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From: mmcnew@pro-freedom.cts.com (Monty McNew)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: AppleLink
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Date: 24 Oct 88 16:38:13 GMT
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In defense of AppleLink PE:

I am not going to attempt to quote all the bashing by people about AppleLink. 
I can say though (if anyone is thinking about signing up for it) that most of
the comments thrown about are totally false.  I would heartily recommend that
anyone thinking about signing up for AppleLink do so.  It is absolutely great.

Some negative comments I have noticed were:

1. Inability to make ACU work after downloading.

Myself I had no trouble whatsoever.  As I downloaded it I read the info file
on each segment, followed directions and it worked first time.  It is a very
nice utility.  (BTW, I am using the IIgs version).

2.  Having to give checking account and/or credit card numbers to get on (even
with free time offered)

As far as I know, I had to do the same to get onto GEnie and Compuserve.  I am
not worried about it.  I am still using free time and have not been
indavertantly billed yet.

3.  Windows are not done correctly (like Mousetalk).

The windows CAN'T be done correctly because everything in a Window comes FROM
the host system, not the terminal program.  I must admit that it WAS a little
disconcerting at first that you have to double click on a menu item to get the
window to fall open, but I soon got used to it.

Let me put it this way.  I like AppleLink so much I no longer use my GEnie or
Compuserve accounts.  AppleLink is FAR easier to use, you can move around MUCH
faster in it.  Flash notes are a blast.  The benefits _FAR_ outweigh using
your stock terminal program on any of the other services. Compuserve costs too
much anyway.

5.  Can't call with any other brand (laptops while traveling)

Yes, that would be a nice feature.  Perhaps it will happen in the future. 
Apple MUST have a laptop in the lineup someday :)

Oh well, that's about it.  No Flames please.  I find AppleLink very easy to
use.  I recommend it above any other service to anyone who asks.  Libraries
are filling up fast and the catagories are extensive.  AppleLink isn't
perfect, but dollar for dollar as the system matures, you are going to get a
lot more out of AppleLink than the others.  It's a lot more 'perfect' than
other pay services if you own an Apple.

PS:  I do not work for Apple nor am I a Forum Leader at AppleLink.  I do not
work for Quantum.  I _DID_ beta test the system through the free offer Apple
sent our user group.  I am not a hacker, just a user.  I have loved AppleLink
from first log-on.  It's the best pay service available if you own an Apple II
(I should say enhanced //e on up).  I will no longer call either GEnie or
Compuserve unless I take an extensive interest in my IBM clone for some
reason (which I doubt will happen real soon).

If you call AppleLink, send mail to MontyM1 (think I'll add that to my .sig)!

Monty McNew
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