Thanks to all of you and Merit for helping everyone confirm that the transition is solid before May 1. You have been among the leaders in stepping out front and assuring a smooth the transition . Priscilla. At 10:59 PM 3/30/95, epg@merit.edu wrote:

As of March 31, 1995, the NSFNET Backbone Service to NYSERnet, Cornell Theory Center, and PSI at Ithaca, NY (ENSS 133) will be retired.

This termination of service means that there are two regional networks, SURAnet and NYSERnet, which are totally dependent on their new service providers, internetMCI and Sprintlink. In addition, the Cornell Theory Center is the first super- computer center to terminate its dependence on the NSFNET Backbone Service.

Merit thanks NYSERnet, Cornell Theory Center, and PSI for their cooperation since 1988 and during the transition.

--Elise

Priscilla Jane Huston Program Director of the NSFNET Program National Science Foundation Voice: (703)306-1949 or (713)527-4007 4201 Wilson Blvd Fax: (703) 306-0621 Arlington, VA 22230 Internet: phuston@nsf.gov or pjh@rice.edu