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RICUS Table of Contents 2.05
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1 ... Introduction
2 ... List of RI Internet Systems
3 ... Ocean State FreeNet By-laws
4 ... Ocean State FreeNet Menu Preview
5 ... Closing
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1: Introduction
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Welcome to yet another issue of RICUS. This months feature is the Internet.
You'll be provided with a list of all the Internet systems (that we were able
to find) in RI, their administrators, contact numbers, etc.
You'll also be provided with some new information we discovered about the
upcoming Ocean State FreeNet.
Enjoy....
The Implementor
RICUS Editor
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2: List of RI Internet Systems
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Here's a list of virtually everything related to Internet in RI.
How this list was obtained:
o telnet'd to rs.internic.net
o entered 'wais RI'
o the system searched for all entries in its database with 'RI' in them,
many of these were systems in Rhode Island.
o I chose all the applicable numbers off of this list and captured them.
Enjoy! Their are QUITE a few companies and organizations in our little
state that are on Internet. Please note that many of these systems are not
actually *on* Internet, but have Internet e-mail addresses. You will not
be able to explore some of them with a telnet connection.
Many of these systems have modem dialups (mostly the universities and
colleges, though some organizations and corporations also have some dialups.)
A future issue of RICUS will feature an in depth exploration of all the
college/university computer systems in RI.
Here's the list:
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State of Rhode Island (NET-RI)
One Capital Hill, 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02908
Netname: RI
Netnumber: 158.123.0.0
Coordinator:
Mosley, Jr. Clifford (JCM117) [No mailbox]
(401) 277-6364
Record last updated on 28-Feb-92.
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RI Department of State Library Services (NET-RHILINET)
300 Richmond Street
Providence, RI 02903-4222
Netname: RHILINET
Netnumber: 192.207.24.0
Coordinator:
Green, Andrew (AG150) ops@NIC.RISC.NET
(401) 885-6855
Domain System inverse mapping provided by:
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
Record last updated on 17-Aug-92.
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Naval Underwater Systems Center (ASN-NUSC-RI)
Code 2211
Building 1171-1
Newport, RI 02840
Autonomous System Name: NUSC-CSTLNET-AS
Autonomous System Number: 89
Coordinator:
Perras, Mickey (MP20) PERRAS@NUSC-ADA.NAVY.MIL
(401) 841-4381
Record last updated on 10-Jan-91.
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Rhode Island State Government (STATE-RI-US-DOM)
InteleCom Data Systems
11 Franklin Rd.
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Domain Name: STATE.RI.US
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Green, Andrew (AG150) ops@NIC.RISC.NET
(401) 885-6855
Record last updated on 13-Aug-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
ARCHIVES.STATE.RI.US 198.175.149.1
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ACME Corporation (ACME2-DOM)
274 Aquidneck Island Circle
Newport, RI 02840
Domain Name: ACME.NET
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Kyotay, Wyle Edward (WEK) postmaster@ACME.NET
(401) 455-0347
Record last updated on 26-Aug-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.RISC.NET 155.212.2.2
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
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American Mathematical Society (AMS-DOM)
P.O. Box 6248
Providence, RI 02940
Domain Name: AMS.COM
Administrative Contact:
Kaull, Nancy (NK19) NGK@MATH.AMS.ORG
(401) 455-4028
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Ferreira, Karen (KF77) kmf@MATH.AMS.COM
(401) 455-4030
Record last updated on 03-May-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
MATH.AMS.ORG 130.44.1.5
NISC.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.7
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American Mathematical Society (AMS1-DOM)
201 Charles St
PO Box 6248
Providence, RI 02940-6248
Domain Name: AMS.ORG
Administrative Contact:
Kaull, Nancy (NK19) NGK@MATH.AMS.ORG
(401) 455-4028
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Ferreira, Karen (KF77) kmf@MATH.AMS.COM
(401) 455-4030
Record last updated on 15-Jul-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
MATH.AMS.ORG 130.44.1.5
NISC.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.7
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Applied Science Associates (APPSCI-DOM)
70 Dean Knauss Drive
Narragansett, RI 02882
Domain Name: APPSCI.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Schoonmaker, David P. (DPS15) appsci@TIGGER.JVCN.NET
(401) 789-6224
Record last updated on 14-Sep-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
NISC.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.7
R2D2.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.2
