Econet
1. One of the IGC networks. EcoNet serves individuals and organisations working
for environmental preservation and sustainability. Important issues covered
include: global warming, energy policy, rainforest preservation, legislative
activities, water quality, toxics and environmental education.
EcoNet users can send and receive private messages, including fax and telex, to
and from more than 18,000 international users on the APC networks or to millions
on other networks. EcoNet seeks to build coalitions and partnerships with
activist and non-profit organisations to develop the use of the electronic
communications medium. EcoNet provides subsidies and financial incentives to
environmental organisations and committed individuals who foster the
effectiveness of organisations through the use of electronic networking.
FTP/Telnet: igc.apc.org.
2. A network produced by Acorn Computers Ltd. for the BBC Microcomputer and its
successors.
Nearby terms:
ECMAScript « Ecole Normale Superieure « e-commerce «
Econet » ECOOP » ECP » ECRC
