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* BIOTECHNET *
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Global computer network created specially for research biologists

What is BioTechNET?
 
BioTechNET is a new network similar to Compuserve or Protogy, with emphasis on
BioTechnology.
 
What services does BioTechNet offer?

In addition to e-mail, BioTechNET also offers FAX, Telex, Translation Services
(Spanish,French, German,  Italian, and  Portugese, to and from English), under
the heading of Communications;  Data/text file storage/editing; Conference and
Forums;  Bulletin Boards;  a MarketPlace section for contacting advertisers in
BioTechnique  magazine,   placeing  orders  for   equipment,  supplies,   etc;
requesting  customer  service;  and  a  range of news and information services
including BioTechniques  articles  on-line,  BioTech  Industry Newsletters,  a
Research Library which provides access to DIALOG, and a Professional Societies
listing/forum section. For those who like Compuserve, etc, these may be useful
services.
 
What are the associated costs?

The initial fee for an ID and password is $12 and the connect fee is 49 cents/
minute ($29/hour).
 
Is there a gateway to the InterNet?

Although one component of BioTechNET is the availability of e-mail, at present
there is no gateway to the InterNet.
 

Information abstracted from  a message  posted on the software BIOSCI bulletin
board by:
                Bruce A. Roe
                Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
                University of Oklahoma
                BROE@AARDVARK.UCS.UOKNOR.EDU