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Tyrconnell Computer Services (BBSNET-DOM)
200 Briarwood Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Domain Name: BBSNET.COM
Administrative Contact:
Schoffstall, Martin L. (MS9) SCHOFF@PSI.COM
(703) 620-6651
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Network Information and Support Center (PSI-NISC) hostinfo@psi.com
(518) 283-8860
Record last updated on 01-Feb-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.PSI.NET 192.33.4.10
NS2.PSI.NET 192.35.82.2
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Brown University (BROWN-DOM)
Providence, RI 02912
Domain Name: BROWN.EDU
Administrative Contact:
Carmody, Steve (SC159) stc@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
(401) 863-7580
Technical Contact:
Russell, Mike (MR29) mrussell@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
(401) 863-2617
Zone Contact, Alternate Contact:
DiCamillo, Peter (PD83) cmsmaint@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
(401) 863-7582
Record last updated on 22-May-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
BROWN.EDU 128.148.128.9
LIGHT.BROWN.EDU 128.148.128.11
HUB.UCSB.EDU 128.111.24.40
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Bryant College (BRYANT-DOM)
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917-1284
Domain Name: BRYANT.EDU
Administrative Contact:
Dwyer, Richard (RD148) rich@research1.bryant.edu
[No phone]
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Frazier, Stephen (SF140) steve@research1.bryant.edu
(401) 232-6363
Record last updated on 12-Nov-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
RESEARCH1.BRYANT.EDU 192.124.153.2
NISC.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.7
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Church Of The Dead Presidents (CDP-DOM)
P.O. Box 23142
Providence, RI 02903
Domain Name: CDP.ORG
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Pelliccio, Anthony S. (ASP) BISHOP@GARLIC.CDP.ORG
(401) 273-0716
Record last updated on 29-Jun-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.RISC.NET 155.212.2.2
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
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Cherry Semiconductor (CHERRY-SEMI-DOM)
2000 S. County Trail
E. Greenwich, RI 02818
Domain Name: CHERRY-SEMI.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Wellen, Dana (DW6) dana@CHERRY-SEMI.COM
(401) 885-3600
Record last updated on 14-Apr-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NISC.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.7
R2D2.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.2
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Cranston High School (CHSE-DOM)
Cranston High School
845 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Domain Name: CHSE.EDU
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Green, Andrew (AG150) ops@NIC.RISC.NET
(401) 885-6855
Record last updated on 13-Jan-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.RISC.NET 155.212.2.2
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
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Cubiculum Systems (CUBICULUM-DOM)
306 Thayer Street, Suite 123
Providence, RI 02906-1515
Domain Name: CUBICULUM.COM
Administrative Contact:
Antony, Ronald C.f. (RA18) rcfa@CUBICULUM.COM
(401) 521-2829 (FAX) (401) 272-2262
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Green, Andrew (AG150) ops@NIC.RISC.NET
(401) 885-6855
Record last updated on 24-Aug-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
TUNIX.CUBICULUM.COM 198.175.236.2
NEXTSRV1.ANDI.ORG 161.70.1.8
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Cytotherapeutics, Inc. (CYTO-DOM)
2 Richmond Square
Providence, RI 02906
Domain Name: CYTO.COM
Administrative Contact:
Rudnick, Seth (SR11) SRUDNICK@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
(401) 272-3310
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Larrivee, Larry (LL8) lll@WORMHOLE.CTYO.COM
(401) 272-3310 ext. 2162
Record last updated on 16-Jul-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.RISC.NET 155.212.2.2
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
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American Mathematical Society (E-MATH-DOM)
201 Charles St
PO Box 6248
Providence, RI 02940-6248
Domain Name: E-MATH.ORG
Administrative Contact:
Kaull, Nancy (NK19) NGK@MATH.AMS.ORG
(401) 455-4028
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Ferreira, Karen (KF77) kmf@MATH.AMS.COM
(401) 455-4030
Record last updated on 15-Jul-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
MATH.AMS.ORG 130.44.1.5
NISC.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.7
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Electronic Book Technologies (EBT-DOM)
1 Richmond Square
Providence, RI 02906
Domain Name: EBT.COM
Administrative Contact:
Arcouette, Steve (SA61) sra@EBT.COM
(401) 421-9550
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Luks, David (DL146) dsl@EBT.COM
(401) 421-9550
Record last updated on 06-May-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
SPOCK.EBT.COM 192.111.115.3
NIC.NEAR.NET 192.52.71.4
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Technicalities (ELLA-DOM)
