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From: berlin@bucsb.bu.edu.UUCP (David K. Fickes)
Newsgroups: news.misc
Subject: A few Questions...
Message-ID: <1036@bucsb.bu.edu.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 10-Jul-87 03:54:17 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 10 03:54:17 1987
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As a person who has enjoyed the net for about two years but until
recently has ignored the politics/discussions of the backbone/netgods/
powersincharge/anarchy rules, I'm afraid I have never really been aware
of the entire scope of the network.  At this time, I'm about to leave
Boston University and the company I'm working for is interested in
becoming a USENET site (gee, boss... it would be great... please...?? :)
I'm concerned with several points as follows:

(1) How do I go about getting a newsfeed arranged?

(2) What are the restrictions on articles?? 

(3) What about restrictions on mail?? ( Can we keep in touch with our
    local SUN Sales rep through the mail?? )

I have posted articles that have gotten responses through USnail/phone calls
but the persons themselves have specifically avoided Emailing a reply
about the products concerned.  

(4) Currently the company is spread out among 4 different sites across
    the country.  I fully expect to set up a private connection system
    for internal mail but someone has brought up the idea of using the
    net for such stuff.  

(5) What obligations are going to be expected of us once we are 
    given a newsfeed?

(6) Is there ANY governing body/person who knows whats going on?

Any comments would be appreciated,

thanks, david-- 
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