Robert...
 
You mention a membership to America Online, but say nothing about
Compuserve.  If you haven't had a membership with Compuserve, perhaps you
should before you continue to describe it as a "boutique" online
service.  I have used my Compuserve account many times to get
professional-level advice on computer programming, aquaria, etc.  When we
released our Build-A-Fish program as shareware, Compuserve was the sole
upload point... BAF is now carried on Internet FTP sites and BBS's around
the world.  Roughly half of my orders come from outside of the U.S.  In
the near future, we will be using Compuserve as a powerful marketing tool
for our educational programs and to deliver the news about our exciting
interactive exhibits/aquariums and what will exciting new exhibits we will
have to offer after we complete our expansion.
 
Regards,
 
Mark C. Vang
Exhibit Technician
 
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