182 Rochambeau Ave.
Providence RI, 02906
Domain Name: ELLA.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Avri, Doria (DA8) avri@BOS.LOCUS.COM avrida@IDS.NET
(401) 274 4828
Record last updated on 06-Jul-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
LCCMA.BOS.LOCUS.COM 192.80.81.1
BOSSERV.BOS.LOCUS.COM 192.80.81.3
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Eagles Nest Communications (ENEST-DOM)
PO Box 23392
Providence, RI 02903
Domain Name: ENEST.COM
Administrative Contact:
Labbe, Michael (ML16) mlabbe@ENEST.COM
(401) 732-0843
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Pires, Kurt J. (KJP5) support@HOLONET.NET
(510) 704-0160
Record last updated on 28-May-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NOMAD.HOLONET.NET 157.151.0.2
ORAC.HOLONET.NET 157.151.0.1
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Ergo, Inc. (ERGO-DOM)
79 Thomas Street
Newport, RI 02840
Domain Name: ERGO.COM
Administrative Contact:
Schoffstall, Martin L. (MS9) SCHOFF@PSI.COM
(703) 620-6651
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Network Information and Support Center (PSI-NISC) hostinfo@psi.com
(518) 283-8860
Record last updated on 03-Jan-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.PSI.NET 192.33.4.10
NS2.PSI.NET 192.35.82.2
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General Technology Corporation (GENTECH-DOM)
205 Hallene Road
Warwick, RI
Domain Name: GENTECH.COM
Administrative Contact:
Schoffstall, Martin L. (MS9) SCHOFF@PSI.COM
(703) 620-6651
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Network Information and Support Center (PSI-NISC) hostinfo@psi.com
(518) 283-8860
Record last updated on 25-Sep-91.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.PSI.NET 192.33.4.10
NS2.PSI.NET 192.35.82.2
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GTECH Corporation (GTECH-DOM)
55 Technology Way
West Greenwich, RI 02817
Domain Name: GTECH.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Ruptash, Brian (BR87) bar@gtech.com
(401) 392-1000
Record last updated on 06-Mar-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
GATEWAY.GTECH.COM 156.24.1.1
NIC.NEAR.NET 192.52.71.4
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Hibbett, Karlson, and Sorensen Inc. (HKS-DOM)
1080 Main Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Domain Name: HKS.COM
Administrative Contact:
Asaro, Jean I. (JIA) asaro@HKS.HKS.COM
(401) 727-4200 x4436
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Littlefield, James W. (JWL44) little@HKS.COM
(401) 727-4200 ext. 4457
Record last updated on 22-Jun-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
ARGO.HKS.COM 192.156.170.1
NIC.NEAR.NET 192.52.71.4
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IBN (IBN-DOM)
P. O. Box 9572
Providence, RI 02940-9572
Domain Name: IBN.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Diwan, Arif (AD62) adiwan@BBN.COM
(617) 873-6274
Record last updated on 15-Sep-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
BLOWTORCH.BBN.COM 128.89.4.202
MALLET.BBN.COM 128.89.4.94
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InteleCom Data Systems (IDS-DOM)
45 Hamilton Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Domain Name: IDS.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Green, Andrew (AG150) ops@NIC.RISC.NET
(401) 885-6855
Record last updated on 26-Jun-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
NS.UU.NET 137.39.1.3
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InteleCom Data Systems (IDS1-DOM)
