+supported MACH release, as well as to collaborators on the OSI networking
+project.
+The alpha release will include
+.IP " \(bu
+a shadow password facility that makes password guessing much more difficult
+.IP " \(bu
+a network authentication system integrated into the standard system login
+and network servers
+.IP " \(bu
+network protocols and applications that conform to the forthcoming
+Internet Host Requirements specification
+.LP
+2. In addition to the informal tape-based release,
+much of the networking software can be made publically available
+via the Internet.
+The shadow password facility and the revised network protocols and
+servers will be made available in this way as they are completed.
+.LP
+3. After incorporating feedback and refinements from the testers,