"EcoNet and PeaceNet are on the same system and have identical capabilities and have access to each other's electronic conferences. The main difference is that EcoNet and PeaceNet users receive different notices upon logging in." -- EcoNet Director, Bill Leland (bleland@igc.org) [For more information, use GET command with PEACENET BROCHURE] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --> [Send the 1-line message GET RODNEY KING ACTIV-L to ] [LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET for a copy of this file. ] --> [Send GET ACTIV-L ARCHIVE ACTIV-L to above address for a ] [listing with brief descriptions of other files available] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHAT IS ECONET ? EcoNet is a computer-based communication system helping the environmental movement throughout the world to communicate and cooperate more effectively and efficiently. A large minicomputer, based in northern California, connected to Telenet (a common carrier), enables EcoNet users to communicate globally, usually through a local phone call. DOES ECONET REQUIRE A SPECIAL COMPUTER? No. EcoNet is compatible with nearly any personal computer or computer terminal outfitted with a 300 or 1200 baud modem (also 2400 if Telenet has 2400 baud access). HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? EcoNet's rates are among the lowest anywhere. With a $15 sign-up fee, you get a user manual and other support materials and an extra free hour of off-peak connect time for the first month. (Peak time is 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, your time; all other time is off-peak.) After the one-time sign-up fee, you pay a monthly subscription of $10 each month. For the subscription fee you receive one free hour of off-peak time each month. Additional connect time is charged at the rate of $5/hour for off-peak and $10 for peak time. There is also a small charge for users requiring a large amount of storage space. EcoNet pays the Telenet bill. INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS Through EcoNet's parallel computer nodes in England, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Nicaragua, and Brazil, you can not only exchange electronic mail but also participate in electronic conferences with people all around the world. Electronic mail exchange with the Soviet Union is conducted through our connection with the San Francisco/Moscow Teleport. Through Telenet, EcoNet is accessible from more than 70 countries. FULL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES - ELECTRONIC MAIL & CONFERENCING ***Electronic Mail -- in addition easy to use mail commands, EcoNet has gateways to more than 20 other networks including ATT, MCI, Bitnet, TCN, and UUCP. You can also send electronic mail to a fax machine or as a Telex message. ***Electronic Conferences -- more than 140 public conferences permit you to read and/or post information on the full range of environmental issues, including acid rain, global warming, energy policy, rainforest preservation, and toxics in the environment. Private conferences can be created for communications among a specified group of users. ONLINE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY Perhaps most important, by becoming part of EcoNet you are participating with individuals and organizations working on environmental issues and education at the grassroots and planetary level. Along with hundreds of grassroots organizations, virtually all of the major national U.S. organizations are represented on EcoNet. HOW TO SIGN UP ***Paying by charge card -- We can open an account for you immediately if you will be paying with a charge card. To follow this course, please phone us (415-923-0900) or send electronic mail to the EcoNet account: econet. Give us your charge card number, type, and expiration date. Also we will need: your name, organization (if applicable), address, city, state, zipcode, and phone number with area code. ***Paying by check -- If you are paying by check, we require a fully refundable $50 deposit. In this case, mail your check with the same information (other than credit card) requested immediately above. Mail to: EcoNet, 3228 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115. When we receive your request to open an account, we open the account and then send you a packet of information including your account name, password, user manual, and other general information. Thank you for your interest. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can answer any questions. Sincerely, Bill Leland, EcoNet Director -- EcoNet account is bleland ############################################################### # Harel Barzilai for Activists Mailing List (AML) # ################################################################ { For more info about ACTIV-L or PeaceNet's brochure send } { inquiries to harel@dartmouth.edu / mathrich@umcvmb.bitnet } To join AML, just send the 1-line message "SUB ACTIV-L " to: LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET; you should receive a confirmation message within 2 days. Alternate address: LISTSERV@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU Qs/problems: Rich Winkel, MATHRICH@UMCVMB.["MISSOURI.EDU" or "BITNET"]