Eventually you can tunnel your way to a library in Little Rock, an arts organization in Honolulu, or a university anywhere in the world. There are several flavors of Gopher software for DOS, Windows and Macintosh computers. The most popular is TurboGopher, a speedy version that displays its menus in nested folders. But you need not acquire TurboGopher to get started. The state of Michigan supports the information highway with your tax dollars through a network called the Merit System .
Access is available toll-free from most locations in the state.
Simply dial the appropriate phone number with your telecommunications software.