An important factor affecting the successful commercialization of the Internet will be cooperation and open exchange of ideas regarding a range of networking issues. The Commercial Internet Exchange Association (CIX), a recently organized trade association, is actively pursuing a number of initiatives to assist its members' transition into this commerical Internet environment. Such cooperative efforts are essential for the future success of the commercial Internet.
Universities, industries, and governments have made substantial investments in electronic networking. Electronic access to colleagues, information, and resources is now a requirement of faculty and students in every field. This panel will discuss recent developments in regional and national networks for research and education. The emphasis will be on how colleges and universities fit into the overall interconnection of networks -what services are available, what resources are required, what are the risks involved, what is going to happen in the near future, and who pays the bills.
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