






                       MRNet - The Minnesota Regional Network


            _A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
               Minnesota Regional Network
               511 11th Avenue South, Box 212
               Minneapolis, MN 55415

            _E_m_a_i_l: info@MR.Net

            _P_h_o_n_e: (612) 342-2570
               FAX: (612) 344-1716


            _D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n

            The Minnesota  Regional  Network  is  a  mid-level  network,
            founded  in  1987 for the purpose of providing access to the
            NSFNET for  organizations  in  the  Minnesota  area.  It  is
            presently established as a nonprofit corporation with active
            participation by member organizations.  Its  mission  is  to
            provide and facilitate the use of computer networks in order
            to enhance  the  high-technology  research  and  educational
            environment,  and  to increase the productivity and competi-
            tiveness of businesses throughout  the  state.  The  primary
            tasks  of MRNet are to promote, facilitate, and support con-
            nectivity; disseminate information  on  computer  networking
            and technologies; pursue connections to other networks; pro-
            vide a forum  for  the  investigation  of  computer  network
            issues;  and contribute to state, national and international
            planning in computer net- works.

            MRNet's  membership  is  made  up  of  public  universities,
            private  colleges,  private research foundations, government
            agencies, and many large and small businesses.

            _N_e_t_w_o_r_k _A_c_c_e_s_s

            Any IP host on the Internet may have  access  to  the  MRNet
            Network Information Center (NIC) or to various members' net-
            work hosts as permitted. Supported  access  includes  email,
            anonymous FTP, news, and nameserver queries.
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            The information in this section is provided  in  accor-
            dance  with the copyright notice appearing at the front
            of this guide.




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            _W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _t_h_e _N_e_t_w_o_r_k

            MRNet is available to institutions in the Minnesota area who
            need  to  have  access  to  the  Internet  or to other MRNet
            members for educational, research, or other  scholarly  pur-
            suits.  Use  of  connected  or  gatewayed  networks requires
            agreement to the rules and conditions of those networks.

            _M_i_s_c_e_l_l_a_n_e_o_u_s

            For further information,  contact  Dennis  Fazio,  Executive
            Director at the phone number or email address listed.







































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