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From: mlyons@pro-truckstop.cts.com (Handles, SysOp)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: internet
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Date: 20 Oct 90 07:56:40 GMT
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Attention all InterNet users; Sour Grapes.

** FLAME ON **

I'm a ProLine SysOp which can interface with UNIX computers and have
asked our local University, (USF) University of South Florida, to allow
me to pull some feeds from them.  At first I was told that I could,
then they put in a new computer, and a change of staff.  With that I
was told in a harsh way, NO!.

Why?  I was told its a conflict of interest,  What?  How?  These schools
of so called higher learning think that a lowly Apple IIGS can't possibly
use any feeds?  or receive them from their computer?  I only wanted Apple
II, Macintosh and a few UNIX feeds. (BTW: My system is totally free, 
except for donations).

I was told that other systems get the feeds because they donate moneys
and equipment to this university, so we give them access to the feeds. I 
was told there so called super computer can't be bothered with feeds to 
a small system for free. I thought the internet was free.

I also know that it cost them money to use there computer and that they
give the feeds to other systems, so what is the difference?  So what if 
other small local systems would like to recieve the feeds too.  A couple 
of small system could like a IBM, Amaga etc, sysops could use the local 
feeds too. Just one system per computer type or say 5 local systems could 
call and distribute them to the other sites that want them locally.

So as a show of support for my cause, call USF TECH support, voice 813/974
-3307 or fax 813/974-3149  or thu this group, E-mail malek@sol.usf.edu . 

** FLAME OFF **

Bitter; Any Comments? 

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