US/ND-3: Re: Free Email
Re: Free Email
Travis Thompson (etechojt@juno.com)
Fri, 13 Sep 1996 12:59:03 EDT
On Fri, 13 Sep 1996 08:53:46 -0700 Marty Tennant <marty@sccoast.net>
writes:
>
>I've looked at FreeMark too. They don't have an 800 number for those
>not close to a local call point. Until they fix this, Juno is the
>way to go, if you want truly free email.
>
In that case Freemark could be quite costly even for those who do not
travel, as some local telcos charge by the minute for certain local
calls.
>I am really impressed how Travis has brought students together
>as a technical resource for installing and promoting JUNO.
>
Actually, the credit belongs to our first group of eTechOJT students who
brained stormed among themselves and decided to form a youth run business
association called FutureTech. Software installation is there first
entrepreneurial venture. FutureTech also provides on-site installation
for MS Internet Explorer and Pegasus, which saves new users $$$ and
provides a higher quality emailer than is available commercially. Of
course they also earn good wages even though they provide their services
at a discount on the high cost new users are usually charged for
technical support and training.
>Very creative!!!
>
I have forwarded your email to FutureTech. They will appreciate your
compliment and so do I.
>> One thing is for sure
>> now is probably not the most opportune time to sign long term
>service
>> contracts for Internet access.
>
>If all you need is email, I agree.
>
Agreed. But watch out for FutureTech - the youth may figure out a way to
team with Juno and offer free web browsing, by redeeming coupons at the
local supermarket!
Any pointers and/or ideas on how to best spread the word about what
FutureTech is doing to other youth/students who may be interested would
be appreciated.
>Marty Tennant
>
Regards,
Travis