**Apologies for cross-posting** And we thought that this version of the Internet was enough to contend with! I guess this will be the next wave. They have indicated that they are trying to connect up with international initiatives. Has there been any contacts made in this country? http://www.internet2.edu/html/faqs.html# Internet2? is a not-for-profit consortium, led by over 180 US universities, developing and deploying advanced network applications and technology, accelerating the creation of tomorrow's Internet. With participation by over 60 leading companies, Internet2 recreates the partnership of academia, industry and government that helped foster today's Internet in its infancy. ________________________________________________________________________ The EARL Consortium for Public Library Networking http://www.earl.org.uk Linda Berube Research and Development Co-ordinator [log in to unmask] Gun Court 4th Floor 70 Wapping Lane London E1W 2RS tel: 020 7702 2020 fax:020 7702 2019