Westnet

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This document provides details pertinent to obtaining Internet access within the Westnet region. The Westnet region encompasses the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, and the southern half of Idaho. Westnet is an unincorporated association that coordinates networking among the individual states within the region, wherein there are two formal, incorporated state networks: Colorado SuperNet, and New Mexico Technet. In the other Westnet states, there are unincorporated state networking associations. Generally, it is through these state networking entities that connections to the Internet within Westnet are accomplished. The philosophy of Westnet is to deploy networking within the region to the widest extent, and at the lowest possible cost, to the greatest public good. The Westnet community believes that networking is an enabling technology, and provides the greatest benefit when in the hands of the users. To this extent, Westnet maintains an extremely "lean" operation, and relies heavily on the spirit of cooperation fostered over the years with its many sites. Westnet's goal is to maintain a network infrastructure that is ubiquitous, egalitarian and frugal. Westnet is a joint project of Colorado State University, which serves a management role, and the University of Colorado at Boulder, which provides technical expertise. Westnet is managed by Dr. Pat Burns of Colorado State University. This management encompasses several responsibilities

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