What is the Concentric Research Information Service (CRIS)? Our Information Service provides a variety of services such as those you might find at other on-line systems, although it is part of the whole CRC package to which every user is entitled. Within the Information Service, users can: * explore discussion forums on a wide range of topics, from astronomy to religion and beyond * access forum-specific file areas, where they can upload and download files on their favorite topics in addition to contributing to the discussions * use electronic mail, either within the CRIS system or out across the Internet * check current information on news, weather, and sports * search over 120 gigabytes of file libraries on a myriad of topics -- programming, games, education, business, graphics, utilities, and others * enter multi-player games of all sorts, including battling vessels in deep space, attacking the financial institutions of the world, and exploring deep dungeons, play traditional games such as chess, checkers, and backgammon, as well as card games such as graphical spades, ok bridge, hearts, and many more. Plenty of action games including Doom, Doom II, Heretic, Decent, and SirDesc. Plus live trivia. * CRIS also supports a direct connection to Kesmai Aries Gaming. Kesmai allows head to head combat with 100's of users. Featuring Air Warrior, MUD II, Island of Kesmai, Stellar Emperor, and Federation. * join global conferences, allowing them to communicate in real-time to other users within the CRIS system, or to connect to the Internet Relay Chat system and discuss hundreds of topics with people around the world The Information System also has special forums and chat lines for beginning users, as well as providing on-line Customer Support representatives to answer questions and assist with problems. The Concentric Research Information Service not only allows you to access all of this content but also allows you to access the Internet Gateway and to BBS Direct. LOCAL ACCESS, POINTS OF PRESENCE ( POP ) Following is a list of local numbers for the Concentric Network, available in the top 100 metropolitan areas across the United States. These numbers cover 2068 communities within the largest cities in the US. Unlimited Telecommunications are available from these locations. The Concentric Network also provides alternative connection methods, such as an 800 # ( billed at an hourly rate ), Unlimited Inbound Internet, or Unlimited access by Dialing Direct. SUBSCRIBE NOW by dialing one of the following numbers. Concentric Network Data Numbers: Toll Free: 800-991-4227 or Direct number 517-895-0510 Concentric Network Internet Address: Domain Name: CRIS.COM IP Address: 199.3.12.13 Concentric Network Voice Numbers: Toll Free: 800-745-2747 or Direct number 517-895-0500 ** CRC Sales Department available Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 9 PM EST Sat. 9 AM - 6 PM EST 24 Hour Concentric Network Customer Support: Toll Free: 800-745-2747 or Direct number 517-895-0500 POINTS OF PRESENCE ( POP ) AL 205-433-0095 Mobile AL 205-856-5299 Birmingham AR 501-223-4052 Little Rock AZ 602-245-9970 Phoenix AZ 602-744-7005 Tucson CA 209-456-8908 Fresno CA 209-948-8128 Stockton CA 213-221-0070 Los Angeles CA 408-424-0108 Salinas CA 415-759-0313 San Francisco CA 510-533-8320 Oakland CA 619-696-9424 San Diego CA 805-366-8107 Bakersfield CA 916-456-0129 Sacramento CO 303-832-1592 Denver CO 719-636-2685 Colorado Springs CT 203-233-7400 Hartford CT 203-389-7722 New Haven DC 202-547-6226 Washington FL 305-651-1819 Miami FL 305-845-0336 Sunrise FL 407-471-8443 West Palm Beach FL 407-894-9789 Orlando FL 813-686-6153 Lakeland FL 813-879-0174 Tampa FL 813-925-7852 Sarasota FL 904-292-1466 Jacksonville GA 404-755-0266 Atlanta GA 706-868-7671 Augusta IL 708-255-0770 Chicago IN 219-486-8181 Fort Wayne IN 317-545-1762 Indianapolis KS 316-267-0066 Wichita KY 502-589-7009 Louisville KY 606-252-2113 Lexington LA 504-362-7977 New Orleans LA 504-925-8601 Baton Rouge MA 413-827-7026 Springfield MA 508-635-9000 Boxborough MA 508-853-1270 Worcestor MA 617-227-4974 Boston MD 410-466-1563 Baltimore MI 517-496-0114 Midland MI 517-792-0299 Saginaw MI 517-332-4844 Lansing MI 616-776-1118 Grand Rapids MI 810-354-4020 Detroit MI 810-789-0303 Flint MN 612-821-0575 Minneapolis MO 314-995-5339 St. Louis MO 816-842-1765 Kansas City MS 601-373-1006 Jackson NC 704-391-8860 Charlotte NC 910-545-9322 Greensboro NC 910-659-9771 Winston-Salem NC 919-662-2690 Raleigh NE 402-731-2424 Omaha NJ 201-655-0082 Jersey City NM 505-873-5445 Albuquerque NV 702-247-6105 Las Vegas NY 212-714-5900 New York NY 315-442-3200 Syracuse NY 516-564-5300 Long Island NY 518-785-2900 Albany NY 716-325-6754 Rochester NY 716-446-1020 Buffalo OH 216-270-0165 Youngstown OH 216-524-1498 Cleveland OH 419-471-9243 Toledo OH 513-291-1323 Dayton OH 513-583-0791 Cincinnati OH 614-885-6569 Columbus OK 405-427-7144 Oklahoma City OK 918-835-0324 Tulsa OR 503-283-2112 Portland PA 412-232-0865 Pittsburgh PA 215-276-0331 Philadelphia PA 717-234-8859 Harrisburg PA 717-344-6051 Scranton PA 717-393-3910 Lancaster RI 401-521-0121 Providence SC 803-252-3685 Columbia SC 803-288-1843 Greenville SC 803-763-4492 Charleston TN 615-297-1100 Nashville TN 615-470-2296 Knoxville TN 615-624-1340 Chattanooga TN 901-353-5206 Memphis TX 210-220-1944 San Antonio TX 214-680-7868 Dallas TX 512-474-2388 Austin TX 713-645-7696 Houston TX 817-922-8655 Fort Worth TX 915-585-9665 El Paso UT 801-487-1330 Salt Lake City VA 804-340-0521 Virginia Beach VA 804-643-8620 Richmond WA 206-938-4469 Seattle WI 414-449-9651 Milwaukee