ENA UPDATE
by Lisa Kimball


As we go to press this month, Dave Hughes has finally received his
packet radio license. This means that networkers may soon be able to
access his Old Colorado City network without going through the phone
lines! Wow! The implications of that are staggering! In spite of
opposition from the phone companies and from many ham radio operators,
it looks like low cost access to networks via packet is around the
corner.

ENA's promotion of "electronic democracy" is paying off. Two (still
in the race) Presidential candidates are using computer conferencing
to link their campaigns. NWI is providing access to online
information from candidates FREE. The Capitol Connection network
sponsored by the Utilities and Commerce Committee of the California
State Assmebly has over 1,000 members. Several Members of Congress
are in the process of setting up networks for their constituents. The
Office of Technology Assessment's draft report on "Communication
Systems for the Information Age" includes references to online
communities and their potential role in society.

You can learn more about all these efforts by attending ENA's
conference in Philadelphia May 12-15th! In this issue of Netweaver
you'll find a downloadable registration form. Take advantage of the
"early bird" rates by registering now! For more information about
ENA's conference contact:

Nan Hanahue,
ENA Conference Planning Team
Executive Technology Associates, Inc.
2744 Washington St.
Allentown, PA 18104-4225
(215) 821-7777

This month you can also read a report about expanding educational
possibilities through distance learning and teleconferencing. A
related article describes an online graduate degree program. It's now
possible to access information services with your PC via cable - read
about the X*PRESS X*Change service. If you've been wondering what in
the world this X.400 stuff is people have been talking about, we're
bringing you an explanation for non-techies. And finally, some tips
on sales strategy for those of you who get involved in selling this
technology and other networking products.

Enjoy!