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To: David Lawrence who wrote (13631)	3/10/1998 8:56:00 PM
From: Scrapps	Respond to of 22053

Ahhh...get over it! <GG>

To: David Lawrence who wrote (13631)	3/11/1998 2:25:00 AM
From: Scrapps	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 22053

WorldNet may limit access In trial, AT&T unit has cut users off after three hours during peak period March 10, 1998: 7:07 p.m. ET NEW YORK (CNNfn) - Increased usage by a small portion of its customers has AT&T WorldNet considering modifying its unlimited pricing plan. AT&T WorldNet just ended a trial during which it cut users off after three hours of activity from 7 p.m. to midnight Eastern time. The test was designed to determine whether cutting users off after three hours would free up enough infrastructure to serve all of WorldNet's 1.2 million members. Although the test did anger some members, AT&T spokesman Mike Keady said the company felt limiting continuous sessions would be a more palatable way to lower system demand without penalizing the majority that aren't heavy users. "This stems from the same problem that most ISPs have been having, which is increasing session length. There is a small number of people that are using an enormous number of hours. These people, especially during prime time, are tying up half of our facilities," he said. Keady said WorldNet's goal is for its modems to answer on the first ring, although the increased usage made it impossible for some customers to connect quickly. "Our figures are showing that the number of customers getting in on the first ring is decreasing despite the fact that our infrastructure is increasing," he said. Keady said WorldNet officials felt limiting continuous access was the fairest option available. "Some have taken the route of increasing price to pour money into facilities, but that hits 100 percent of users. [Limiting continuous access] is a hassle, but it's more of a hassle to extract money from everybody for the behavior of a few," he said. "EXTRACT"?? shheeez...what an attitude! "behavior of a few"?? I thought that was known as customer demand! Keady acknowledged that the restrictions would aggravate those trying to download large files. The only alternative for those users would be to schedule large downloads on the weekends. WorldNet isn't the first Internet provider to take action to limit access by heavy users, although its strategy is unique. Early last month, market leader America Online Inc. said it is hiking its monthly fee for unlimited access by $2 to $21.95. In an attempt to lure customers upset over the rate hikes, MCI Communications Corp. last week announced it will offer unlimited Internet access to its long-distance subscribers for $14.95 a month. Sprint Communications Co. also reportedly is testing a 10 percent discount for customers who sign up for any three of its services. They can choose from Internet service, paging, long-distance and local phone service. Internet providers Erols Internet and US Internet also have launched publicity campaigns designed to lure users upset at AOL's price hike. -- by staff writer Cyrus Afzali An ISP per year....that's all they last. :o( At least there's plenty of x2/V.90 equipped ISPs available.

To: David Lawrence who wrote (13631)	3/11/1998 10:59:00 AM
From: Moonray	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 22053

David, firstly as you friend, let me say that I feel your pain and am sorry I am one that had to partake in a harsh message. My response after being shamelessly attacked from behind by a frothing dog under sweltering moon rays. My feelings are still bruised, not to mention my crushed ego. Oh, the humanity of it all...... If it is of any solace, however, it is my felling that the very abstinance of your Haiku that has brought the thread past posting #5000 to the fame and glory that we enjoy today. I remember at the time thinking that perhaps you were just unaware of the post-WWII plot by the Japanese to foist Haiku on the American people as revenge and retribution for Hiroshima and our re-acquiring of Zippo lighter manufacturing. Should you need to form a support group I might suggest a SI member also in pain: Message 3670006 I wish things could be different and you could express yourself fully on this thread, but I'm sure you agree that Haiku goes way beyond our charter to limit postings to "w/ other STUFF". As always, o~~~ O

To: David Lawrence who wrote (13631)	3/11/1998 12:03:00 PM
From: Jeffery E. Forrest	Read Replies (6) \| Respond to of 22053

What's the best way to run TWO monitors on ONE computer? I know you need SOME KIND of dang add-in card, but am not sure what it would be (or more importantly-HOW MUCH?<G>) BTW- I hear that Windows 98 has this capability already built in without the need to add a card? --------- Damn, wish I had held onto my CPQ short a little longer. :-( I shouldn't complain as I got some good $$$ out of it as it was, but it ended up tanking quite a bit more after I had already covered. It was REAL easy short from a TA POV, (LOTS of volume with no price movement upwards. Spinnings tops, doji, shooting stars etc. all on HUGE volume was a dead giveaway) From an emotional aspect though it was tough. Scary. Playing CRYSF right now. Wierdest chart I've seen in quite some time. In at 15 1/2 three days ago. WAHOOOO!!!