Re: NOTE 04/26/93 16:03:00

[Howard Kaikow <kaikow -at- STANDARDS -dot- COM>]

A number of people have asked me about the service that I use. Below is a
summary from that service provider. Other providers are listed on pages
338-348 of The Whole Internet User's Guide and Catalog by Ed Krol published
by O'Reilly & Associates.

The following is info that JvNC sent to my sister at my request.
Non-800 numbers are being added.
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Hello,

Howard Kaikow requested that I send you information on
JvNCnet and the Internet access that we provide.  The
following is our standard information packet.  If you have
any questions, please feel free to give me a call.

Have a good weekend!

MIke



- Mike Feeney
  Account Representative
  JvNCnet
  (609) 258-2405 / (800) 35-TIGER
  feeney -at- nisc -dot- jvnc -dot- net

                                    JVNCNET

          JvNCnet is a mature data communications  network  with  over
          six  years  of  experience  in  providing  state  of the art
          Internet  access   and   network   services   to   academic,
          commercial,  and  government  organizations  in  the  United
          States and internationally.  Formed in 1986, JvNCnet is  one
          of  the  original  networks  comprising the National Science
          Foundation network (NSFnet), which in turn  is  an  integral
          part  of  the global TCP/IP-based Internet.  JvNCnet was the
          first network of its type worldwide  to  operate  at  speeds
          close to 1.5Mbps over digital T1 lines.

          JvNCnet is operated by  a  professional  staff  dedicate  to
          providing   its   members  with  outstanding  service.   The
          network, based on a T1 (1.544Mbps)  backbone  configuration,
          is  monitored  twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week by
          JvNCnet staff.  JvNCnet members enjoy turn key  installation
          of  service, a network availability of approximately 99.95%,
          and a response time to problems on the network of about  two
          hours.   JvNCnet  service  rates  are  not  usage-sensitive;
          members may utilize the network as much as necessary without
          incurring  additional  usage  surcharges,  making  JvNCnet a
          cost-effective choice for Internet connectivity.

          As a member of the Internet community, JvNCnet is  committed
          to  providing  access to all who would benefit from Internet
          connectivity.  Through programs such  as  the  JvNCnet  K-12
          Pilot  program  and  the NSF Grants program, and by offering
          both low cost and high bandwidth services, JvNCnet  provides
          network  access  to a wide variety of institutions--academic
          and commercial, large and small.  JvNCnet's members are  its
          most   important   asset;   communication  with  members  is
          maintained through Members'  Meetings  and  JvNCnet  mailing
          lists.   These  factors have made JvNCnet a preferred choice
          over  other  networks  for  industrial,   educational,   and
          governmental Internet connectivity.

                          WHY DO YOU NEED THE NETWORK?

          The  Internet  is  a  global  collection  of  interconnected
          networks  linking  thousands  of computers worldwide via the
          TCP/IP protocol  suite.   The  Internet  community  includes
          academic,   corporate,  and  government  institutions  which
          require rapid exchange of information in pursuit of research
          efforts  and  scholarly endeavors.  The benefits of Internet
          access are  multiple.   A  connection  to  JvNCnet  and  the
          Internet will:

                * Allow your organization to join over 6,000  networks
                  which  form the Internet.  Spread over 70 countries,
                  the Internet brings remote resources such as library
                  catalogues,  supercomputers,  and people directly to
                  your desktop.

                * Facilitate Research and Development by:

                  -  Providing  access  to  specialized  supercomputer
                    resources remotely from your own computer.

                  - Providing access to databases and archives on  the
                    network.

                * Facilitate collaboration between people by:

                  - Electronic mail.

                  - Sharing and transfer of files and information.

                  - Participating  in  electronic  discussion  groups,
                    including the international network news system.

                * Promote exchange of information  and  ideas  between
                  corporations and the academic community.

                * Optimize your  communication  costs  by  eliminating
                  dial-up connections to remote places or charges from
                  commercial networks on a  per-usage  basis  for  low
                  capacity, poor performance service.

                              NETWORK DESCRIPTION

          JvNCnet's  robust  T1  backbone  architecture  interconnects
          JvNCnet  backbone  nodal  sites  (BNS's) and was designed to
          minimize local circuit charges to our  members.   Most  BNSs
          are  collocated  at  AT&T  points  of  presence (POP's), and
          members are connected directly to the nearest BNS.   JvNCnet
          maintains access nodes in the following cities:

                  * Pleasantville, Princeton, and Newark, NJ

                  * Philadelphia, PA

                  * Garden City, and New York City, NY

                  * Bridgeport, New Haven, and Storrs, CT

                  * Providence, RI

                  * Boston, MA

                  * Washington, DC

          JvNCnet adds additional access points as needed to meet  the
          needs of the Internet community.

