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From: jorge@laser.satlink.net (Jorge Cwik) To: sghuter@psg.com Date: Fri, 20 Jan 95 03:40:15 -0400 Hi Steven, > Is there a Satlink host with an actual IP address? I can't locate one. Not yet. Unfortunately, local regulations prohibits commercial IP traffic other than through the PTT. And the PTT doesn't still offer any IP services. So, the only legal way to carry commercial Internet traffic is via voice lines, or via the public X.25 network. Either one, is extremely expensive (and slow and unreliable) for live permanent Internet connectivity. We are in continuos negotiation with the Telco company. We expect to have a license, and a fast pipe, for commercial Internet traffic real soon. In the meantime, we are restricted to email and Internet-by-email services. There are a few 'Internet' hosts in Argentina though, some universities and a couple of governmental offices (and there is some undercover 'commercial' traffic through them, which does compete with us). Regards, Jorge > Addressing: > =========== > All computers and subnetworks on SatLink use Internet-style domain > addresses. SatLink has its own domains for its hosts and routers > (satlink.net, ar.net and argentina.com). Each attached member > organization has its own Internet-style set of domain addresses. > Each attached member system has a postmaster account>for inquiries > on addresses and users. > > Future Plans: > ============= > SatLink looks forward to opening a TCP/IP connection by early 1995.