Real/Time Communications

Services

Real/Time Communications is dedicated to helping individual and business users tap the power of the Internet at an affordable cost. Our computer and connectivity services include both terminal-based Internet access and direct network connections that attach your computer directly to the global network using SLIP or PPP. Our consulting and training services will help you get connected and will teach you how to use the Internet as an effective tool for both recreation and commerce.


Internet Connectivity Services

NetTap

Real/Time's standard user account provides low-cost Internet access for individual or business users. NetTap users pay one low monthly fee for unlimited access via modem or telnet (see note). For further details, refer to the rate sheet or find out about signing up for a new account.

The NetTap PPP/SLIP capability (known as NetTap/IP) allows almost anyone to tap the benefits of a direct Internet connection to their personal system. NetTap/IP allows you to take advantage of Internet tools that have the same "look-and-feel" as the other applications on your computer. You can multitask your time online (e.g., downloading files while reading news or sending mail). Direct network access also allows you to get the full benefit of Internet tools such as the World-Wide Web that feature multimedia documents complete with graphics and sound.

NetTap terminal users can select either an easy-to-use, menu-driven interface or their choice of UNIX shells. The account provides Internet services including e-mail, telnet, ftp, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), archie, gopher, World-Wide Web, and over 5000 Usenet news and discussion groups. Our local systems offer features such as text editors, a software development environment, a local WWW server (where users can publish documents), a local gopher server, a local chat system, a variety of games, and access to text-based virtual realities (MUDs and MOOs).

NetDirect

Real/Time's NetDirect service is the ideal service for both small organizations and large corporations that want the benefits of a high-quality, 24-hour/day Internet connection. NetDirect options include full domain registration and network routing. Connection options include direct T1, frame relay (64K to T1), ISDN, and analog modem. Please contact "sales@realtime.net" for further information about NetDirect and other dedicated network services.

ISDN

Real/Time supports both dialup and dedicated ISDN connections at either 64K or 128K. Please contact the Real/Time sales staff for quotes and further information about ISDN services.

UUCP

UUCP service is designed for sites that need e-mail or Usenet newsfeeds, but do not require full Internet access. Historically, UUCP has often been used a low-cost alternative to a full network connection. Thanks to services such as NetPresence and NetDirect, full Internet access is now very affordable and fewer sites are using UUCP. Real/Time offers a range of UUCP services for sites where UUCP connections are appropriate.

Other Network Services

Other Internet services offered by Real/Time include:


Consulting and Support Services

The Real/Time staff offers a wide variety of individual consulting and support services. We can help your site get connected by providing assistance in configuring your computers or by providing supported turnkey Internet gateway machines. Please contact the Real/Time office for further details.


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