From: Nils Ohlson (nils@cchem.berkeley.edu)
Date: Fri Jul 27 2001 - 12:06:44 PDT
I would just like to note that I, for one, am getting spam (here at work),
via uclink-maintained mailing lists, and at a seemingly increasing rate (up
from one or two a month to one or two a week). Micronet is one of the lists
cited in the message headers, as well as others.
So I would not really blame an ISP if they took what seemed like reasonable
steps to minimize spam. Is there something that could be done at the uclink
level to fix the problem and get back in there good graces?
-Nils
At 11:49 AM 7/27/01, Jerome Berkman wrote:
>Since they started blocking all mail coming from UCLink without
>any notification, supposedly because we run UCLink in a manner
>friendly to spammers, I would recommend boycotting them and all
>their subsidiaries, which I believe include:
>
> earthlink.net
> earthlink.com
> mindspring.net
> sprynet.com
> ix.netcom.com
> sprintmail.com
> mindspring.com
>
>
> - Jerry
>
>
>On Thu, 26 Jul 2001, Monica Mack wrote:
>
> > Ian,
> >
> > Not sure why you shudder at the thought of Earthlink. I had Earthlink for
> > years and had great service from them. I would definitely recommend
> > Earthlink to anyone looking for an ISP.
> >
> > Monica
> >
> >
> > At 07:05 PM 7/26/2001 -0700, Ian Crew wrote:
> > >Hi all:
> > >
> > >Now that LanMinds has apparently decided to pack up shop (see attached
> > >note), anyone know of a good local ISP to go with instead of Earthlink
> > ><shudder>? Ideally, they'd also have POPs in Marin County.
> > >
> > >Thanks!
> > >
> > >Ian
> > >
> > >--------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > >From: "IC&C/LanMinds Announcements" <reply@iccx.net>
> > >Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 5:17 PM
> > >Subject: Important Message to IC&C/LanMinds Dial-Up Customers
> > >
> > >
> > >> Dear IC&C/LanMinds Customer,
> > >>
> > >> Internet Commerce & Communications (IC&C) is comprised of many
> companies
> > >> including the one that provides your Internet dial-up and E-mail
> > >> services. IC&C's experience as a dial-up Internet service provider has
> > >> been exciting, thanks mainly to the efforts of our customers in
> building
> > >an
> > >> online community. The Internet has experienced rapid growth during
> that
> > >> time and we have seen many changes in the Internet business
> including the
> > >> introduction of high-speed access. At this time IC&C has decided to
> > >> concentrate our resources on further development of our business to
> > >> business services rather than dial-up Internet access. We will
> continue to
> > >> offer integrated communications solutions, web solutions, networked
> > >> solutions and dedicated access inclusive of DSL.
> > >>
> > >> Because of our commitment to your complete satisfaction, we have worked
> > >> hard to ensure you will not experience any difficulties because of this
> > >> decision. We have negotiated a special arrangement with EarthLink to
> > >> transition your service to their system with no downtime for your
> dial-up
> > >> or E-mail accounts.
> > >>
> > >> Here are the reasons we have selected EarthLink as our preferred
> partner
> > >on
> > >> this transfer:
> > >>
> > >> * EarthLink offers terrific services at competitive prices.
> > >> * You will be able to retain your current E-mail addresses that are
> > >> associated with your dial-up account.
> > >> * Customer support is provided 24/7 via a toll-free number.
> > >> * EarthLink is a national provider with over 7,500 local access points
> > >> (POPs) across the county. This will enable customers to access their
> > >> accounts as they travel across the country.
> > >> * EarthLink will provide you with a full set-up kit, including
> EarthLink's
> > >> proprietary software and Internet Explorer, at no cost to you.
> > >> * EarthLink's service wins the lion's share of industry awards each
> year.
> > >> Recently CNET, Inter@ctive Week, MacHome Journal, Mobile Computing, PC
> > >> World, and Smart Computing have all rated EarthLink's services the best
> > >> available.
