NCF was conceived as a
non-profit
community computing resource, not as a free on-ramp to the
Internet. Since we are dependent on member donations and
sponsorships, we have a limited supply of resources. To keep cost
down, and in keeping with our intent to provide balanced services
to the community, NCF does not permit unrestricted access to
Internet services.As a local public utility, the primary
goal of NCF is to connect local people to local information,.
While some offered utilities, such as e-mail or WWW access,
extend beyond the local mandate, we see limited access to the
Internet as part of a
basic package of services that stresses enhancing the local
online community. Where resources permit, other services will be
provided.FreeNet does not intend to compete with local BBS's or
commercial Internet Service Providers. People wishing to have
access to additional resources or services may contact any of a
growing number of local commercial
Internet Service Providers .
Operational Policies concerning specific services: