At 04:32 AM 3/12/02, you wrote: >Andrew said: > > > No, you can't. AOL software blocks any mail sent on port 25. > >Wow, that really is extreme. Can they even claim to be an ISP if they >aren't providing true Internet services? > >Rich >GCU Amazed
I suspect that what they really want to do is not to be an Internet service provider, but to be the Internet (i.e., the only game in town). And, to lighten the mood, something that came in the mail today: ================================================================== T O P 5 C L A S S I C May cause severe allergic reaction. ================================================================== March 12, 2002 (originally published on March 14, 2000) The Top 14 Signs You're at an AOL Theme Park 14> "Twice as many rides -- all 40% slower!!" 13> The neighboring "Microsoft Theme Park" keeps trying to connect up its carriages to your cash register. 12> The really good rides you keep hearing about aren't accessible at all. 11> Your ticket is good for "500 free hours!" but the fine print reminds you that all free hours must be used today. 10> The sign outside the bigtop tent reads, "We're sorry, all circus are busy right now. Please come back later." 9> Ride attendants keep insisting they're busty young vixens despite the fact that they're all over 40, dirty, and male. 8> None of the rides work, but big color pictures make it easy to find your way around. 7> A spiffy new look to the roller coaster since last time you visited, but it's still just as rusty, squeaky and dangerous. 6> Even though you've paid your monthly entrance fee, you can't get into the park any time except between midnight and six a.m. 5> Ten million visitors a day, and all they want to do is ride the merry-go-round. 4> The entire park is run by monkeys chained to typewriters. 3> You're visitor number 1,267,866 in a park that only has room for 2350. 2> "We're sorry, but the 'Mr. Case's Obscenely Long Ride Line' ride is unavailable. Please try again soon." and Topfive.com's Number 1 Sign You're at an AOL Theme Park... 1> IT'S AN ALL-CAPS WORLD AFTER ALL! [ The Top 5 List <www.topfive.com> ] [ Copyright 2000, 2002 by Chris White ] [ To subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] -- Ronn! :) God bless America, Land that I love! Stand beside her, and guide her Thru the night with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam� God bless America! My home, sweet home. -- Irving Berlin (1888-1989)
