[VAC] ISP

["randy unter" <runter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I thought Terry gave a good review of ISP options and everyone will have their 
favorite. I use Earthlink in my business and access all my mail and store messages on 
the earthlink's server through their Web Mail and Browser. That way, I can read, 
store, and access messages from any web enabled computer ( I have a personal folder 
just for VAC) . Earthlink is a quality ISP. On a vacation in rural France last summer, 
my hotel had high speed Internet, so I tried my Web Mail at Earthlink. To my 
astonishment, I felt like I was connected to my home computer for access speed and 
response time, and was able to send/retrieve my normal mail.
I have used AOL in the past but hate their software. AOL likes to compete with 
Internet Explorer for your computer and created a lot of conflicts on my PC until I 
de-installed it.
I am subscribing to DSL at home shortly, and will receive MSN as the ISP. Although I 
have not used this, increasingly, DSL providers are packaging an ISP with their 
service.
ATT also is a very good ISP
Another quality site is Yahoo. My brothers in Silicon Valley put me on to them for 
access speed to sites like MapQuest.com. They also offer free e-mail and photo 
storage. I'm not sure though if they are an ISP. Others may know this better.
One last option is the wireless connection. I also have a wireless Palm VIIx which 
receives/sends e-mail, although without attachments. I use this primarily when I 
travel such as waiting in lengthy airport lines to check mail, change airline 
reservations, etc. This service might be another alternative for the traveling 
Airstreamer. You can check it out at www.palm.net
Randy Unter
'66 Overlander
Denver