Internet Access via IGC Networks
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I N S T I T U T E for G L O B A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
PeaceNet * EcoNet * ConflictNet * LaborNet * WomensNet
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Presidio Building 1012, First Floor
Torney Avenue
PO Box 29904
San Francisco, CA 94129-0904
Tel: 415-561-6100
Fax: 415-561-6101
telex: 404205417
WWW: http://www.igc.org/
E-Mail: <outr...@igc.org>
** What are the IGC Networks? **
The Institute for Global Communications (IGC) provides computer networking
tools for international communication and information exchange. IGC is the
US member of the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), a
coalition of computer networks providing services to over 30,000 activists
and organizations in more than 130 countries.
The IGC Networks -- PeaceNet, EcoNet, ConflictNet, LaborNet and WomensNet --
together with APC partner networks, comprise the world's only computer
communications system dedicated solely to environmental preservation, peace,
and human rights. New technologies are helping these worldwide communities
cooperate more effectively and efficiently.
IGC, located in San Francisco, California, is a division of the Tides
Center, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
By subscribing to any one of the IGC Networks, you have full access to
the resources of any of the other IGC Networks. To help you decide
which of the IGC Networks might best reflect your interests and needs,
here is a brief description of each:
PeaceNet serves peace and social justice advocates around the world in
such areas as human rights, disarmament, and international
relations. A number of alternative news services provide a range
of information about these and other topics from around the
world.
EcoNet serves individuals and organizations working for environmental
preservation and sustainability. Important issues covered
include: global warming, energy policy, rainforest preservation,
legislative activities, water quality, toxics and environmental
education.
ConflictNet serves groups and individuals working for social justice and
conflict resolution. ConflictNet's resources include guidelines
for choosing a neutral third party, sample case development in
conflict resolution, extensive biblographies, legislative
updates, educational materials and newsletters from around the
world.
LaborNet serves groups, unions and labor advocates interested in
information sharing and collaboration with the intent of
enhancing the human rights and economic justice of workers.
Issues covered include workplace and community health and safety,
trade, and international union solidarity and collaboration.
WomensNet serves women, organizations and advocates interested in
information sharing and collaboration with the intent of
enhancing the rights of women. Issues covered include health,
economics, women of color, violence, women in media and
communications, the Fourth World Conference on Women, development
and international news on women.
** How People are Using the IGC Networks **
Electronic Mail
Send and receive private messages to and from more than 18,000
international peace, environmental and conflict resolution users
on our affiliated networks or to millions of users on virtually
any other network. Communicate with people who don't have access
to computer networks by sending them a telex or fax directly from
your IGC account. Electronic mail is quick, inexpensive,
reliable and easy to use.
Conferences
IGC's conferencing services offer easy-to-use tools in group
communication and event coordination. Geographically dispersed
people can communicate inexpensively on any subject. Whether you
are administering an organization or distributing an urgent
action alert, IGC conferences are an indispensable tool. Private
conferences can be set up to facilitate internal group
decision-making, task-sharing processes, or sensitive
communications. Public conferences are great for information
sharing, newsletter distribution, legislative alerts and news
services.
Information Resources
IGC's several hundred public conferences also include events
calendars, newsletters, legislative alerts, funding sources,
press releases, action updates, breaking stories, calls for
support, as well as ongoing discussions on issues of global
importance. IGC is also an access point for the USENET system of
interuniversity bulletin boards. IGC's capabilities allow you to
search lists of speakers, U.S. Congress and world leaders, media,
grant-making foundations or bibliographies. An on-line news
finder helps you easily locate today's progressive news stories.
Internet Services
IGC's direct link with the Internet enables you to use any of the
following Internet services: Internet e-mail, Telnet, FTP,
Gopher, Archie, Veronica, WAIS and World Wide Web (WWW). IGC
offers SLIP/PPP (dial-up Internet) access for all subscribers at
no additional charge.
Electronic Publishing
Disseminate information to the vast Internet community and create
visibility for your organization by posting information on our
publicly accessible gohper, or making use of IGC auto-reply
e-mailers, mailing lists, WWW and newsgroup services. For more
information about IGC's electronic publishing services, send any
message to:
epub-sum...@igc.org for our Summary Info
www-...@igc.org for Web Site Hosting & Construction Services
majordo...@igc.org for Mailing List Info
domai...@igc.org for Domain Name Service Info
** International Programs
& The Association for Progressive Communications **
IGC regards international cooperation and partnership as
essential in addressing peace and environmental problems. IGC
maintains a major program to develop low-cost access to computer
networking from outside the United States, especially from
non-industrialized and Southern hemisphere countries. The result
of this program has been the Association of Progressive
Communications (APC) which now includes low- cost computer
networks in sixteen countries. IGC has played a major role in
starting the Alternex (Brazil), Nicarao (Nicaragua) and GlasNet
(Russia) non-profit computer networks, as well as in providing
technical support to all of the member networks.
The focus of IGC's and APC's international program is to empower
local, indigenous organizations by transferring expertise and
capacity in computer networking. Operation and management of a
local APC node becomes the full responsibility of the local
organization. All APC partners are independent organizations,
and retain full control over their network.
