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Sounds like its time for the list again... :)

There are several ways to get to the net from the city of Columbus. 
Several businesses are connected, and give employees access. There are
several universities, and then we have five different public access
providers. I shall cover the public providers. 


The best public provider I've found, which is also rather cheap, is the
system I'm presently on, InfiNet. Dial (614) 224-3410 (data 14.4), log in
as "guest" and you'll get some info on the system. (Or, you could telnet
to infinet.com and log in as "guest".) For additional info, send mail to
"jcn@infinet.com" or call 268-9941 (voice). 


Also, there is the Central Ohio Internet Link (COIL). Slightly more
expensive, than InfiNet. Dial (614) 487-0292 (data 14.4) or 487-0299 (data
2400) and log in as "guest" to get some more on the system. (Or telnet
bronze.coil.com and login as "guest") Call 291-0812 (voice), or send mail
to custserv@bronze.coil.com to get additional info. 


Next, we have the more expensive OARnet. This is a national provider based
in Columbus.  Call (614) 728-8100 (voice), 728-8110 (FAX), or E-mail
info@oar.net. You may also gopher oar.net for their server. 


We have another national provider that has a "point of presence" in
Columbus called PSI. For all sorts of information on them, send e-mail to
"all-info@psi.com". This is the address of a daemon which will
automatically send you a very comprehensive list of mail sites for daemons
which cover specific topics. (It also tells you how to get ahold of real,
live humans. <g>)


Lastly, we have a free-net provider, The Greater Columbus Freenet. 
Applications are available at all Columbus Metropolitan Library branches. 
Other locations include Bexley, Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington,
Westerville, Worthington, and Southwest libraries. You can gopher
gopher.freenet.columbus.oh.us for their server. (Or, you can call (614)
292-7501 (data 14.4) and login as "guest" and get the same thing.) (Some
information will not be available to you if you haven't been verified.)
You MUST have a valid library card to get validated. Email
help@freenet.columbus.oh.us if you need more info. (Please note, those 
who haven't been verified can NOT telnet to the site and login as 
"guest". The system will give you a little message and then break the 
connection. Only verified people may telnet to the site.)


And while not a "public" provider in the strictest sense of the word, the 
Ohio State University does maintain an interesting gopher server. So, 
I'll mention it. gopher gopher.acs.ohio-state.edu.


Additional information or corrections to this list should be sent to
dionisio@infinet.com. 

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