA-net on online services like Compuserve?
Followup-To: comp.sys.mac.comm
Date: 17 Dec 1992 20:13:47 GMT
Organization: University of Oregon
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In article <85208@ut-emx.uucp>, robbie@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (pierre) wrote:
> 
> 
>  Hi Y'all,
> 
> From deep in the heart of Texas, I have a question concerning on-line services.
> 
> Does anyone know if America-online, or Compuserve, or any other on-line servicesallow users to connect directly to bitnet or ARPA-net???  If so, are there
> charges associated with this connection? A friend of mine asked me to check on
> this for him.
> 
> Thank you in advance for any help with these questions.  Have a great holiday.
> 
> Robbie@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu


Delphi has just announced supposed internet connectivity at a very
attractive price. Here is the info.
> 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.

-Rich Haller <rhaller@ns.uoregon.edu>   University of Oregon, Eugene, OR,
USA
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