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A group of Washington area people have been meeting to plan
the creation of a public community computer service. The
computer system would serve as a local affiliate of a
growing national network of similar computer systems.
Currently, such systems are operating in Cleveland, OH;
Peoria, IL; Youngstown, OH; Cincinnati, OH; and Medina
County, OH.  Formal organizing committees have been
established in 20 cities in the United States and worldwide.

These community computer systems are all affiliates of the
National Public Telecomputing Network (NPTN).  These
systems, together with NPTN, form the computer equivelant of
public radio or public television -- a national network of
free, public access computer systems.  Each affiliate is
essentially a system for the community operated by the
community (the Cleveland Free-Net has over 300 volunteers
from the community operating it). As a result, the system
can provide whatever information and services that the
community would like to see.  Currently plans are being made
to include some of the following general types of information/
services:  educational, local and federal government reports, 
arts & entertainment, recreation, legal information, library
services.  In addition, the system will provide a gateway to 
connect with other computer systems both locally and internationally.

If you would like more information about the Capital Area Free-Net,
or would like to be included in our mailing list, please reply to
the address at the end of this post. 


Paul Masline
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