From root@infoserv.com Mon Apr 5 21:38:08 1993 Received: from infoserv.infoserv.COM by fido.wps.com (5.67/1.34) id AA04305; Mon, 5 Apr 93 21:38:00 -0700 Received: by infoserv.com (SMAIL 3.1.28.1); Mon, 5 Apr 93 21:18 PDT Message-Id: Subject: Re: INFOSERV... To: tomj@fido.wps.com (Tom Jennings) Date: Mon, 5 Apr 93 21:18:03 PDT From: Postmaster In-Reply-To: <9304011920.AA01962@fido.wps.com>; from "Tom Jennings" at Apr 1, 93 11:20 am X-Mailer: ELM [version 2.3 PL0] Status: OR Thank you for your interest in InfoServ. Here's some information on our service. Please note that originally InfoServ was developed to support users with some experience and knowledge of PC BBS systems, file xfer, and familiarity with Internet/Usenet/Netnews. We are currently working to take the system to new levels of friendliness to help novices take advantage of our service. If you need more help, or have addtional questions, please send email. Also, please send comments on how to improve the interface. Thanks, postmaster@infoserv.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- AT LAST! An Internet/Email/Netnews service especially for small systems* ! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- InfoServ Connections provides network services especially designed to support the needs of end users with small systems* such as DOS, MAC, and Unix/386. Our service features hassle free connections - we do all the administrative drudge; you enjoy pure Netnews and Email without the pain. InfoServ has developed many special support functions that make living with Netnews/Email as simple as a phone call. An InfoServ subscription features the following: NEWS GROUP BROWSER - The end to Netnews newsgroup hell! Our sophisticated, menu driven, newsgroup browser lets you change your Netnews subscription list as often as you wish! Now you can sample the roughly 1000 newsgroups at your leisure. No other service has anything like our newsgroup browser system. MENU-DRIVEN INTERFACE FOR SERVICE PARAMETERS - No more dealing with hard to reach and cranky system administrators. You set/alter your parameters as often as you wish, quickly and easily, and when you want to. STABLE EMAIL ADDRESS - Change or move your environment as much as you wish; your email address remains constant because the InfoServ Domain hides your changes from the rest of the world. If you are a mobile consultant, this service feature is for you. SUNNYVALE/SANTA CLARA DIAL-UP NUMBER - Network in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. NETWORK ADMINISTRATION PROVIDED - We maintain and resolve Email addressing for you. Your machine does not have to run complex and cumbersome, network address software (that is, you can use Domain style addresses without the hassle of running a name server). COST EFFICIENT DATA CONNECTIONS - An important consideration for long distance users. All InfoServ connections are automated/off-line and use compression. Simply put your machine in a poll loop when its convenient (such as at night), and a short time later all your requested transfers are done. INTEGRATED SUPPORT FOR SMALL SYSTEMS - DOS, MAC, Unix/386 are supported with special features such as automatic, newsgroup subscription list definition. A few button pushes is all it takes to install your subscription list; no more manual typing of group names! Public Domain/Shareware/Commercial UUCP packages are available. DOS users will find InfoServ's special version of Waffle a pleasure to deal with, and a real bargain. Unix/386 users can download ready to run, professionally documented, Netnews software. QUALITY SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE - InfoServ subscriptions begin at $8.95 per month. Basic rate includes UUCP connection, personal Email, and more Netnews than you can possibly read. DIAL (408) 243-2102 or 243-2104 - Type `begin' at the prompt and browse the features; then subscribe on-line! No paper forms to fill out! (Modem support: 24/MNP5/V.42,96V.32,96/19.2//PEP, 8 bit, 1 st, No parity, 24hrs) *@*.*.*.* | /~~~~~~~~~\ INFOSERV/CONNECTIONS\ /~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*@*.*.*.* |______/ \___/ The Professional's Network Email: postmaster@infoserv.com uunet!infoserv!postmaster Voice: (408) 724-3446 Copyright (C) 1991, All rights reserved. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the InfoServ fees: [ TERMS ] | +------------------------ Paid 12 months in advance OPTION | | +--------------- Paid 6 months in advance | | | +------ Paid monthly ---------+- V --+-- V ---+-- V ---+---------------------------------- A | $11.95 | $13.95 | $15.95 | /month for 2500 usenet postings | | | | per week (600 pages)** ---------+--------+--------+--------+--------------------------------- B | $8.95 | $10.95 | $12.95 | /month for 1000 usenet postings | | | | per week (250 pages)** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Page counts are estimates and will vary The preceding costs are average: we often run specials for groups/clubs, and so forth. Dialin or call for latest cost info. Options A and B are for personal use leaf nodes only. All options incur a one time $15.95 activation fee. Special pricing is available for IEEE members. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Addendum: o Please note that we are an off-line service. DOS/MAC will need communication software for their systems. DOS users can download the required software free of charge after they sign up. o Greatly improved DOS package software: better install, windows, DOS programs to replace interactive connect time, and more! o We now accept VISA and M/C for payment. o FTP Internet archive support is on the way! o Area code 415 and 510 phone numbers are in the plans for the future. o Email access is comprehensive: Internet, Usenet, Compuserv, Fidonet, AT&Tmail, MCImail, and zillions of other nets! If you have any more questions, please ask! postmaster@infoserv.com