[TheForge] Internet Question

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There have been "free" Internet access offers in the past, though usually 
accompanied by advertising that was even more annoying then AOL's. Yahoo 
offers free e-mail but their dial-up service is $21.95 (though you do get the 
first month free). All the free access offers that I know of eventually 
folded, this is pretty much a case of you get what you pay for.
Although there are cheaper services (a quick search turned up one for $7.95) 
you should consider the time you'll spend reconfiguring and fooling with 
settings. Also AOL is pretty easy to use and does provide you with some 
protection from common viruses (does not use Outlook, fer instance) while the 
cheaper services, even if they don't go broke and disappear, may not.
If you enjoy fooling with your computer then you could defiantly save some 
money here, even if you have to change services (and e-mail addresses) once 
and a while. If you don't, then I'd advise you to stick with AOL.


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