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From: Steve Huter <sghuter@igc.apc.org> To: randy@psg.com Date: Sun, 12 Jan 1997 08:50:45 -0800 (PST) /* Written 3:16 PM Jan 10, 1997 by msurman@web.net in igc:reg.cuba */ /* ---------- "Polling of TinoRed Stops Today" ---------- */ From: Mark Surman <msurman@web.net> January 10, 1997 Today at 5pm, Web Networks will stop polling the TinoRed network in Cuba. Web Networks has been in conversation with a number of parties within Cuba about this service for the past six months and has been unable to find a way to keep the connection open. We have attempted to assist in moving TinoRed's feed over to the permanent Internet connection that has recently been installed in Cuba but have been unsuccessful. Over the years, Web Networks has remained committed to NGO networking in Cuba by covering the polling costs for TinoRed and other networks. While we want to continue this commitment, we are a small non-profit ourselves and can no longer afford the almost $2000 per month that it costs to keep this link open using phone lines. We are currently working with a number of solidarity groups to find other ways to cover this cost. Please feel free to contact us if you have ideas about how this link could be restored. Mark Surman User Services Coordinator Web Networks ************************* Mark Surman User Services Coordinator Web Networks msurman@web.net 416.596.0212x15 *************************