AOL for Amiga?
Amiga Dude
was going to support computer companies that do NOT use Microsoft Windows.
They also mentioned some PC manufacturer named "MicroWorks" as one of the
companies they were supporting. Since AOL recently acquired Netscape,
perhaps they are trying to tap into markets that Microsoft hasn't touched.
Maybe Amiga, Inc can get AOL to support current and future Amiga models and
include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
future OS? Just a thought...
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"Amiga Dude" <mfo...@msn.com> wrote:
> I just heard a news story over the radio today that claimed America Online
> was going to support computer companies that do NOT use Microsoft Windows.
> They also mentioned some PC manufacturer named "MicroWorks" as one of the
I think it was probably MicroWorx, aren't they the 'iToaster' company?
> include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
> future OS? Just a thought...
I hope AOL isn't a part of the OS, I'd rather have a choice.
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AD> I just heard a news story over the radio today that claimed America Online
AD> was going to support computer companies that do NOT use Microsoft Windows.
AD> They also mentioned some PC manufacturer named "MicroWorks" as one of the
AD> companies they were supporting. Since AOL recently acquired Netscape,
AD> perhaps they are trying to tap into markets that Microsoft hasn't touched.
AD> Maybe Amiga, Inc can get AOL to support current and future Amiga models and
AD> include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
AD> future OS? Just a thought...
AD>
AD>
It'll never happen. Well, I shouldn't say "never" but it's unlikely.
(Why do you want AOL anyway!?)
There's AOL for Mac. There's an AOL for Palm Pilot in Beta test currently (no I don't have
it, I don't own a Pilot, and I don't want AOL ;) AOL was built into
the ROMs of the Sony MagicLink PDA running General Magic's MagicCap OS
but it doesn't work right anymore. Yadda yadda, etc. etc. Windoze is
certainly not the only platform that AOL has ever created software
for.
There was an AOL for Amiga cobbled up years ago but it was shelved
because Commodore owed AOL (Quantum Computer Services) a pile of money
for the QuantumLink (Pre-AOL for the C64) service and never paid up.
And if you were ever a C64 owner and used QLink, you'll know some of
the insidious tricks they played to squeeze a few more bucks out of
QLink customers.. my un-favorite one was when they added extra-cost
areas to the service, and you knew you were in one because a little
checkmark would appear in the corner of the screen. Unforunately (for
customers) since most C64 owners used the 1702 style monitors with the
curved screen corners, the checkmark often hid behind the corner and couldn't
even be seen!
Harv
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it backwards;) AOL was built on the heartbreak of countless C=64/128 users who
were loyal to Q-Link and got screwed hard. Q-Link was healthy when the plug was
pulled too.
BTW- Wasn't it painful when AOL acquired Netscape?
Jim
Amiga Dude wrote:
> I just heard a news story over the radio today that claimed America Online
> was going to support computer companies that do NOT use Microsoft Windows.
> They also mentioned some PC manufacturer named "MicroWorks" as one of the
> companies they were supporting. Since AOL recently acquired Netscape,
> perhaps they are trying to tap into markets that Microsoft hasn't touched.
> Maybe Amiga, Inc can get AOL to support current and future Amiga models and
> include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
Joe Cosby
"Amiga Dude" hunched over his computer, typing feverishly;
thunder crashed, "Amiga Dude" laughed madly, then wrote:
> I just heard a news story over the radio today that claimed America Online
> was going to support computer companies that do NOT use Microsoft Windows.
> They also mentioned some PC manufacturer named "MicroWorks" as one of the
> companies they were supporting. Since AOL recently acquired Netscape,
> perhaps they are trying to tap into markets that Microsoft hasn't touched.
> Maybe Amiga, Inc can get AOL to support current and future Amiga models and
> include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
> future OS? Just a thought...
>
>
Man, they can have it.
My mom uses AOL as her primary internet access service, I haven't
figured out yet anything that -doesn't- suck about it...
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Mark C.
AD> I just heard a news story over the radio today that claimed America Online
AD> was going to support computer companies that do NOT use Microsoft Windows.
AD> They also mentioned some PC manufacturer named "MicroWorks" as one of the
AD> companies they were supporting. Since AOL recently acquired Netscape,
AD> perhaps they are trying to tap into markets that Microsoft hasn't touched.
AD> Maybe Amiga, Inc can get AOL to support current and future Amiga models and
AD> include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
AD> future OS? Just a thought...
AD>
AD>
Who the hell wants to go to AOL?
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Sam Ormes
Amiga Monitor mag and CUCUG AWD.
As I see it, there are two big strikes against that ever happening. <1> the
Amiga user base is way too small to interest Steve Case...even though he got
his online start with CBM machines...and <2> Amigans seem to prefer the
tinkerers' Do-It-Yourself road (putzing around with "assembly required"
projects (Miami + IBrowse/AWeb + MUI + YAM, etc.)
Jesse D. Sightler
BeOS. There is also some talk that AOL may support Linux.
Amiga support is more than extremely unlikely. :)
Amiga Dude wrote:
>
> I just heard a news story over the radio today that claimed America Online
> was going to support computer companies that do NOT use Microsoft Windows.
