Date: 09 Dec 1992 00:13:55 -0500 (EST) >From: "WALT HOWE, DELPHI INTERNET SIG MANAGER" Subject: File 4--DELPHI Announces Full Access to the Internet FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DELPHI Online Service Announces Full Access to the Internet Cambridge MA, December 9, 1992 -- DELPHI, an international online service, today announced full access to the Internet including real-time electronic mail, file transfers with "FTP," and remote log-ins to other Internet hosts using "Telnet." With this announcement, DELPHI becomes the only leading consumer online service to offer such a wide variety of Internet features. Russell Williams, DELPHI's general manager, explains the significance of this announcement. "Prior to now, anyone interested in accessing the Internet had a very limited number of options. In most cases you had to be connected directly through your company or school. DELPHI is now an important low-cost access option available to home computer users. Anyone can connect to DELPHI with a local call from over 600 cities and towns throughout the US and in many other countries." The Internet is considered the world's largest computer network. It is comprised of thousands of companies, colleges, schools, government agencies, and other organizations. There are currently an estimated 4 million users. "This incredible collection of resources will mean better and more specialized services for all users" adds Mr. Williams. "For example, users can take electronic courses conducted by leading universities, access databases and reports from government agencies, and get product information and support directly from companies. There are also mailing lists and discussion groups for almost every special interest imaginable. Electronic mail can be used to send private messages to anyone on the Internet and even many commercial networks like Compuserve and MCI Mail." DELPHI's connection to the Internet works both ways: In addition to offering access out to other networks, DELPHI provides value-added services to people already on the Internet. Any user of the Internet can access DELPHI to use services such as Grolier's Academic American Encyclopedia, the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Reuters and UPI newswires, stock quotes, computer support, travel reservations, special interest groups, real-time conferencing, downloadable programs, and multi-player games. All these services can be reached through the Internet simply by joining DELPHI and then telnetting to the address "delphi.com" via the commercial Internet. In order to help new users with questions related to the Internet, DELPHI has an area online to provide support. The Internet Special Interest Group (SIG) includes an active message forum where members and staff can exchange useful information. Comprehensive guide books, downloadable software, and information files are also available. DELPHI has two membership plans: the 10/4 Plan is $10 per month and includes the first 4 hours of use; additional use is $4 per hour. The 20/20 Advantage Plan is $20 per month, includes 20 hours of use, and is only $1.80 per hour for additional time. The Internet service option is an extra $3 per month and includes a generous transfer allocation of 10 megabytes (the equivalent of about 3,000 type-written pages). Access during business hours via Sprintnet or Tymnet carries a surcharge. Through a special trial membership offer, anyone interested in learning more about DELPHI and the Internet can receive 5 hours of access for free. To join, dial by modem, 1-800-365-4636 (current Internet users should telnet to "delphi.com" instead). After connecting, press return once or twice. At the Username prompt, enter JOINDELPHI and at the password prompt, type INTERNETSIG. DELPHI Member Service Representatives can also be reached by voice at 1-800-695-4005. DELPHI is a service of General Videotex Corporation, a leading developer of interactive and online services based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, call either of the above numbers or send email to Walt Howe, Internet SIG manager at walthowe@delphi.com. ------------------------------ Downloaded From P-80 International Information Systems 304-744-2253