11 Franklin Rd.
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Domain Name: IDS.NET
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Green, Andrew (AG150) ops@NIC.RISC.NET
(401) 885-6855
Record last updated on 16-Apr-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
NS.RISC.NET 155.212.2.2
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Integrated Technologies (INTECH-DOM)
10 Risho Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
Domain Name: INTECH.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Giroux, Joe (JG166) intech@TIGGER.JVNC.NET
(401) 431-6990
Record last updated on 01-Jul-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
NISC.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.7
R2D2.JVNC.NET 128.121.50.2
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Jordan, Apostal, Ritter Associates, Inc. (JAR-DOM)
7 Belver Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Domain Name: JAR.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Jensen, Peter (PJ29) JENSEN@JAR.COM
(401) 884-3014
Record last updated on 07-Aug-91.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.UU.NET 137.39.1.3
UUCP-GW-1.PA.DEC.COM 16.1.0.18
UUCP-GW-2.PA.DEC.COM 16.1.0.19
NS.EU.NET 192.16.202.11
NS1.RUTGERS.EDU 128.6.21.6
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Johnson & Wales University (JWU-DOM)
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
Domain Name: JWU.EDU
Administrative Contact:
Rodrigues, Helena (HR5) rodrigues@JWU.EDU
(401) 456-1887
Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Silvia, Michael (MS56) silvia@JWU.EDU
(401) 456-1123
Record last updated on 11-Aug-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NIC.NEAR.NET 192.52.71.4
BU.EDU 128.197.27.7
NOC.CERF.NET 192.153.156.22
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Multiple Options, Inc. (MULTIOP-DOM)
685 Douglas Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Domain Name: MULTIOP.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Hudson, Kenneth (KH87) root@MULTIOP.MULTIOP.COM
(401) 274-3530
Record last updated on 20-Jan-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.RISC.NET 155.212.2.2
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
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Network 23 User Group (NETWORK23-DOM)
163 Redwood Road
Portsmouth, RI 08271
Domain Name: NETWORK23.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Brierley, David H. (DHB4) DHB@RAYSSD.SSD.RAY.COM
(401) 847-8000 ext. 4073
Record last updated on 17-Jun-92.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.UU.NET 137.39.1.3
UUCP-GW-1.PA.DEC.COM 16.1.0.18
UUCP-GW-2.PA.DEC.COM 16.1.0.19
NS.EU.NET 192.16.202.11
NS1.RUTGERS.EDU 128.6.21.6
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Imperial Pearl Co. Inc. (PEARL-DOM)
25 Manton Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
Domain Name: PEARL.COM
Administrative Contact, Technical Contact, Zone Contact:
Marra, Mike (MM600) root@IMPERIAL.PEARL.COM
401-331-5873
Record last updated on 08-Mar-93.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.RISC.NET 155.212.2.2
IDSVAX.IDS.RISC.NET 155.212.1.2
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Raytheon Company (RAY-DOM)
1847 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Domain Name: RAY.COM
Administrative Contact:
Shaw, Ralph (RS147) RAY@RAYSSD.SSD.RAY.COM
(401) 847-8000 ext. 4180
Technical Contact:
Paris, Greg M. (GMP5) gmp@RAYSSD.SSD.RAY.COM
(401) 847-8000 ext. 3839
Zone Contact:
Brierley, David H. (DHB4) DHB@RAYSSD.SSD.RAY.COM
(401) 847-8000 ext. 4073
Record last updated on 07-Aug-91.
Domain servers in listed order:
NS.UU.NET 137.39.1.3
UUCP-GW-1.PA.DEC.COM 16.1.0.18
UUCP-GW-2.PA.DEC.COM 16.1.0.19
NS.EU.NET 192.16.202.11
NS1.RUTGERS.EDU 128.6.21.6
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3: Ocean State Freenet Bylaws
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Yes, kiddiez, RICUS has spies EVERYWHERE! We even have spies on LORI, that
BBS 'for librarians only' (not) we exposed in the last issue.
Recently, the bylaws for the upcoming Ocean State FreeNet were posted. The
messages were captured by RICUS representing spiez and given to us for
submission.
Enjoy...
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#: 35 Ref: None
Fm: Howard Boksenbaum (HOWARDBM) To: All
On: 04-Sep-93 04:22 PM Type: Local
Sb: to the bylaws cttee Status: Normal
I was unable to complete a bylaws draft in time to distribute them
before the planned meeting -- I apologize. I would consequently
like to postpone the September 8th bylaws committee meeting to the
afternoon of the 15th. Bacause scheduling is so much easier on the
phone than via e.mail, I shall call those who signed up on Tuesday,
and send out hard copy as soon as I get to a printer. Here is the
first draft of Article I. The remaining articles follow as
separate messages. --hb
Bylaws of the
Ocean State Free-Net
Article I. Purpose
I.1 The purpose of the Ocean State Free-Net is to establish and operate
a Free-
Net for the community of Rhode Island as an affiliate of the National
Public
Telecommunications Network.
