What is Multicom-4? =================== Multicom-4 is a computer based information service designed to meet the present information needs of the people and public agencies in the region, and to prepare the community for full and broadly based participation in rapidly changing communication environments. Multicom-4 is incorporated as a non-profit community utility that is free to everyone in the community, and will neither charge nor pay for any information or other services it provides. By dialing into a single number, members of the community have a free, twenty-four hour connection to information and interaction with any of the participating organizations. The system also provides other contemporary communication services for information access and exchange. Multicom-4 is an electronic community centre, public square, and information fair. Rather than each community agency trying to develop and maintain its own expensive, undersubscribed, single-service telecommunication service, each is part of a single, cost effective, sophisticated, multi-line computer facility. Multicom-4 is, then, a shared platform with each organization having a large, dedicated space on the system and autonomously determining how it is used. The costs associated with building and maintaining this community service are relatively modest. It is confidently expected that these costs will be covered through public and private grants and donations, and the other fund raising methods that have been successful in other communities. Multicom-4 Addresses ==================== Mailing Address: Multicom-4 Data Services 274 North Goodman Street Rochester, New York 14607-1154 E-mail: general queries: sysop@multicom.org information server: <> help desk: multicom@multicom.org Dial Up Access: 300 through 14.4kbps (716) 473-4070 or (716)756-4300 Internet Access: telnet: multicom.org (or IP Address 199.190.113.3) world wide web: multicom.org (or IP Address 199.190.113.3) Office: phone: (716) 442-1669 Public Access Terminals ======================= This information section lists the locations of public access sites (also known as PATS) available in the our local calling area(s). Location: Rochester Custom Leathers, Village Gate Square Address: 274 N Goodman Street (lower level, SW corner) Terminals: 1 Hours: Mon-Sun, 10:00am - 12:00am Location: The Bachelor Forum (Bar) Address: 670 University Ave Terminals: 1 Hours: Mon-Fri, 1:00pm - 2:00am Sat-Sun, 3:00pm - 2:00am Location: Rochester Spa and Body Club Address: 109 Liberty Pole Way (main floor) Terminals: 1 Hours: 24 Hour Access Multicom-4 Contact List ======================= STOP! Before you mail to any of the individuals listed below, please R E A D T H I S F I R S T A large number of volunteers administer and operate Multicom-4. The best way to contact people involved with Multicom-4 is to post your questions or comments to the /Hello SIG. This way it will be seen by more than one person, and you usually get a response quicker. When you must reach just one single person, the people to contact are listed below. If you do mail to a single person, please realize your mail may not be answered for days or weeks if that person is away or on holiday. Board Members --------------------------- Charles Antonelli (Sysop) Dale Bowman John Cardot Staff Member ID ------------------------------------------------- Executive Director ........................ Sysop Dir. of Development ....................... Sysop Systems Administrator ..................... Sysop Admin. Coordinator ........................ Sysop Social Director .......................... Merman Volunteer Leaders Member ID ------------------------------------------------- Hardware Committee .............................. Volunteer Coordinator .................... Merman Complaints Administrator .................. Sysop Speaker Coordination ............................ If you have a skill that you would like to donate, and have the free time needed, please inquire on how to be a volunteer! Multicom-4 Mission Statement ============================ Multicom-4 is a free, computer-based information sharing network. It links the people and organizations of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community, provides useful information, and enables an open exchange of ideas with the world. Community involvement makes Multicom-4 an important and accessible meeting place, and prepares people for full participation in a rapidly changing communications environment.