For a current list of APC Member Networks, send any message to:
apc-...@apc.org for an automatic reply.
** Join Our Global Community
Participate in a range of discussions and find information resources on
such topics, including:
Activist Resources Health
Africa Human Rights
Air & Climate Immigrant Rights
Asia Indigenous Peoples
Biodiversity Labor
Caribbean LesBiGay
Central & South America Mediation
Community Middle East
Conflict Resolution Military & Security
Development Nuclear Weapons & Testing
Disarmament Pacific Rim
East -- West Peace Legislation
Economics Peace/Social Justice
Education & Research Philosophy & Religion
Energy Politics
Environmental Education Seas & Waters
Environmental Justice Sustainable Agriculture
Europe Toxics & Waste
Food & Agriculture Trade
Foreign Policy United Nations
Forests Wilderness & Wildlife
Government Women
Greens Movement Youth
** Rates **
For Individual accounts (SLIP/PPP or Text-Based Interface), IGC offers two
options, a BASIC rate for $12.50 per month and a VOLUME rate for $25 per
month. Access is available in our Neighborhood (San Francisco & Washington
DC); nationally (through major carriers); internationally (through a variety
of services.)
For all the Details, write to: rates...@igc.org
IGC also offers special rates for groups of accounts that are billed to a
single address. These are cost effective for 6 or more individual accounts.
For all the details, write to: group...@igc.org
Custom Networks
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We can create custom login banners, custom menus and private
networks for groups nationally and worldwide. Contact
<mark...@igc.org> for more information.
Internet Services
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UUCP Service: IGC provides UUCP service for non-profit organizations; we
generally will not provide full USENET feeds, however. Write to
uucp...@igc.org for more information. Feeds of IGC/APC conferences via UUCP
can be arranged.
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Additional Sources of Information About IGC
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For More Information About IGC Rates and Billing
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checkfr...@igc.org
Information about how you can save time and money by paying your
monthly IGC invoice automatically from your checking, savings or credit
card account.
discou...@igc.org
Information about how qualifying low-income organizations and individuals
can receive a credit for up to two hours per month of telecommunications
charges.
librar...@igc.org
Information about library access to networks of the Institute for
Global Communications (IGC) and library rates.
rates...@igc.org
Information about IGC rates including sign-up, monthly and connect costs.
studen...@igc.org
Information about student rates on IGC.
For More Information About IGC Training
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dc-tr...@igc.org
Information about hands-on training workshops in Washington, DC on
Internet navigation and information retrieval via the IGC.
For More Information About IGC Programs
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conflict...@igc.org
Information about the communications network for the conflict resolution
community
econe...@igc.org
Information about the communications network for the environmental community
laborn...@igc.org
Information about the communications network for the labor community.
peacen...@igc.org
Information about the communications network for the peace community.
womensn...@igc.org
Information about the communications network for the women's community.
For More Information About APC Programs email:
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apc-espa...@igc.org
Informacion sur la Red de Comunicacion Global para el Medio Ambiente,
Derechos Humanos, Desarrollo y Paz
apc-...@apc.org
Information about The Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
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IGC Account Application
Fill out this coupon and send/fax it to us or sign up online by
having your computer dial:
(415) 322-0284 (N-8-1) (Or, telnet to igc.org)
Have your credit card ready.
Type 'new' at the LOGIN prompt, then follow the instructions.
SPECIAL OFFER -- sign up on-line and receive four free
hours usage time (telecommunications charges *not* included)
Select one: [ ] EcoNet [ ] PeaceNet
[ ] ConflictNet [ ] LaborNet
[ ] WomensNet
SOFTWARE OPTIONS
You may use any text-based software such as Procomm, Zterm, or
Microphone with IGC. IGC InterACT software provides a graphical
interface to the World Wide Web and other Internet resources.
IGC InterACT software or a text-based system user manual is included
free with your IGC subscription.
Please select ONE of the following:
[ ] IGC InterACT for Windows $25
Requires: Windows 3.1 or higher, 386-25 DX PC, 4 MB RAM
9600 bps or faster modem, a mouse, and 7 MB of free hard
disk space. V 2.0 Includes Netscape 2 and Eudora Pro (shipping 4/7/96)
[ ] IGC InterACT for Macintosh $25
Requires: System 7 or higher, 4MB RAM, 10MB free hard disk
space, 9600 bps or faster modem. A 68020/30/40 or PPC
is required for WWW access. V0.6 Includes Netscape 2 and Eudora Pro
(shipping4/7/96)
Open Transport TCP/IP, which is currently used with
System 7.5.2 on the Power Macintosh 7200, 7500, 8500 and 9500
is not supported.
[ ] IGC Text-Based System User's Manual
Extras:
[ ] Zterm: Macintosh software for text-based interface $5.00
[ ] BananaCom: IBM-PC compatible software for text-based interface $5.00
[ ] Text-based User's manual if you ordered IGC InterACT $10.00
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San Francisco, CA 94129-0904
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