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From: cyganski@wpi.wpi.edu (David Cyganski)
Newsgroups: comp.mail.uucp
Subject: Science Education Network --PLEASE HELP--
Keywords: Science
Message-ID: <3663@wpi.wpi.edu>
Date: 23 Aug 89 15:20:57 GMT
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass.
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Users of this group: I am a first time poster to this group
and need some very general information about uucp access for
personal computer owners.

I am forwarding a question that arose at today's meeting of
the Massachusetts Assoc. of Science Supervisors who are 
discussing the potential creation of a network of Science
educators who are interested in exchanging information
and discussion in large part about k - 12 science education.

I have opened my big mouth and suggested that existing uucp
avenues be used rather than setting up another network system.
But, the question arises: How do Schools, whose only computers
are often Apple and IBM PCs engage in usenet, etc.?  I have
suggested that servers with modem access to other uucp sites
be used. But:

1) Where do they get started. How do they find nearby uucp
sites willing to give access to the net?

2) Do they need to invest in a UNIX/Xenix system for access?
Are there PC packages that would allow access (especially
nice if Apple or MS-DOS was supported.

3) Is there someone they can talk to? 

4) What kind of costs might they expect in hardware/phone lines
and intersystem access arrangements?

Any anwers and information would be most welcome.
Please email answers directly to: cyganski@wpi.wpi.edu

Your help will directly affect the quality of SCIENCE EDUCATION
in our ELEMENTARY and SECONDARY SCHOOL SYSTEMS.