Re: Is "GS/TCP" available yet?

[mhackett@vaxxine.com (Michael Hackett)]

Mitchell Spector <spector@vax2.concordia.ca> wrote:

>       I know this question has been asked to death, but is GS/TCP
> with the GNO/ME v2.0.6 bundle shipping yet?

It appears not, unfortunately.

> I can't imagine what it'd be like to be cut-off! :(

If there really aren't any ISPs in Montreal offering text-based access,
do you have a local Genie node?  (If you don't know, I'll try to
remember to check tonight for you.)  If so, you have a couple of
options.  IMO, Genie is still the best Apple II support source, and
despite the recent price increase, I have kept my account for that
alone.  Also, Genie's new owners have started up a full-service Internet
service, accessible through the same connections.  They have a text-only
service with, if I remember correctly, unlimited hours for US$15 or $20.
You do not have to sign up for Genie to get the Internet package.  I
have no idea how good their service is, but at least it's an option.

Even if there isn't a local Genie node, you could still get on through
Datapac, I imagine (that's what I have to use).  That gets really
expensive, but if you keep your hours down by using off-line readers
whenever possible, at least you won't get cut off completely.