Spoken like an urban type. For some, there is a single choice. Or pay
distance charges.

The answer, as I see it, is the demographic with the money to spend, and the
place where you can put advertising are the winners, a bunch of old BBS and
FidoFolks are soon to be losers. The trend favors the Napster-type format
or the forums like Woodcentral, where the ads flow freely.

You think any of the kids understand the Windows modem icon? I remember my
300 had the top molded to mate comfortably with a standard desk set, as
pictured. None of the kids I asked had any idea that telephones used to
connect in line with modems, or that there were handset types with receiver
cups. Probably antiques for sale on e-bay.

Come to think of it, I think I may still have that UDS 300 downstairs....

"Silvan" wrote in message
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Larry Jaques wrote:

Switch ISPs, then stick with a good one.

I'll agree to that last point in particular. I've seen'em come, and I've
seen'em go. Dad changes ISPs more often than I change shoes, always
trying
to find the best deal. I've had the same ISP for 10 years.

One reason I haven't taken the plunge into cable is because I'd not only
be
paying way more than seems reasonable, but I'd also be trading my dead
reliable local provider for a big name conglomerate that isn't even sure
if
it will ever emerge from bankruptcy.