KRISTOFFERSON@BIONET-20.ARPA (04/01/88)
From: David Kristofferson <Kristofferson@BIONET-20.ARPA> I'm sorry to have to announce that, due to a new policy at the Brookhaven Protein Databank, we can no longer provide unlimited access to the Brookhaven protein databank on BIONET. Usage was not sufficient to justify the annual fee of $8,500 that the databank required for unlimited on-line access with updates and support. Attempts to negotiate other arrangements were also unsuccessful. Brookhaven apparently derives a significant amount of their funding from the sale of tapes, etc., so I can understand their reasons for taking these steps. I would like to hear from BIONET users who did use the database to find out how important it is to them. Brookhaven could be restored in a later budget year if the demand develops, but it does not seem to be present now. Sincerely, Dave Kristofferson BIONET Resource Manager kristofferson@bionet-20.arpa -------