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I'm starting some research concerning the advantages and disadvantages of 
connecting a companies E-mail system to a large, indeed international, 
network such as Usenet.
 
     I thought it might be appropriate to use the net to solicit opinions
and, more importantly, request any CONCRETE factual information the
actual participants might have available.  I'm interested in how the
organization (i.e. your company) has found it's making the connection
available at each work station a benefit and/or detriment. Are professional
conferences  aided? Do extra-curicular dept.s (e.g. net.rec.bochie-ball)
'steal' your employee's/fellow's valuable time? ...where does your company
find the payoff?
 
     I hope to get some fairly objective input, though I realize I may be
primarily addressing the 'pro' group. In any case, I'll be glad for any
and all replies. Please write me through E-mail to my account at North Dakota
State University.
 
					    Thank you,
 
                                                    Bruce E. DeLoria
 
        At N.D.S.U. my account is:     ndsuvax!ncdelori