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From: andyb@tardis.wimsey.bc.ca (Andy Babinszki)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.programmer
Subject: Re: AppleLink (un)Useable?
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Date: 2 Jan 91 15:20:48 GMT
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In article <2031@metasoft.UUCP>, alan@metasoft.UUCP (Alan Epstein) writes:
> 
> Does anyone regularly use AppleLink?
> 
> I have found, despite the introduction of v6.0, that this 'service'
> is slower and less reliable than ever. ...
> 

Two thumbs down!  It's too expensive and my line typically drops some time during
the session.  While the actual phone connection is still open ( OH & CD lights ), the
Applelink software thinks that the line has dropped.  Also whenever I quit from the app,
I have to hit the restart button to get my Mac back.  My beefs are primarily with the
software, however, I have to agree with you, the response is very poor, the Mac waits
for long intervals with nothing happening on the modem line.  I now try to satisfy
as many of my Apple related information requirements from either BBSes or the net
and dial into AppleLink only when there is no alternative.

"Too slow and too expensive."  - Have I heard this about Apple products before? 
NAH! ;-)

Andy.

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Andy Babinszki - andyb@tardis.wimsey.bc.ca