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In mid-1999, CWRU decided to discontinue the Cleveland Free-Net entirely. This notice was posted to announce the impending shutdown.
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"The Cleveland Free-Net, a remarkable achievement for its time, has been made obsolete by new technologies. Chat and News services for community users will end on September 1, 1999. The Free-Net will be discontinued on September 30, 1999.
"CWRU faculty, staff, and students should immediately investigate the services provided by CWRUnet; information is available at Information Services Help Desk (KSL 105A), via e-mail to help@po.cwru.edu, and on the World Wide Web at www.cwru.edu/net/nutshell/miscl/free-cwru.html.
"CWRU alumni should visit the Alumni Affairs World Wide Web site for information about the CWRUser program at http://www.cwru.edu/development/alum2/. That site gives an overview of the program, which is not an ISP but a way to enhance alumni access to CWRU.
"Community users of Free-Net should explore alternate ways of receiving e-mail and using Internet resources. Public libraries, various continuing education programs, city recreation boards, and community users' groups are excellent sources of information."
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After September 30, 1999, users who attempted to log in were greeted with this message:
"The Cleveland Freenet has discontinued operation. The project has concluded. Thank you for your participation."