It is Mike's advice that networks continue to apply for funding, even if they have been denied in the past. August 2000 applications for videolinks have been coming in, with the final deadline being January 28th, 2000. Mike had no info about this. This is a DOA issue-help desk costs and extended warranties need to be discussed. No idea about how this will be continued.
Recommendation is that maintenance contracts are maintained on the hardware.
Carol Popelka asked about the best way to renegotiate the contracts. Both hardware and help desk contracts currently need to be bought together. DOA will need preliminary data for fall 2000 by the end of January. Network directors stated that they will only be able to provide estimated projections, as this deadline is at the beginning of the scheduling process for most networks. The positioning of the gateways will have an impact on the ICL use.