What is Hermon.Net?

• Hermon.Net begins in the Hermon schools and reaches out to the residential and business communities.

• Hermon.Net provides internet access and a computer desktop (in school and at home) for every student (K-12) in the Hermon School District.

• Hermon.Net is a public service.

• Any resident or business in Hermon can join Hermon.Net.

• Over 1,500 of approximately 2,000 homes in Hermon have joined Hermon.Net.

• Hermon.Net uses inexpensive Linux terminal servers that are housed in the schools.

• Obsolete personal computers (donated by Maine business, the public and by State and Federal agencies) are converted into Linux user terminals.

• Terminals are installed throughout the schools, the library, municipal buildings, and homes.

• Hermon.Net IT provides a help desk and low cost technical support.

• Linux terminal server and 40 terminals costs approximately $5,000 and provides a computing experience comparable to standalone PCs. One Linux server can run 30-40 terminals simultaneously.

• Most personal computers can access a Linux terminal server through a free software client.

• A common desktop using powerful, free, public domain software is provided to all users.

• A common desktop using powerful, free, public domain software is provided to all users.

• Hermon.Net provides free, dial-up internet access for the residents of Hermon.

• Hermon is now installing a broadband wireless mesh network to provide connectivity for all homes and business.

For more information call 207-848-4000 (ext. 6000), 207-581-3764, or 207-581-3810.