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To: Gapman who wrote (3122)	2/20/1998 7:46:00 PM
From: Dan Duchardt	Respond to of 12617

Micaella, This probably depends on how your online broker is connected to the internet. If they have a big pipe into someone like AT&T, you are probably better off using AT&T. I think Castle recommends this, but I'm not with them- just a recollection. Dan

To: Gapman who wrote (3122)	2/21/1998 8:32:00 AM
From: Cash	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12617

Micaella, You want to find the closest backbone that your broker is using. One thing you can do is use a program like 4Net (can download from filez.com, download.com, freeware.com, shareware.com, etc.). Use the traceroute function and see the name of the network where the last hops are. That's who you want to be your service provider. (if you see ALTERNET, that's UUNET). The last thing you want is your order stuck in a router in Podunck, USA while the stock you would have had is flying like a rocket or dropping like a rock.