Connectivity Providers Database

Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 18:52:19 -0800 (PST) From: Randy Bush <randy@nsrc.org> To: Taholo Kami <kami@netstorage.com> Cc: Steven G Huter <sghuter@nsrc.org>, TOKNET@idefix.spc.org.nc Subject: Re: [TOKNET] From Tokelau > Thanks for the Info Peter. Just a shot in the dark in terms of approach > that is both low cost and will enable inplementation of service sooner. > > My suggestions are > > 1. Establish UUCP store / forward email server from atoll which has best > telecom services with several phonelines / modems. > > 2. users on other atolls can dial to UUCP server to upload / download > email at inter island rate. It will be cheaper then multiple servers or > multiple connections. > > 3. Maintain 1-2 sets of backup equipment so if server breaks down > technician can unplug and ship problem server to Apia and replacement > server is installed immediately. > > 4. Negotiate a deal with ISP in NZ to setup poll/ dial to tokelau server > 1-2 times a day to upload / download email. > > 5. Get above system working well before considering development of full > Internet connection and further funding. > > 6. Train technicians on maintenance of system. i would add one thing for the users within each island, i recommend they use ppp, popmail (eudora), etc. to pick up their mail. then the users do not have to change how they get mail when the pops change to tcp down the road. randy