I posted a few questions and answers I've heard from people on the old LaborNet page. Let me know when the official statement from the Steering Committee is ready to be posted and I'll link to it right away.
If you can think of any immediate questions that need to be answered let me know.
Here is what I have posted:
HIGHLIGHTS
LaborNet Changes. LaborNet is no longer a member network of IGC. As of October 1 1999 LaborNet is an independent network. LaborNet is in the process of working with IGC's technical department to move to our new home at the address http://www.labornet.xyz. We will link to the new address from this page when the new site is operational.
Here are answers to some questions we have received from LaborNet@IGC members:
Q. Will I be able to continue to use the email address myname@labornet.xyz?
A. Yes. As part of LaborNet's transition out of IGC all current IGC and LaborNet members who transferred to Mindspring will be able to continue to use the domain name @labornet.xyz for email.
Q. Now that LaborNet is no longer an IGC network will I be able to continue to use the domain name igc.org for my email?
A. If you transfered your account to Mindspring during the transition you will be able to continue to use the domain name @igc.org for email.
Q. I didn't transfer to Mindspring, but I'm still interested in reading LaborNet conferences on IGC. Can I still get access to them?
A. Yes. You will have access to IGC conferences until at least July of 2000. You need to configure your news reader program to access IGC's news server at news.igc.org, then use your igc username and password to access the conferences. (Contact support@igc.org if you need further assistance).
Q. What will the new LaborNet look like?
A. The LaborNet Steering Committee is interested in developing a network that is run democratically by people in the labor community. Our most immediate task is to get the new site up and running. When our new site is up we will seek a dialogue within our community to decide how to proceed with further development of the network.
The LaborNet Steering Committee is interested in answering any questions you may have. The Steering Committee is also interested in having a full and open discussion about the development of the LaborNet program. Keep your eye on this space for updated information on our transition. If you have specific questions please mail labornet@labornet.xyz. |