On Fri, 16 Sep 1994, Bayla Singer wrote: > The hefty charge ($15/mo adds up to $180/yr) will keep me, at least, away > from Compuserv's 'service'. That may please some folks, but I would sure I am responding to the list to correct some of Bayla's figures. CompuServe costs 8.95 a month using the standard pricing plan. When you go into a pay forum, you are charged an hourly rate based on your connect speed. 14.4 is 9.60/hr. Software is available which can significantly reduce the amount of time you have to spend in a forum to get what you need. Compuserve Information Manager allows you to compose, read or reply messages offline. This software can also provide you with an intuitive GIU that allows you to quickly navigate between forums and message bases. I have found Compuserve to be an excellent resource, the number of forums, message bases, and file labraries is mind-boggling. I do not recommend it for Internet access - no FTP or TELNET, etc. just e-mail which you are billed for when you receive it... so a mailing list like this would be very expensive to get there. (You do get a $9.00/mo mail allowance, after that you get billed). Bayla, I would recommend that you look for another Internet service provider. I use a local provider which provides 50hours/mo, unlimited access (FTP, WWW, TELNET... etc) for $20.00/mo. These commercial Internet service providers are popping up everywhere. Also, lots of BBS's are getting Internet gateways with varying levels of access. Mark C. Vang Exhibit Technician Virginia Marine Science Museum |Please include the name of the intended 717 General Booth Boulevard |recipient in the subject so that it can be Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |properly routed @ VMSM. ex. NAME/SUBJECT (804)437-4949 office (804)437-4976 fax [log in to unmask]