I.2 The Ocean State Free-Net will be a community information resource
available
to all Rhode Islanders as inexpensively and as conveniently as possible
Rhode
Islanders will be able to dial into the Free-Net as guests, using
readily available
microcomputers and modems and may choose to register as users by
following a
simple on-line procedure. Once registered, users will have access
through the
Free-Net to
*electronic mail both locally and worldwide via the Internet
*local databases and informational documents
*local interactive information resources
*a gateway to the Internet including the National Public
Telecomputing Network.
. . . more on a following message. . .
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#: 36 Ref: None
Fm: Howard Boksenbaum (HOWARDBM) To: All
On: 04-Sep-93 04:24 PM Type: Local
Sb: bylaws pt 2 Status: Normal
Bylaws of the
Ocean State Free-Net
Article II. Organization and development
II.1. Department of State Library Services
The development and management of the Ocean State Free-Net is a
service of the RI Department of State Library Services. The
intention of the Department of State Library Services is to serve
as the incubator for the Ocean State Free-Net with the expectation
that it would become an independent non-profit organization by July
1, 1995. To that end, the Department shall provide staff, office
space, and equipment for the Free-Net, as well as liaison with
state government, and manage its property and business.
II.2 Steering Committee
Until that time, the Steering Committee, an organization of
organizations, will set direction for the Free-Net and make policy
decisions, including such items as which resources to solicit and
implement, when, and to what extent, the nature and extent of any
restrictions on access, both for information providers and users.
II.3. Independence
No later than January 1, 1995, the steering committee shall empower
a bylaws and incorporation committee with a charge to prepare a
revision of these bylaws that will be the basis of an independent
Ocean State Free-Net corporation. Major considerations for that
committee will be
1. the nature of membership
2. not-for-profit status (incorporate as a library?)
3. relationship with the Department of State Library Services
4. fees and financial support
II.4 Community participation
Both the DSLS and the members of the steering committee shall
proactively work to include as much of the diversity of the Rhode
Island Community as possible in the planning and operation of the
Free-Net, at the point of identifying
the needs and issues the Free-Net must consider, as well as in its
consideration of those needs and issues.
.
. . .more to come in a succeeding message. . .
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#: 37 Ref: None
Fm: Howard Boksenbaum (HOWARDBM) To: All
On: 04-Sep-93 04:30 PM Type: Local
Sb: bylaws pt 3 Status: Normal
Bylaws of the
Ocean State Free-Net
Article III. Steering Committee
III.1 Membership
III.1.1 Initial membership shall be restricted to organizations
that have expressed interest in furthering the purposes of the
Free-Net by September 1, 1993. Member organizations shall
designate one representative to participate in the deliberations
and decisions of the steering committee.
III.1.2 Organizations may apply to the steering committee for
membership, and upon approval by two thirds of the steering
committee and designation of a representative shall be members.
III.1.3 The steering committee shall work to include as much as
possible of Rhode Island's diversity in its composition as well as
in its deliberations.
III.1.4 A member may be required to withdraw by a three fourths
vote of the steering committee.
III.2 Meetings
III.2.1 Meetings will be convened by the representative of the
Department of State Library Services.
III.2.2 The steering committee shall meet at least nine times each
year.
III.2.3 A majority of the committee will constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business at any steering committee meeting.
III.2.4 Every effort will be made to achieve consensus among the
steering committee members; should that be impossible, a vote shall
determine decisions, following Roberts rules of order. A majority
vote of a quorum shall constitute a decision of the committee.
III.3 Action without a meeting
III.3.1 In the event that a quorum cannot be assembled for a
meeting, pressing needs for action may be resolved by a written (or
electronic) poll of the steering committee. Concurrence of a
majority of the steering committee in such circumstances shall
constitute a decision of the committee.
