Re: ISP, IAP, Whatever...

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From: Ron Baugh
Date: Wed, 01 May 1996 00:00

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At 11:07 AM 96/05/01 -0600, Tom Ruta wrote:
>Just a little pet peeve here.  Anyone else tired of seeing ISP refer to
>Internet providers instead of CIPS systems professionals?
>
I agree with Tom.  Lets try and reduce the amount of confusion to the public
by making a conscious effort to refer to this group as IAPs (Internet Access
Providers).

>Does anyone at the National level have any thoughs as to whether we
>can/should/are considering "trademarking" (or otherwise "protecting") the ISP
>letters in advance of certification?

As for this part, how much will it cost? (Maybe we could use the money saved
by Mark Olson's e-mail ideas <G>.)   If it is practical I would be in favor
of  it.
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Superior Systems Consulting              Fax     (403) 343 - 0135
5824 - 44 Avenue                               E-mail: rbaugh@ccinet.ab.ca
Red Deer, Alberta  Canada   T4N 3J5
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From: Ron Baugh <rbaugh@CCINET.AB.CA>
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Date: 1996/05/01
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