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“Yup.”
“Well, have you tried rebuilding the desktop?”
“Three times.”
“Well. . .” (long period of silence.) “Have you read the READ ME to see if there’s
anything in there?”
“Yes, many times. There was nothing about this.”
“Hmm. . . Well, let me switch you over to another representative.”
(Elevator music plays for thirty-five minutes.)
“Hello, this is Joe. How can I help you?”
“My application unexpectedly quits on me. This has only started happening today.”
“Hmm. . . Have you rebuilt the desktop?”
“Yes!”
“Have you read the manual?”
“Yes, that’s why I called you. That didn’t help at all.”
“Well. . . Could it be that you installed the program the wrong way?”
“I don’t know, you tell me.”
“Hmm. . . I’m not sure. Sunspots?”
(Click)
I know that cheers roared out once America Online announced the new “Preview” of AOL 3.0 software! Finally, we thought, America Online was paying attention to its Mac users! Finally, we don’t have to be taunted and abused by our PC friends because we have such old-fashioned software!
Few have cheered since.
In fact, it seems to me that AOL would be wise to set up armed guards and barbed-wire fences. People fill the Members Helping Members message boards (my favorite place to visit) with posts about how they would like to do various acts of violence to America Online. Well, maybe they don’t get that graphic, but you get the picture.
Actually, you can achieve success with this version of software! Yes! Don’t be so quick to complain. In fact, it could possibly be your own fault that this screwy version of trash is wrecking your life, ruining your marriage, and leaving you hopeless on the edge of a high bridge!
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If I know you, you’ve already made out your long list of wanted gifts for Christmas. Well, I don’t know you. And even better, you don’t know me. However, we likely have a very lengthy list for Mr. Claus this year.
It could be your mother, your father, your uncle, your pal from years gone by, or your friendly postman. Whoever he or she is, this Santa character better be swimming in cash, because as Mac lovers, we all have one thing in common on our wish list: Triple digits.
You know what you want. You’re likely having a problem deciding what to get your other Mac friends (unless you are very self-centered and care nothing of others). Fret not, my friends, for I have made up a semi-intelligible list of fine products for you to eye. Read over them, and decide what is best for your pal. Let’s get started, shall we?
Floppy Disks — Yes, good ole’ floppies. This is always a fine gift idea. Of course, getting your pal a box of floppies will not go over too well if he or she got you a new modem or Zip drive. Of course, if you’re the stingy type, this is a great gift.
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If your area doesn’t have one by now, then it’s likely that it will by the time you finish reading this. The great ISP, or Internet Service Provider, is popping up in almost every town and city in America. Many an AOL member has been lured away by its promises of easier Web access at a low cost. It is a great service, but is the grass really greener?
Actually, it can be! There are Internet Service Providers out there who will give you good service at a low price. They will save you money, entertain your family, and keep you happy. There are, however, other Internet Service Providers that will leave you pining for the days of AOL’s browser.
Let’s start by briefly explaining what exactly an ISP is. For most of us, an ISP is a local service that provides you with Internet access. With an ISP, you get strict Internet access, and no other extras like you get with America Online. The service usually has e-mail, news groups, web chat, and other services at a flat rate. The biggest lure is the flat rate. Most ISP’s will charge one flat rate (usually about $15-$30) for unlimited access. A good deal, if the service is good. There are some national service providers out there, but we will focus on your local ISP.
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