Here is the file econet_brochure (available via anonymous ftp
from igc.org, directory /pub). It's fairly long, so delete now
if you're not interested.
James Milles <millesjg@sluvca.slu.edu>
Head of Computer Services
Saint Louis University Law Library
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CONNECTING THE EARTH'S ENVIRONMENTAL THROUGH TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The following file is roughly 250 lines long. If you already know
you want to sign up, go to line 148. If you are interested in
Internet access, go to line 203.
If you're inquiring for the first time about EcoNet, here's the
outline of this electronic 'brochure':
WHAT IS ECONET?
DIAL LOCALLY, ACT GLOBALLY
HARNESS POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY
ACCESS VITAL INFORMATION RESOURCES
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
REALIZE INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY
NO SPECIAL COMPUTER REQUIRED
SERVICES:
ELECTRONIC MAIL
PUBLIC ELECTRONIC CONFERENCES
PRIVATE ELECTRONIC CONFERENCES
WHY ECONET? Some project descriptions and testimonials
HOW MUCH DOES A SUBSCRIPTION COST? How to sign up.
DETAILS FOR OUR FRIENDS ON THE INTERNET
If, after reading this you still have questions, please do not
hesitate to email them back to us. Please address them to:
econet@igc.org We appreciate your interest!
Regards,
The EcoNet Staff.
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WHAT IS ECONET?
EcoNet is an international, computer-based communication system
committed to serving organizations and individuals who are working
for environmental preservation and sustainability.
Most importantly, EcoNet is a community of persons using the network for
information sharing and collaboration with the intent of enhancing the
effectiveness of all environmentally-oriented programs.
DIAL LOCALLY, ACT GLOBALLY
If you have a personal computer and a modem, EcoNet connects you with
people around the world. From most U.S. cities, you need only make a
local phone call. Additionally, we now offer access via interactive
Internet (for details, see below).
HARNESS POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY
EcoNet offers easy-to-use tools for posting your events on international
bulletin boards, preparing joint projects through electronic conferences,
and finding and discussing the latest information on environmental topics.
ACCESS VITAL INFORMATION RESOURCES
These resources on EcoNet include such data as the Environmental
Grantmakers Association's directory of grantmakers, the Sierra Club
National News Report, the National Wildlife Federation's Conservation
Directory, Global Action Network's federal legislative
information, action alerts, and newsletters from around the world.
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
Quickly and easily, EcoNet allows you to exchange messages, long documents,
telexes and faxes for pennies per page. No more phone tag; no more
unnecessary copying, addressing, folding, stuffing, and mailing.
REALIZE INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY
Added to our U.S. accessibility, local access is available from many
other countries. We have made international access even more affordable
by establishing partnership relationships with like-minded networks in
Canada, England, Sweden, Australia, Nicaragua, and Brazil. EcoNet users
can also exchange information with users in the Soviet Union, via
the newly-established GlasNet network. These connections also allow our
users to be in constant communication with a wide range of internationally
active environmental organizations and individuals.
NO SPECIAL COMPUTER REQUIRED
EcoNet is compatible with nearly any personal computer or terminal
connected to a normal phone line through a modem. Most communications
software programs are adequate.
ELECTRONIC MAIL
An easy-to-use electronic mail system lets you send and
receive messages of any length - virtually instantly - at a very low
cost. Electronic "gateways" allow you to send telex and fax messages
nearly anywhere in the world and mail to users on many other
electronic systems and most international electronic mail
networks.
PUBLIC ELECTRONIC CONFERENCES
Interactive public conferences on EcoNet let you read and
participate in discussions on issues of interest to you. The
public conferences focus on a wide range of environmental issues.
Among many others, these include: global warming, rainforests,
legislative activities, water quality, energy policy, toxics,
and environmental education.
PRIVATE ELECTRONIC CONFERENCES
You may set up a private conference - accessible to a specified
group of users of your choice - to prepare a joint paper, to
conduct business with your board or with affiliated organizations,
or to plan an action or educational campaign.
WHY ECONET?
-- To help coordinate Earth Day's 20th anniversary celebration,
offices all over the world utilize EcoNet to: gather information
on regional events; post summaries of activities; send on-line
newsletters and coordinate media outreach.