> They also mentioned some PC manufacturer named "MicroWorks" as one of the
> companies they were supporting. Since AOL recently acquired Netscape,
> perhaps they are trying to tap into markets that Microsoft hasn't touched.
> Maybe Amiga, Inc can get AOL to support current and future Amiga models and
> include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
> future OS? Just a thought...
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Brian K. Randall
On 26 Jun 1999 20:46:10 GMT, "Mark C." wrote about Re: AOL for Amiga?:
> "AD" == "Amiga Dude" writes:
>
> AD> I just heard a news story over the radio today that claimed America Online
> AD> was going to support computer companies that do NOT use Microsoft Windows.
> AD> They also mentioned some PC manufacturer named "MicroWorks" as one of the
> AD> companies they were supporting. Since AOL recently acquired Netscape,
> AD> perhaps they are trying to tap into markets that Microsoft hasn't touched.
> AD> Maybe Amiga, Inc can get AOL to support current and future Amiga models and
> AD> include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
> AD> future OS? Just a thought...
>
> Who the hell wants to go to AOL?
>
> --
> Mark
>
AOL is very slow compared to most local ISPs because there are so many people
using it. I never have problems getting on my ISP at any time, but I hear from
friends on AOL they have certain times of day that are next to impossible to log
on.
On the other hand AOL is great for people who have no/little computer/internet
experience. Most of us Amiga users have been around for a while and have programs
to access the net.
Of course when cable modem access hits this area, I will jump on that. It's
cheaper than having an ISP and separate phone account. And it's very very fast!
- Brian K. Randall
wse...@spamnot.home.com
>Who the hell wants to go to AOL?
Certainly not me, but if it is made available on the Amiga, it may well catch
the interest of those who *do* consider it as an option.
The more options available, the better. The rest of us won't be forced to use
it.... 8-)
Wade Segade
wse...@spamnot.home.com (remove the obvious)
Dauber
>Maybe Amiga, Inc can get AOL to support current and future Amiga models and
>include an Amiga version of AOL software/Netscape Communicator into the
>future OS? Just a thought...
Good gravy of God, I sure hope not!
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Widya Santoso
I would love to see a port of this program to the Amiga. It's pretty much
the only thing that stops me going to the net via my 'miggy.
As always,
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Joe Cosby
Widya Santoso hunched over his computer, typing feverishly;
thunder crashed, Widya Santoso laughed madly, then wrote:
> I don't use AOL, but I do use AOL's Instant Messenger in adition to ICQ.
> I would love to see a port of this program to the Amiga. It's pretty much
> the only thing that stops me going to the net via my 'miggy.
>
I see no advantage in AOL instant messenger over ICQ.
I have talked all my PC-using acquaintances into downloading and
installing ICQ, so we can chat.
Wendell Watanabe
> I don't use AOL, but I do use AOL's Instant Messenger in adition to
> ICQ. I would love to see a port of this program to the Amiga. It's
> pretty much the only thing that stops me going to the net via my
> 'miggy.
Check out this web site:
http://palpa.cjb.net
There is a program there called Aimcik that claims to be an America
Online's Instant Messenger client for the AmigaOS.
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+Joe Cosby <joec...@nehwav.seatac.net> wrote
>> I don't use AOL, but I do use AOL's Instant Messenger in adition to ICQ.
>> I would love to see a port of this program to the Amiga. It's pretty much
>> the only thing that stops me going to the net via my 'miggy.
>>
>I see no advantage in AOL instant messenger over ICQ.
>I have talked all my PC-using acquaintances into downloading and
>installing ICQ, so we can chat.
Personally all the people I want to talk to are on IRC, so there is no
need to use the sucking ICQ..
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Michael wrote:
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> On Sun, 27 Jun 1999, Brian K. Randall wrote:
>
> : Of course when cable modem access hits this area, I will jump on that.
> : It's cheaper than having an ISP and separate phone account. And it's
> : very very fast!
>
> That is if the cable company is willing to increase the hubs if more of
> your neighbor have the same idea as yourself. if not, then it can get
> hopeless slow.
>
> I'd still hang on to the ISP as a backup.
>
> Michael
Don't worry, cable modem's (docsis standard) have ways to limit the speed
of bandwith abusers by means of token style use monitoring. As for backup,
here our provider give us a 7 hr phone dial up in case of problems with the
cable modem.
Jesse D. Sightler
Right now most cable internet providers seem to be having much more
bandwith problems on the back-end than in the local loops. Some densely
populated areas have overloaded their local hubs, but most of the
overload is on the link from the provider to the internet at large.
Michael wrote:
>
> Hi Brian,
>
> On Sun, 27 Jun 1999, Brian K. Randall wrote:
>
> : Of course when cable modem access hits this area, I will jump on that.
> : It's cheaper than having an ISP and separate phone account. And it's
> : very very fast!
>
> That is if the cable company is willing to increase the hubs if more of
> your neighbor have the same idea as yourself. if not, then it can get
> hopeless slow.
>
> I'd still hang on to the ISP as a backup.
>
> Michael
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