Re: Genie...is it worth it?

[dreamer@ods.ods.net]

IM>>   GEnie's main benefit is that it has a large file library. It also
IM>> costs $3/hour, which is totally outrageous in my opinion. Internet
IM>> providers are much less expensive, averaging $20/mo for _unlimited_
IM>> usage.
IM>>

IM>$3/hour is a reasonable (average) price for online services. Internet
IM>options may be cheaper for the time being, but I would expect that to
IM>change in the future (as the super highway becomes more commercial).

Not really.  I get into Inet through an MBBS system.  For $.50 an hour,
I get almost complete access to Inet, as well as MajorNet and WorldNet.
I can call whenever I want (except when it goes down daily for system
maintenance - early in the morning) and sometimes there are sales when I
can get time for $.25/hr!  To me, this is a MUCH better deal than
GEnie's $3/hr!  Even if they DO have a HUGE A2 library!

Give what you would like to receive,
Glenn
Lord Wilderness


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