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To: Helge Collins who wrote (3101)	1/6/1999 12:59:00 AM
From: mr.mark	Respond to of 7382

"Can I use only one computer for both RT and surfing during the trading day" helge, you can use one pc, if that's what you want to do. a lot of traders are using multiple monitors running off one puter. but i don't think that is quite what you were asking. yes, running realtick3 does permit you to do other things. if you wish to use one monitor, it then becomes a question of how large your desktop is, how much "stuff" you want running, and how much RAM you have. i keep irc and realtick3 open on my desktop and a browser window and maybe ms word minimized. my system resources could handle a few more apps, but this is adequate for me, for now. i really want to upgrade to dual monitors in the very near future. i don't do much surfing during the trading day... usually just checking in here at SI and retrieving email. hope this helps, mark

To: Helge Collins who wrote (3101)	1/6/1999 9:02:00 AM
From: funk	Respond to of 7382

Helge, I would add to Mr. Marks reply: If you intend to trade ipo's, monster stocks such as Amazon, or other FAST market conditions, then you want to take care and acquire a proper internet connection to the price servers. This is not too difficult to do, if you are using a dialup connection. If you scroll down to the bottom of the MBT webpage: mbtrading.com follow the link: ISPS.com search for AlterNet ISP in your area Here it is: isps.com Use the search by Area Code function. Sort through the results and you should be able to find an isp that provides unlimited use for a very reasonably price and most importantly uses the best backbone to the price servers. alternet I have found an isp that uses MCI in chicago is worse than useless while an isp utilizing alternet is very quick and reliable. You may already know how to do a trace route. The internet connection between your computer(s) and the price servers are as important as anything. good luck, funk