                            GATEWAY SERVICE OPTIONS

          JvNCnet offers a gateway membership option to meet any level
          of  Internet usage, and thus provides easy service expansion
          as members' use dictates.  A utilization report, part of the
          monthly operations report, is provided to each member and is
          available on-line.  This report is an excellent resource for
          determining  when  to  upgrade to a higher capacity service.
          To provide Internet connectivity,  JvNCnet  will  install  a
          router  and  a  CSU/DSU  at the member's site, and order the
          dedicated telephone line necessary to connect to the nearest
          JvNCnet  BNS.   Members  must  run TCP/IP on their own local
          area network, and work with JvNCnet to establish Domain Name
          Service and electronic mail.  Members may connect to JvNCnet
          at any of the following bandwidths:

                * TIGER T1 (1.544 Mbps), TIGER 2T and TIGER 3T

                  The Tiger T1 membership  option  provides  the  user
                  with  a  1.544  Mbps  dedicated  digital line to the
                  nearest JvNCnet backbone node, while  the  Tiger  2T
                  and   Tiger   3T   options   provide   multiple   T1
                  connectivity.  These membership  options  are  ideal
                  for organizations which need to accommodate hundreds
                  or thousand  of  electronic  mail  users,  or  which
                  require a very high bandwidth to move large numeric,
                  text, or graphic  files  across  the  Internet.   In
                  addition,  Tiger  T1  service is characterized by an
                  extremely  low  latency,  thus  optimizing  response
                  times  to  end-users,  and is outstanding for highly
                  interactive applications.

                * TIGER T1-E (128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, and 512 Kbps)

                  The Tiger T1-E digital service provides members with
                  three easy steps up from the 56 kbps service towards
                  full T1 capability.  The  line  bandwidth  of  Tiger
                  T1-E service is 128 Kbps, 256 Kbps, or 512 Kbps, and
                  the service offers the low latency of T1.

                * TIGER 56 (56 Kbps)

                  Approximately  one-third  of  JvNCnet  members   are
                  connected at Tiger 56.  It is ideal for medium-sized
                  institutions whose use  typically  will  exceed  the
                  capacity  of a Tiger 19.2 link.  The Tiger 56 option
                  is the most cost-effective solution for many JvNCnet
                  members.

                * TIGER 56-E (56 Kbps)

                  Aimed at new Internet  members  who  have  initially
                  limited  network  use  but expect tremendous growth,
                  Tiger 56-E provides a 56 Kbps connection at the cost
                  of  a 19.2 Kbps connection.  Tiger 56-E members have
                  the advantages of the low latency and high speed  of
                  a  56  Kbps  connection,  and  room  for  tremendous
                  network growth.

                * TIGER 19.2 (19.2 Kbps)

                  The Tiger 19.2 service offers a great starting point
                  for   institutions  of  very  small  size,  or  with
                  uncertain data communications  requirements  and  no
                  current  Internet  connection.   The  service  is an
                  ideal way to explore the Internet, and can be easily
                  upgraded   to   a   Tiger  56  connection  as  usage
                  increases.   The  Tiger   19.2   membership   option
                  provided on a dedicated analog line.

                                 HOST SERVICES

          The host services are an ideal way for any  organization  to
          take  advantage  of  the  many  resources  available  on the
          Internet at a low cost.  The only requirement  to  join  the
          JvNCnet host service is to have a computer and a modem.

          JvNCnet offers four very low cost dial-up  service  options:
          Dialin'  Tiger,  Dialin'  Tiger  II, TigerMail+, and Dialin'
          Terminal.   Each  service  provides  a  different  level  of
          Internet  access.   Members  may choose to dial into JvNCnet
          local numbers or use an (800) number, making this  an  ideal
          service for the traveler.  The four services offer:

                * DIALIN' TIGER

                  Full Internet  access,  including  electronic  mail,
                  Usenet  News, ftp, and telnet, a software interface,
                  and an account on a UNIX  workstation  for  terminal
                  access or customized mail handling.

                * DIALIN' TIGER II

                  All of the features of Dialin'  Tiger,  without  the
                  UNIX  account.   The  choice  for small business and
                  individuals with a need for full Internet access.

          Dialin' Tiger and Dialin' Tiger II can be accessed via local
          dial-in  to  any  one of JvNCnet's backbone nodes across the
          Northeastern  United  States.   Access   through   JvNCnet's
          nationwide  (800) number is also available at $10 per hour -
          equivalent to the rate that the  telephone  company  charges
          JvNCnet for (800) number service.

                * TIGERMAIL+

                  Electronic mail and  Usenet  News  only,  through  a
                  software  interface.   Perfect  for small businesses
                  and  individuals  with  initially  limited  Internet
                  access needs.

