MRNet: The Minnesota Regional Network _A_d_d_r_e_s_s: Minnesota Regional Network 511 11th Avenue South, Box 212 Minneapolis, MN 55415 _E_m_a_i_l: MRNet@MR.Net _P_h_o_n_e: (612) 342-2570 (Dennis Fazio) Fax: (612) 344-1716 _D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n The Minnesota Regional Network is a nonprofit corporation established in the Minnesota region to operate an IP network to connect various colleges, universities, businesses, and government agencies. Its mission is to provide and facili- tate the use of computer networks in order to enhance the high-technology research and educational environment, and to increase the productivity and competitiveness of businesses throughout the state. The primary tasks of MRNet are to promote, facilitate, and support connectivity; disseminate information on computer networking and technologies; pursue connections to other networks; provide a forum for the investigation of computer network issues; and contribute to state, national and international planning in computer net- works. MRNet's membership is made up of public universities, private colleges, private research foundations, government agencies, and many large and small businesses. _N_e_t_w_o_r_k _a_c_c_e_s_s Any IP host on the Internet may have access to MRNet. _W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _t_h_e _N_e_t_w_o_r_k MRNet is available to institutions in the Minnesota area who _________________________ The information in this section is provided in accor- dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front of this guide. 27 August, 1991 NNSC Section 5.5, Page 1 need to access the Internet or MRNet for educational, research, or other scholarly pursuits. Use of connected or gatewayed networks requires agreement to the rules and con- ditions of those networks. 27 August, 1991 NNSC Section 5.5, Page 2