More thoughts on Revival of AppleLink Network

[obsbedia2@aol.com (Obsbedia2)]

>>> With all of the postings by Apple II users desiring to start up 
their own BBS, couldn't we go a step further and revive AppleLink?
 
>>>Jay Edwards
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>>I doubt we could use the name AppleLink, but yeah, having a network 
for Apple // computers again sounds like a good idea. We might even 
broaden our base a bit, and have it for *all* 8-bit computers, and maybe 
call it "The Orphanage." A place people can go to for help with their 
8-bit computers, Apple or  otherwise.
 
>>Ralph Glatt
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>I use a place here in Colorado, called the Dinosaur Board, since it 
supports alot of the older 8 bit computers, Atari, Apple II, and the 
like.
 
>It is connected to the internet so it supports email and such, nice 
system, only not a local call for most of the US.
 
>1-303-652-3595
 
>Very nice board, well supported by the admins, has alot of 
functionality.
 
> "Louis L. Perley III" <lperley@cnd.hp.com>
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     Maybe with "dime-a-minute" or less long distance is no longer an 
issue, but there is a quick fix available as well.  Global School Net 
(FrEdMail (Free Education Mail)) is shutting down June 30, 1999; leaving 
thousands of schools without Apple II internet access.  
 
     These schools each have a local "node" allowing local calling to 
internet access.  According to their directory, there are 211 nodes 
operating in 22 states and Washington D.C., as well as Australia (6), 
Ireland (1) and Puerto Rico (1).
 
     There is the foundation already laid for local access to the 
internet by Apple // computers!  A proven program, such as AppleLink, 
would be welcomed by many of the schools.  Remember, schools still 
practice such ancient arts as reading, writing, grammar and spelling.  
Our friend and theirs, the Apple // computer has been handling that 
without a problem for years.  This is a fast, no-cost, no-wiring, no 
hassle opportunity allowing AppleLink (I kind of like " The Orphanage" 
as a nickname) a quick start up.
 
     Since the computers are already in place operating the FrEdMail 
system, the only expense to run it would be the phone access.  Much 
like the Dinosaur Board (I checked it out yesterday and it does the job), 
but "spiffier."
 
Jay Edwards

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