Dear friends, I've not yet introduced myself or made a substantial statement, but would like to put forth a modest reply... *************** Gergory G. Nadeau (gnadeau@doe.mass.edu) Wed, 28 Aug 1996 17:45:34 -0400 wrote: I would hope that we could achieve free internet access at escalating transmition speeds to all schools that have put in place the local area network, workstations, training, and support that they need. ************* Perhaps this begs a question of equity and access? The financially well-endowed, early adopting school districts would also get the benefits of free or subsidized infrastructure?? In Peace, Kevin Rocap