MRNet - The Minnesota Regional Network _A_d_d_r_e_s_s: Minnesota Regional Network 511 11th Avenue South, Box 212 Minneapolis, MN 55415 _E_m_a_i_l: info@MR.Net _P_h_o_n_e: (612) 342-2570 FAX: (612) 344-1716 _D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n The Minnesota Regional Network is a mid-level network, founded in 1987 for the purpose of providing access to the NSFNET for organizations in the Minnesota area. It is presently established as a nonprofit corporation with active participation by member organizations. Its mission is to provide and facilitate the use of computer networks in order to enhance the high-technology research and educational environment, and to increase the productivity and competi- tiveness of businesses throughout the state. The primary tasks of MRNet are to promote, facilitate, and support con- nectivity; disseminate information on computer networking and technologies; pursue connections to other networks; pro- vide a forum for the investigation of computer network issues; and contribute to state, national and international planning in computer net- works. MRNet's membership is made up of public universities, private colleges, private research foundations, government agencies, and many large and small businesses. _N_e_t_w_o_r_k _A_c_c_e_s_s Any IP host on the Internet may have access to the MRNet Network Information Center (NIC) or to various members' net- work hosts as permitted. Supported access includes email, anonymous FTP, news, and nameserver queries. _________________________ The information in this section is provided in accor- dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front of this guide. August 4, 1992 NNSC Section 5.5, Page 1 _W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _t_h_e _N_e_t_w_o_r_k MRNet is available to institutions in the Minnesota area who need to have access to the Internet or to other MRNet members for educational, research, or other scholarly pur- suits. Use of connected or gatewayed networks requires agreement to the rules and conditions of those networks. _M_i_s_c_e_l_l_a_n_e_o_u_s For further information, contact Dennis Fazio, Executive Director at the phone number or email address listed. August 4, 1992 NNSC Section 5.5, Page 2