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The Facts of Computer Network in Indonesia

It is a three years old self-supporting network with an estimated growth rate at least 700% per year. A total of 68 major nodes are in operation with 46 (68%) of which are located in Bandung; the rest (32%) are spread all over Indonesia including Jakarta. Most of nodes (80%) are using the low cost packet radio technology to form a WAN, the rest (20%) mostly in Jakarta are using dial-up UUCP/TCP/IP to reach the internet gateway at IPTEK-NET Jakarta. Currently at least 52 nodes are preparing their equipments and human resources to join the network. The estimated total user is 2769 users with 71,6% are at universities, 16,6% in research institutions, 3,8% NGO, 3,3& in government institutes, and 4,7% commercial/industries. Approximately 56,7% of total users reside in Bandung. Major applications are 4 major electronic mailing lists, 14 major news groups and Ghoper server.

EB, from Indonesia