What is FirstClass?

• A user-friendly group conferencing system available at UIC
• A full-featured communications environment for the curriculum
• An integrated email and asynchronous conferencing system
  with email, Listserv list and Usenet newsgroup-like functionality
• Offers access to conferences and mail via Web browser
• A system that supports private and ad hoc discussions
• A group collaboration system with tight Internet and Web integration
• A client/server system for Windows and Macintosh client computers
• Supports Ethernet (i.e. ADN-ii) and modem (i.e. PPP) connectivity,
  it can be used on campus, from home and from anywhere, on the Internet
• Faculty can easily manage their own class conferences
• Supports rich-text and graphical messaging
• Support for file attachments and file transfers,
  including electronic homework submissions
• Offers good user authentication and security
• Can be used in PC labs, today!