arch_ems@gsbacd.uchicago.edu (08/09/89)
Dear Old-Timers: Disclaimer: This may not be the right place to post. This may not be the right group to ask. These may not be the right questions... I am wondering what restrictions apply to commercial use of arpanet, uunet, et al. For example: if someone had an infor- mation source (lets say MEDLINE) that others wanted access to and yet there was some cost associated with the access, could one set up a 'pay-per-view' service through NEWS, or generally over the net? Who administers NEWS, arpanet, uunet etc? Under what charter or agency do they operate? Who should I be asking these questions of? Yes, information should be free, to answer a question before it is asked. Also, we should ban automobiles and fire all the politicians. SOme information has acquisition costs and will only be made available if money can be made from selling it... OK enough said. Please answer or direct me to the proper group/person/entity... Edward Shelton arch_ems@gsbacd.uchicago.edu