>i saw somewhere that people are developing software so that one does not >need to have the tcp/ip (sip connection) to use a WWW browser. > The software is a shareware called TIA, The Internet Adapter. It is a "slip-emulator" and allows you to create a pseudo-slip connection via a dial-up account. I now run Mosaic Netscape, Newswatcher, Eudora (a great mail program) from my dial in, 14.4 modem, and it works fine for me. You still need the TCP/IP software, it is very hard to conifgure, and involves setting up a program that runs on your directory at your Internet provider, but with the help of someone knowledgeable about computers it can be done. ;> p.s. Just a satisfied user. No endorsement. The home page of TIA can be found at: http://marketplace.com:80/tia/tiahome.html Or for more info and free evaluation instructions, send a blank email to: [log in to unmask] (Single User Version) Good luck (you might need it ;O ) Craig M. Rosa Exhibit Developer The Tech Museum of Innovation [log in to unmask]