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From: macdonald@author.DEC (Corporate User Publications)
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Subject: QuantumLink
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Date: Fri, 6-Dec-85 09:30:41 EST
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Posted: Fri Dec  6 09:30:41 1985
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I logged onto Commodore's QuantumLink Network the other night. Looks
like it has a lot of potential. Here are some notes on the system:

o QuantumLink requires QuantumLink software available from Compuserve
  (free with the purchase of a 1660 or 1670 modem)
o It is an interactive system, with the host system controlling
  your screen 
o Once you have set up your system, logins are automatic
o There is a flat fee of $9.95 per month for unlimited use of the
  system at 300 or 1200 baud
o Certain premium services such as access to public domain
  software and person to person chat incurs an additional 6 cent
  per minute charge (compared to Compuserve 1200 baud service
  at 20 cents per minute)
o The monthly fee includes an hour of 'free' premium service
o Software downloads are much faster than compuserve
o It is extremely user friendly
o Interactive games are very colorful and graphic
o An online encyclopedia, news, and weather services have no
  premium charge
o Hours are 6 pm to 7 am local
o Service is only available to VIC, 64, 128, and Amiga owners
o Your diskette becomes your key to system entry

Not a bad system. Its only a few weeks old, but is growing. Functions
very different from CIS or other systems. Many local access numbers
that are FREE! The flat monthly fee for use of the services at 300 or 1200
baud is innovative and may add a new level of competition to the
industry.

PM