                * DIALIN' TERMINAL

                  Terminal access only, for members who would like  to
                  reach   a   home-based  computer  on  the  Internet.
                  Excellent for travelers who need only to connect  to
                  their business' computer.

          Currently, TigerMail+  and  Dialin'  Terminal  may  only  be
          accessed  through  JvNCnet's  nationwide (800) number at the
          rate of $10 per hour -  equivalent  to  the  rate  that  the
          telephone  company charges JvNCnet for (800) number service.
          Dial-in access into  JvNCnet's  backbone  nodes  across  the
          Northeastern  United States will be possible in the upcoming
          months.

          As  part  of  the  service,  JvNCnet  provides  a   software
          interface  that  automates  dial-up,  electronic mail, news,
          telnet and ftp. Software  is  initially  available  for  PCs
          running  DOS  and  Macintoshes.  Members  will receive a new
          users manual that outlines technical specifications, use  of
          the  software,  and  general  guidelines  for navigating the
          Internet.  Members provide their own workstation and  modem;
          V.32bis  modems  may  be purchased from JvNCnet. The Telebit
          T3000 modem accommodates up to 14.4  kbps  and is  available
          for  purchase  from  JvNCnet.    It  is recommended that for
          dial-up connectivity, no less   than   9.6  bps   modem   be
          used.

          Service                  Monthly  Price    Startup Fee
          Dialin'Tiger             $120              $99
          Dialin'Tiger II          $99               $99
          TigerMail+               $19               $36
          Dialin'Terminal          $19               $36

          Use  of  the  service  is  unlimited,  and  the  network  is
          operational  24  hours  a  day,  seven  days  a  week.   The
          Dialin'Tiger help desk, for all questions related to use  of
          the  service  and  general Internet information, is operated
          from 8 am to 5 pm EST.

          The Dialin 'Tiger  service  will  be  billed  on  a  monthly
          basis.   JvNCnet   does,   however, offer discounts of up to
          10% on  the  Dialin'Tiger  and  Dialin'Tiger  II  membership
          options,   for   a commitment  of  up  to two years.  Volume
          discounts  of  up  to  25%   are    also    available    for
          organizations  choosing   to purchase many memberships.

          JvNCnet's enhanced Dialin' Tiger  membership   options   can
          be established within one week.

                             PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

          JvNCnet has developed considerable expertise  in  networking
          during  its  six  years  of  operation,  and now offers that
          expertise to its members.  As part of the installation of  a
          gateway  service,  JvNCnet  will provide two days of on-site
          consulting specifically  targeted  to  the  installation  of
          network   applications.    JvNCnet   will   assist   in  the
          installation of  Domain  Name  Service,  Network  News,  and
          Sendmail,  providing  standard configuration files to ensure
          that the new service is quickly operational.

          Additionally,  JvNCnet  will  provide   further   consulting
          services  at standard rates.  These services include network
          monitoring and operations, and system administration  beyond
          the  initial  two  day  period.   JvNCnet offers support for
          corporate and international networks  utilizing  the  secure
          and private JvNCnet backbone.

                                SYMPOSIUM SERIES

          Open to the  public,  JvNCnet's  Symposium  Series  improves
          understanding of the Internet by addressing technical issues
          affecting networking technology and resources  available  on
          the  network.   Begun  in  May, 1991, symposia have included
          Introduction to Data Networking, Network Security,  Internet
          Applications  and  System  Administration  on  the Internet.
          Symposia cover both introductory and advanced topics.

                                 UPGRADE PLANS

          JvNCnet offers a no-cost upgrade plan for  gateway  services
          members  with  growing  requirements  for  Internet  access.
          JvNCnet will make a recommendation to upgrade a service upon
          careful   evaluation   of   the   subscriber's  needs,  line
          utilization,  and  expected  growth.   JvNCnet  staff   will
          procure  all  equipment  necessart for the upgrade, and test
          the new service for stability.  The upgrade is  accomplished
          in a cost-effective, transparent manner with no interruption
          of service.

                                FLEXIBLE BILLING

          JvNCnet offers flexible billing procedures on all  services.
          Standard  contracts  for  gateway services are one year, but
          members  may  choose   JvNCnet's   Pilot'   Tiger   Program.
          Pilot'Tiger  provides  turnkey network connectivity , month-
          to-month payment, and full Internet access, with  a  minimum
          three or sixth month commitment.

                          FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

                                  Sergio Heker
                                    President
                           Global Enterprise Services
                               B6 von Neumann Hall
                              Princeton  NJ  08544

                                 (800) 35-TIGER
                                 (609) 258-2424
                                 market -at- jvnc -dot- net