Re: Genie...is it worth it?

[bazyar@netcom.com (Jawaid Bazyar)]

Soenke Behrens <Sbehrens@contech.demon.co.uk> writes:

>I think it's worth it, yes, especially if you are a programmer (lots of
>active folk over in A2Pro, much more than can be said about say CIS). But
>also as a plain "user" you should find GEnie (A2) attractive ... a very 
>large file base, including "Lost Classics" (former payware released to the 
>general public by its authors through GEnie's urging), a very lively set of 
>discussion groups (without all the flamewars you see on csa2 :) ... so,
>yes, I think it is good.

  Soenke obviously hasn't been watching the Sequential category on GEnie
where GEnie staff members are busy flaming yours truly because the
RamFAST has some problems.

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

  The $50 use is a _one-time_ credit they give you for signing on.

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