Who do you use for internet?
I recently changed to Duesouth from Prodigy.
Duesouth seems to be quicker and I have yet to get booted off or a busy signal.
(Frequent Prodigy problem in my area)

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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab
4x2 120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc brakes/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador Red/Silver
3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)
Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp for components.
Jensen 50x2 RMS for subs.
2 6.5" Bazooka tubes
Lowering shackles?
Columbia SC

 

last semester i was using OSU's network server, no dial up, great connection, fast and reliable.
over the summer i used Geotech, it was okay, it had its slow moments, and if i got a busy signal all you had to do was call the support tech and they would knock some one off who was idle so that you could dial in.
this semester i'm using Ionet, gotten a couple of busy signals, been knocked off a couple of times.
the thing i hate the most right now is my piece of crap Compaq. never had any major problems w/ it until i started having to use dial-up to get to the internet.

 

Well this is bound to **** someone off but AOL completely sucks a major suck. It is absolutely the worst P.O.S. ISP I have ever used for the one day I did. I have been using GTE for two years never kicked off or busy signals.

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'99 XLT S/C 4.6 Auto 3.55 LS Oxford White,Orlando appearance package, trailer tow package, keyless entry, A.R.E. Hard tonneau, ventvisors and bug guard all painted to match, limo tint, 5 spoke aluminum wheels, Kenwood 6 Disc, black Back Country nerfs, Buccaneers front license plate! I Luv it! (except for the 60/40 seat)

WANTED: DARK CHARCOAL CAPTAINS CHAIRS AND CONSOLE, NAME YOUR PRICE!

 

I have "local Guy" and prodigy. I had to get prodigy to get free computer. Local guy ($45. for three months) is better, Aol sucks like a chevy! and prodigy is so so.

 

For a FREE ISP go to www.altavista.com and download their starter package. Then you can call your current provider and tell them to cancel your service.
AltaVista lets the advertisers pay for your service with a small window that's always there. It only took me a few hours to totally ignore it.
Good luck.

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1999 F-250 XLT Super Duty Crew Cab Long Bed
V-10, Automatic 4R100, 4.30 Limited Slip.
GVW = 6700# Towing Capacity = 13,300#
4 Wheel ABS disks + Reese 15K hitch
Dark Hunter Green. Ford Running Boards.
Grey Rhino-Liner. Captain's Chairs. CD+Tape
Polished Stainless Steel Wheel-well Molding http://members.home.net/jchartier/jnctrk.html

 

I use Bellsouth. I used to use AOL, but they SUCK!! I had really fast connections with AOL but I kept getting booted off every 5 minutes. Bellsouth is slower, but much more reliable.

 

Remeber AOL doesn't have the flashing lights to monitor modem performance.
I've seen AOL show a 56k connection on a 33k modem

 

After a couple of years with AOL, I have gotten fed up with kickoffs, slow connects and slow downloads.

Last week, I signed on with Bellsouth.net, and so far I have faster connection time, no kickoffs and faster download of photos etc.

I will run parallel for a month or so to double check the results, but I think AOL is not going to be in my future.

Bill Murray htuken@BellSouth.Net

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Bill Murray
Current year Lightning
Oxford Muy Rapido White
Tow Package CD Player
Superchip GTech Meter
HobbyTownUSA Graphics
Identical 1/10 Scale Tamiya RC Truck incl. graphics.
Truck interest e-mail:
fastwhitey@myf150.com
Two decals

 

AOL is a wonderful service for those who travel a lot. Local toll free numbers abound and 800 number available for a small fee.

Personally, I use an ADSL hookup at 768Kbps thru the local phone company to a local ISP. It's always on. Never busy. Higher level of security, never a dropoff, and less prone to flooding when compared to cable modems. Costs more, but it's a premium I'm willing to pay to avoid the pitfalls of cable modems. Besides, my cable tv service really sucks when compared to the dependable phone company.

 

Yahoo!! We just got Roadrunner cable modem service here in Columbia.
I heard cable modems are the best for residential service.
I'll find out in 2 days whn they hook me up.


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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Jensen 50x2 RMS for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
Looking for reasonably priced used running boards
54regcab@duesouth.net in Columbia SC

 

AOL is what I use. And im not proud of it!

 

Netspace here
KSU's sometimes

 

Second Fastest46triton,

Yeah, and AOL keeps you young kids out of the porno sites too ....... that's why I don't use it!

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Dunbarton "The Middle Aged Kid" '99 XLT SC SB 4x2 4.6 auto 3.55 ls The occasional Z-71 Eater! Wedgewood & Denim, SuperChipped, Airaid FIPK, Rhino Liner, Mobil 1. Man, I got it all! (New Jersey)

 

I tried AOL and couldn't stand it. I now use Pacbell. I have never gotten a busy signal and really have no complaints (that's very unusual for me). My buddy in the next town over has a cable modem that he uses w/AOL. He is very happy, but more because of the speed than because of AOL. I WANT a cable modem, but my cable company doesn't offer it yet. They are saying some time next year.
Take care,
-Chris

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'95 Eddie Bauer F-150 SC & '64 Falcon/Ranchero
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OK guys this cable modem rules!!
No dailup you are just there as soon as you start your browser.
New email address coming soon.