III.4 Committees
III.4.1 The steering committee is obligated to hear reports and
advice of the standing committees.
III.4.2 The steering committee may constitute and empower ad hoc
committees to act upon specific charges as necessary.
III.4.3 Committees need not be composed exclusively of steering
committee members; rather, the greatest possible community
participation shall be encouraged by seeking as diverse a
membership as possible for both standing and ad hoc committees.
.
. . .more on next message. . .
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#: 38 Ref: None
Fm: Howard Boksenbaum (HOWARDBM) To: All
On: 04-Sep-93 04:40 PM Type: Local
Sb: bylaws pt 4 Status: Normal
Bylaws of the
Ocean State Free-Net
Article IV. Standing Committees
IV.1 Five standing committees shall advise the steering committee.
Unlike the Steering Committee, which is an organization of
organizations, the standing committees comprise individuals.
Initial membership in standing committees shall be those
individuals who have expressed an interest in that committee's
membership before September 1, 1993. New members shall be
appointed by the committee with approval of the steering committee.
The committee charges follow:
IV.2 Hardware and Software Subcommittee
recommends:
--computer equipment to meet the needs of the
Ocean State Free-Net
--software to operate the Ocean State
Free-Net
--telecommunications equipment and telephone
lines to meet the needs of the Free-Net
works with Free-Net staff to:
--install computer facility
--maintain and troubleshoot hardware and
software
--recommend additional computer and
telecommunications equipment and
software as needed.
--meet user demand for support, training,
and documentation
IV.3 Development and Design Subcommittee:
designs and redesigns the configuration of the Free-Net,
including:
--working with RI libraries, government
agencies, non profits, and
educational institutions to create
the optimal suite of local
information offerings
--determining the particular features,
forums, options available to users,
who will be responsible for each,
and who will be sysop for each.
--soliciting and considering user
feedback to maintain optimal design
--designing screens, menus, and other
"look and feel" items
IV.4 Staff and Facilities Subcommittee:
ensures adequate staff and facilities for the Free-
Net by:
--working with the Project Manager to
identify staffing needs and recruit
staff members as necessary
--identifying appropriate roles for
volunteers
--working with staff to recruit
volunteers to serve on committees
and subcommittees and other
appropriate roles.
IV.5 Ways and Means Subcommittee:
ensures that adequate financial resources are available to the
Free-Net by
--working with the Project Manager to develop a budget
--developing and submitting grant proposals
for funding the Free-Net
--developing and submitting proposals for
state funding of the Free-Net
--seeking donations of equipment
--other fundraising activities
IV.6 Network and Community Relations Subcommittee:
coordinates affiliation with the National Public Telecomputing
Network
arranges publicity for the Ocean State Free-Net through:
--the media
--messages on the Free-Net
--relationships with user and potential
user organizations and agencies
reaches out to potential users, particularly those
in the minority, disadvantaged, elderly and
disabled communities.
.
. . .more to come in the next message. . .
More; [38 of 39] Disposition...?
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Fm: Howard Boksenbaum (HOWARDBM) To: All
On: 04-Sep-93 04:44 PM Type: Local
Sb: bylaws last pt Status: Normal
Bylaws of the
Ocean State Free-Net
Article V. Dissolution
V.1 As stipulated in section 2, these bylaws shall expire on June
30, 1993. Should the Ocean State Free-Net dissolve before these
bylaws are superseded, all assets shall become the property of the
RI Department of State Library Services.
Article VI. Amendment
VI.1 These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the
steering committee by a two-thirds vote, provided that the
amendment has been submitted in writing at the previous regular
meeting.
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. . .that's all for now. . .comments?
--hb
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Comments? Yes.. I have some comments alright. If you're planning to run
ANY type of a sucessful system, I suggest asking for volunteers from the general
RI telecom community. The current BBS users will comprise the majority
of the users on the FreeNet. I know quite a few technically skilled members of
RI telecom who would gladly volunteer their services if it meant a better system
for all...
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4: Ocean State FreeNet Menu Preview
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Well, thanks to our pals on DSLS, we've obtained a preview of the Ocean State
FreeNet menu system...
Here you go:
Ocean State Free-Net menus (* = ready to go)
Main Menu