Institute for global communications


(IGC) Provider of computer networking tools for international communications and information exchange. The IGC Networks — PeaceNet, EcoNet, ConflictNet and LaborNet — comprise the world’s only computer communications system dedicated solely to environmental preservation, peace, and human rights. New technologies are helping these worldwide communities cooperate more effectively and efficiently.
Address: 18 De Boom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 USA. A division of the Tides Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organisation. A founding member of the world-wide Association of Progressive Communications (APC).
(ftp://igc.apc.org).
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(1996-06-24)

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