On 29 Jan 2003 at 16:07, 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
If you're in the UK, can't get broadband and are not willing to pay �35+ per month, then if you don't want to be kicked off every 2 hours AND have a *absolute* maximum of 12 hours on in any 24 hour rolling period (or you get kicked off the ISP), then you need to use AOL. Period. �20+ per month extra or dealing with AOL's quirks... Andy Dawn Falcon _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
