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Technology Stocks : America On-Line: will it survive ...?
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To: Eric Jorgenson who wrote (655)11/21/1996 9:38:00 PM
From: Eric Jorgenson   of 13594
 
>That is incorrect.. This is one of the long list of complaints
>about AOL's software. AOL often reports the "connect speed"
>incorrectly - 38400 is actually the speed between Your
>computer and Your modem - not the connect speed between
>your modem and AOL's modem. It is entirely possible you are
>connected at 14,400.

Art--Thanks for your clarification. Still, I will continue to argue that web connections via AOL are quite satisfactory. Those that weren't aware that Navigator or Explorer are now compatible with AOL should give it a try.

Regards,

Eric
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