Econet

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From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:

  Econet
       
          1. One of the IGC networks.  EcoNet serves individuals and
          organisations working for environmental preservation and
          sustainability.  Important issues covered include: global
          warming, energy policy, rainforest preservation, legislative


          activities, water quality, toxics and environmental education.
       
          EcoNet users can send and receive private messages, including
          fax and telex, to and from more than 18,000 international
          users on the APC networks or to millions on other networks.
          EcoNet seeks to build coalitions and partnerships with
          activist and non-profit organisations to develop the use of
          the electronic communications medium.  EcoNet provides
          subsidies and financial incentives to environmental
          organisations and committed individuals who foster the
          effectiveness of organisations through the use of electronic
          networking.  FTP/Telnet: igc.apc.org.
       
          2. A network produced by {Acorn Computers} Ltd. for the {BBC
          Microcomputer} and its successors.