Subject: The Reason why DFN is still operating.

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From: aa817@freenet.durham.org (Neil MacDonald)

Subject: The Reason why DFN is still operating.

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Date: Sun, 1 Jun 1997 17:01:33 GMT



 

                        NOTICE TO MEMBERS





The DFN has remained on line, despite the scheduled shutdown, only because of

the generosity of the Free-Net's landlord, Dr. John Bruno.



In discussions with a member of the action group that has submitted a formal

proposal for saving the DFN, Dr. Bruno has made it clear that this is a

temporary reprieve to give the action group time to reach an agreement with

the DFN's advisory committee.



It is uncertain how much longer you will be able to keep logging in. For the

present, only good faith and personal trust between Dr. Bruno and the action

group are keeping the DFN on line.





>From the users action group

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My thoughts



I wanted to get this posted ASAP. I do not have the permission of the

person who negotiated this agreement with Dr. Bruno late last night, so

I cannot reveal it right now. I will get it. I feel that you, the members,

should know who gave up part of their Saturday night to negotiate this

agreement. Without it, we would not be enjoying the use of DFN today.



Dr. Bruno, on behalf of all of the members of the DFN, I say thank

you very much. This gesture means so much to us and we do appreciate

your kindness.



To the member of the Action Committee that worked with Dr. Bruno to come

to this understanding, again on behalf of the members, thank you very

much.



Yes, we will get there.



Regards,



-Neil-

aa817@freenet.durham.org



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