Re: More thoughts on Revival of AppleLink Network

[mairsil@my-dejanews.com]

In article <19990216175853.23218.00001779@ng-fc1.aol.com>,
  obsbedia2@aol.com (Obsbedia2) wrote:
> >>> 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
>   --------------
>
> >>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
>     -------------
>
> >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>
>    ----------------
>
>      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).

Okay, how do we find out where the nodes are, and how we can get them
interconnected again?

>
>      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)

Thanks! Kinda makes sense, when you consider how Apple made an orphan of the
Apple //. A lot of other 8-bit computers are orphanned, as well, which is what
made me think of the name. :-)

> 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."

Cool. Please let us know what we have to do to get this thing started.



Ralph Glatt

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