The EcoNet Connection

by Gary Ball

The MEC has been using EcoNet for a couple of years now and we want to make sure that our members know this service is available to them. EcoNet is an international computer network specializing in information concerning the environment. There is a wealth of information available from the EcoNet conferences on about any environmental or peace issue, and these conferences are often updated daily. EcoNet is also interactive, which means that the MEC can post information to the network as well as retrieving it. The EcoNet network also offers an electronic mail service (E-mail) to all users, which means that private communications can be sent to any EcoNet users via computer. To send E-mail to the MEC via EcoNet you send it to the EcoNet E-mail address: bball.

MEC staff is available to help you take advantage of EcoNet services, so you do not have to be able to operate a computer yourself in order to send or receive messages on the network. As always, MEC staff is also available to teach you to use EcoNet yourself if you want to. There are a couple of advantages to using EcoNet aside from the wealth of information in store there. EcoNet can be faster than sending a letter by mail, and you can send things to fax machines through EcoNet as well. Furthermore, electronic posting to certain "announcement" conferences can be faster, easier and cheaper than sending a mass mailing or putting up posters in order to invite the public to attend a special event. Please contact us if you are interested in finding out more about EcoNet services at the MEC.

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