Alberto Monteiro wrote:
>
> Andrew Crystall wrote:
> >
> >> Uh? I can't see this correlation. Does AOL block any
> >> non-AOL site for non-AOL users?
> >
> >> If you use AOL "service", you are subject to AOL rules.
> >> TANSTAAFL
> >
> > As was said Alberto, it's only for the internal browser and not an
> > external web browser which you're free to use.
> >
> > Port 25 blocking which needs a technical workround using something
> > like PostCast Server (on say port 26) is AFAIK mich more evil because
> > most AOL users are forced to use AOL mail...
> >
> But no one is _forced_ to use AOL. Don't like it? Get a decent
> Internet Provider
But in some areas, AOL may be the closest thing to a "decent" ISP you can
get.
In major cities, there's plenty of competition, because there are more
potential customers and the population can support a number of different
providers. In more rural areas, you may be lucky to have *one* broadband
option, forget being able to pick and choose the *best* provider, and dialup
as well may be limited to *one* option. (I don't know what we'd do for
dialup where we are now, and for broadband, there's only one provider.
We're not happy with the service at times, but there's no other option.) In
Austin, after a number of ISPs went under, there were still at least 5
different options, at least 2 of them offering residential broadband. Out
in the boonies, things are more limited. And AOL may provide services that
people want that aren't available with any of the other options available to
them, in less internet-user-dense areas.
Julia
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