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This new FDA BBS allows you to access the same FDA information, with the same options and the same results provided by Dialcom. In addition, it offers a simplified user interface and enhanced features not available from Dialcom. The features, functions and benefits of this new FDA BBS are described in Attachment A to this Users Guide. This new service provides specific access to the FDA BBS only and does not duplicate the generalized Dialcom Electronic Mail, Electronic News Service or other "for fee" Dialcom services. To continue those services, please make separate arrangements with Dialcom or other providers. 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