> > >>
> > >> Unless you notify us otherwise by July 27, 2001, EarthLink will
> > >> automatically set up an EarthLink account that most closely
> resembles your
> > >> current service, using your current billing information. The
> transfer of
> > >> your account will take place shortly after the above date, and you will
> > >> receive EarthLink's award winning software and a welcome letter
> (with your
> > >> username and password if there is a change). EarthLink and
> MindSpring have
> > >> recently merged and you may expect some of the materials to use the
> > >> MindSpring name.
> > >>
> > >> Any remaining funds for prepaid IC&C access will be refunded to you
> within
> > >> 30 days after the transfer is complete.
> > >>
> > >> Important - Please do not contact EarthLink at this time, as they will
> > >have
> > >> no information about your personal account until after August 15, 2001.
> > >>
> > >> NOTE: In order to retain your current E-mail addresses, you must
> transfer
> > >> your service to EarthLink. IC&C will not be able to service E-mail
> > >> accounts associated with dial-up accounts after August 15, 2001.
> > >>
> > >> EarthLink Service Plans:
> > >>
> > >> The Works - $26.95/mo, 5 mailboxes, Unlimited access, 10MB personal web
> > >> space, 450MB bandwidth, Extra Web Space $4.95/per 5MB, Extra mailboxes
> > >$5.00/ea
> > >>
> > >> Unlimited - $19.95/mo, 3 mailboxes, Unlimited access, 5MB personal web
> > >> space, 225MB bandwidth, Extra Web Space $4.95/per 5MB, Extra mailboxes
> > >$5.00/ea
> > >>
> > >> Standard - $14.95/mo, 1 mailbox, 20 hours/mo (extra hours $1/hr), 5MB
> > >> personal web space, 225MB bandwidth, Extra Web Space $4.95/per 5MB,
> Extra
> > >> mailboxes $5.00/ea
> > >>
> > >> Light - $6.95/mo, 1 mailbox, 5 hours/mo (extra hours $2/hr), 5MB
> personal
> > >> web space, 225MB bandwidth, Extra Web Space $4.95/per 5MB, Extra
> mailboxes
> > >> $5.00/ea
> > >>
> > >> All plans allow International Roaming Access at 10ó per minute.
> > >>
> > >> We recommend you review our FAQs (frequently asked questions) for more
> > >> information regarding this transition. Just check our homepage or
> go to:
> > >>
> > >> http://www.iccx.net/support/faqs/earthlink/
> > >>
> > >> If you have further questions, please email reply@iccx.net or you
> may call
> > >> 800-411-6066. Please understand that we may be handling a high
> volume of
> > >> inquiries and our response time may be a bit slower than normal.
> > >>
> > >> We will respond to all transition inquiries.
> > >>
> > >> * For technical or other assistance after you receive your account
> > >> materials from EarthLink call 1-800-719-4660, 24 hours-a-day, seven
> days a
> > >> week. Option 1 for Technical Support, Option 2 for Customer
> > >> Service. Please do not access Option 3 for Sales as arrangements have
> > >been
> > >> made to set up your account.
> > >>
> > >> * Complimentary accounts will need to select an EarthLink monthly
> access
> > >> plan. We will no longer be able to offer any complimentary accounts.
> > >>
> > >> * E-mail only accounts will be converted to the Earthlink Light Service
> > >> Plan yielding continuity of service and the added benefit of occasional
> > >> Internet access.
> > >>
> > >> We think you deserve the best, and we appreciate your support. We
> regret
> > >> that we will no longer be able to service your account, but are
> proud that
> > >> we are able to offer you an opportunity to work with the fine people at
> > >> EarthLink, who are committed to your complete satisfaction.
> > >>
> > >> Best Regards,
> > >>
> > >> IC&C/LanMinds Team
> > >--
> > >
> > >_______________________________________________________________________
> ______
> > >| "Dance to it, Sing to it, Love, Cry, Remember | Ian
> > >Crew |
> > >| when, Imagine if, Wonder Why" -Anonymous |
> > >icrew@socrates.Berkeley.EDU |
> > >|_______________________________________________|______________________
> _______|
> > >
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> > >see the Micronet Web site at <http://wss.berkeley.edu/micronet/>.
> > >
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> > see the Micronet Web site at <http://wss.berkeley.edu/micronet/>.
> >
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