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From: medin@NSIPO.NASA.GOV ("Milo S. Medin", NASA ARC NSI Project Office)
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Subject: Re: Dial up access to Internet facilities
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Date: 1 Jun 90 05:06:50 GMT
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	 I think the counter argument is that if it doesn't work reliably/well
	 especially in the beginning then people won't rely on it to provide
	 communications for their everyday needs.  If they don't use it
	 everyday then it is luxury suitable for axing at the appropriate
	 belt-tightening time.
	 
	 Marty


Marty, I think John was trying to espouse the "crack dealer's" approach
to Internetting.  First, you give them a little something either free or
very low in cost.  Then, once they are hooked, you stick it to them with
high cost, high performance solutions, and by this time, they are screaming
for more and can't do without.  They will pay and and pay at this point.

Those of us who work in the government side of networking don't use this exact
tactic, but I know of many large organizations who were "hooked" this way...

					Thanks,
					    Milo