Date   : Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:30:04 +0000 (GMT)
From   : Michael McConnell <soruk@...>
Subject: Re: Beeb stuff

On Wed, 28 Nov 2001, mike.mallett wrote:

> If anyone really wants to get 'online' with a Beeb just dial up Lentil using
> a terminal emulator !
> 
> The number is 01483 834626 which is in Woking so it probably will be at long
> distance rates.
> 
> "It has news, e-mail, irc, text based web browsing, and it is also
> possible to log in via ssh (As opposed to telnet) from the Internet"

You might be able to route the call over TeleDiscount 
(www.telediscount.co.uk) to get it at local rate - call 0845 055 6363

(I have no links to this company except as a user of their service - they 
route to UK national (01/02) numbers some international numbers at 0845 
rates..)

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