"Without having to travel, organizers are able to network with each
other and find out what programs are working and why. We're very
excited about how it will work as an organizing tool, and it may prove
to be a major cohesive force for years to come."
Mark Mobley, Earth Day 1990 - EcoNet Coordinator
-- "EcoNet is a vital part of our information campaign to explain the
importance of rainforests and what must be done to preserve them. It
also brings the conservation movement together in a network that
promotes cooperation and unity."
Randy Hayes, Director, Rainforest Action Network
-- While most of us received the story of the Valdez oil spill
through the mass media's eyes, EcoNet users nationwide simultaneously
got first-hand accounts of the devastation from local Alaskans who are
on-line.
-- "EcoNet is not simply a data bank of information, it's a data
bank of people with information, with whom you can communicate.
I'm making connections and meeting colleagues in New Zealand,
Australia, France, Great Britain, Denmark and Brazil. I know
them because I talk to them with EcoNet."
W.J."Rocky" Rohwedder, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Environmental
Studies & Planning, Sonoma State University, California.
-- Network users respond to an on-line letter-writing campaign
request by immediately sending electronic mail, fax, and telex messages
urging decision-makers to help protect an area of rainforest that is
about to be logged.
HOW MUCH DOES A SUBSCRIPTION COST?
EcoNet's rates are among the least expensive telecommunications
rates anywhere. For a one-time $15 signup fee, you receive a
user manual, your private account and password, and one free hour
of off-peak connect time during your first month. A monthly
subscription of $10 includes an hour of off-peak connect time
each month. (Peak time is Monday - Friday, 7AM-6PM, your local
time.) Additional connect time is charged at $5/hour in
off-peak hours and $10/hour in peak hours. There is a small
charge for users requiring large amounts of online storage.
Internet users have 24-hour access to EcoNet for $3/hour.
For our users at a distance from local dialing centers, we offer
an 800 number at $18/hour [still often less than calling
direct long distance].
Yes, open my EcoNet account.
Please fill out the information below and select your payment
method.
SEND MY MANUAL, LOGIN ID & PASSWORD TO:
NAME
ORGANIZATION YOU REPRESENT (IF APPLICABLE)
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP
TELEPHONE
KEYWORDS INDICATING YOUR MAJOR AREAS OF INTEREST
REFERRED BY
Account Billing Method:
___[1] Automatic Credit Card Payment
If you select this method of payment, you may submit your
account request to us via:
-- email to: igcoffice@igc.org (Internet and others)
igcoffice%igc.org@stanford (Bitnet)
uunet!cdp!igcoffice (UUCP)
-- fax to: +1 415 546 1794
-- telex to: 154205417 (Indicate 'igcoffice' on first line.)
-- modem to: +1 415 322 0884 Settings are 8,1,N Login is 'new'
-- air/ground mail to:
EcoNet, A Service of the Institute for Global Communications (IGC)
18 de Boom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 USA
I PREFER TO HAVE MY CREDIT CARD CHARGED AUTOMATICALLY AND
TO RECEIVE A STATEMENT OF CHARGES EACH MONTH. (NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED.)
CARD NUMBER
EXPIR. DATE
NAME ON CARD IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE
___[2] Invoiced Monthly Payment
I PREFER TO BE BILLED EACH MONTH. MY REQUIRED $50 DEPOSIT IS
ENCLOSED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS DEPOSIT IS FULLY REFUNDABLE
SHOULD I CLOSE MY ACCOUNT.
-------------------PROSPECTIVE INTERNET CUSTOMERS-------------
EcoNet is now accessible via the Internet, which means users who
have access to university, government or industry timesharing
computer systems may be able to reduce their online charges
substantially.
EcoNet access via the Internet, a large inter-computer network,
is billed at $3 per hour any time, plus any charges your local
system adds (usually very small, if any).
On terminals that are directly connected to your timesharing
system, you may be able to transmit and receive information
from EcoNet at 9600 bits per second, which means you'll get
four to eight times the "throughput" for every minute compared
to Sprintnet connections at 1200 or 2400 bps.
Access to EcoNet from your timesharing computer is accomplished
by a simple command, such as
telnet igc.org OR rlogin igc.org
(although this command may vary slightly from system to system.)
You will then see the "Login:" prompt for EcoNet.
Showing this memo to your computer system support staff should
provide enough information for them to help you get to EcoNet via
the Internet, if that option exists at your location.
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