Option #2:   First Class Work Space -- hosted by the Online Internet Institute.

Visit Discussion -- Using your  Web Browser:
    User ID: evaluator
    Password: evaluator

Visit Discussion -- Using the Free Client Software
    Connect via:  TCP-IP.FCP
    User ID: evaluator
    Password: evaluator
    Server: fc.learning.centrinity.com

Please email me for full (non visitor) access.

Or send me email.
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