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                                *COSTS*
Depending on the equipment used, the different
costs are:
1)   Apple IIe:  Internal 1200 modem and
cable--under $50 *OR* serial card, cables and
external 2400 modem--$160
2)   Apple IIgs:  External 2400 modem and
cables--$110
3)   Mac:  External 2400 modem and cables--$100
4)   IBM/clone:  External 2400 modem and
cables--$100
Different districts may have their own policies
regarding the standardization of equipment and
these may be a consideration when determining
costs.
5)  Public Domain software (no cost) can be used
but a commercial program such as Proterm (Apples-
$80) or ProComm (IBM-$80) may be se-lected for
ease of use and the support provided to the users.
All types of computers have communication
software.
6)  Line costs may be minimal if set up through
the central switchboard.  However, there are
benefits to installation of a separate phone line
such as the ability of  becoming a host terminal
to incoming calls and freeing the central
switchboard.  The July, 1992 estimates from
Southwestern Bell were $80 for installation and a
monthly service fee of $29.
It is recommended that the school refuse a long
distance carrier to prevent unwanted charges.  In
fact, the phone company can install a system to
prevent all long distance and emergency phone
numbers from being dialed.  This service is
available for a $3 installation charge and a
monthly fee of $20.  In some rare instances, local
phone companies may have additional charges and
should be consulted.
                                *DURATION*
Group changes (external) will occur every six weeks.  Group changes

(internal) may occur every six-weeks, but there is
no preset time limit. The project can be modified
locally for student participation during the
holidays/vacation.


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