Path: utzoo!mnetor!uunet!portal!cup.portal.com!itkin
From: itkin@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.unix.questions
Subject: Re: Getting an MS-DOS computer onto the UUCP network
Message-ID: <2268@cup.portal.com>
Date: 3 Jan 88 18:49:26 GMT
References: <3194@psuvax1.psu.edu> <1863@netsys.UUCP>
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
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XPortal-User-Id: 1.1001.3249


Tom Livingston (tsl@netsys.UUCP) asked about getting an MS-DOS system
onto the net.  Rather than worry about hosting software myself, I
connect through The Portal system.  It's a fee-based system ($10/month)
that gives access to USENET as well as providing PD software,
chat/meeting places, and other BBS stuff.  I think it's a great bargain.
I suppose I could invest in another 40MB disk and put the software and
stuff there, but this seems more reasonable and doesn't tie up my system
all night.  If you're in the Sunnyvale area, just log in at 725-0561 or
write to Poretal Communications Company at 19720 Auburn Drive,
Cupertino, California 95014.  I've just joined them, and I think their
service is terrific and well worth the cost.  And all you need is a
terminal emulator/file transfer package.