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Re: Net suite wanted: Classic II
Nathan Mates (nathan@visi.com) wrote:
> In article <482251418wnr@ticetboo.demon.co.uk>,
> Phil Bagnall <Phil@ticetboo.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> >I'm new to the Net and was hoping someone could suggest a good suite of
> >programmes for the Classic II, especially a Web Browser, a Newsreader
> >and an E-mailer.
>
> Given that the way that Apple IIs can connect to the internet is
> via a serial connection (modem or null modem) to a host that's
> actually on the internet, such as an ISP, I'd suggest Lynx, trn and
> elm. All 3 work great and can do a great job.
>
Trn? Did you mean tin? I used to use elm, but switched to pine, and will
never go back. Of course, tastes vary, but you should try both before
making a permanent choice.
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Carl G. Knoblock Metro Apple Computer Hobbyists
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