On Mon, 7 Jun 1993 11:53:33 -0700 <Ben.Goren@ASU> said: >I just had a few notes posted to one of my lists about a rumour that >there's a plan to limit access to the Internet to only a few >government-sponsored research institutions. I *hope* I stomped on it >quickly enough, but I figured it would be best to warn the rest of you that >there's another one about, and that it might be a good idea to try to limit >the damage this one does. > >BTW: by "stomped," I mean that I sent a note telling everybody to drop the >whole thing, including "me too's," unless you've got proof positive. I >suppose if it gets out of hand, holding or moderating the list might be >appropriate. I would say this is rumor is completely without fact. If anything, the U. S. government wants to help get more people on the Internet, not fewer. This is a rumor which should definitely be ignored until further evidence, if any, becomes available to substantiate it. In fact, when you think about it, the direction of The Internet is already taking a very obvious turn toward becoming more of a public conveyance of information. Just look at all the many new companies and private computer services such as Compuserve which offer access to The Internet for a fee. Look also at the rapidly increasing frequency at which traditional media such as newspapers are reporting on The Internet and its potential for private individuals. I would be very surprised indeed to hear that the U. S. government wants to quall this trend with The Internet becoming more readily available to private individuals and businesses. Stan Horwitz Internet: [log in to unmask] Bitnet: STAN@TEMPLEVM Temple University's Sr. Mainframe Consultant; Manager of the Help-Net and Suggest lists; Listserv Postmaster (Standard disclaimers apply)