ad-based "free" Internet access--here we go again

[Brian High]

Al,

I took a look.  It will not install on WiNT, but will soon.  As far as I
know there is no Mac support or Win3.x or DOS support, for that matter.

They seem to be like juno, but with web also.

--Brian

-----Original Message-----
From: Al Boss <alboss at scn.org>
To: scn at scn.org <scn at scn.org>
Date: Wednesday, December 23, 1998 11:22 AM
Subject: ad-based "free" Internet access--here we go again


>This came across the KCLS Netmasters list.  Most of us on this list know
>that this model hasn't worked yet, but it's still good to keep an eye on
>what's going on around us.  I haven't looked into the service at all.
>Would anyone care to do so and send us a brief review/summary?
>
>Best to all,
>
>Al
>
>-------------
>
>Subject: Free internet access !!
>   Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1998 22:21:12 -0800
>   From: psammead at juno.com (Cary C Thomas)
>
>A Puget Sound area organization is providing FREE internet access,
>meaning advertiser subsidized. Their software is currently for Win95/98,
>with WinNT & Mac in the future.
>
>Check it out, at....
>
>http://www.freei.net
>
>Check their service map to see if you are in their area. But they claim
>to be going nationwide in 1999, so bookmark their web site for future
>reference.
>
>Absolutely no setup charges, or other charges of any kind. You will get
>a non-removable add banner on your screen while you are connected. The
>banner goes away when you are not connected.
>
>They offer support for speeds up to 56k v.90.
>
>Read their FAQ for the info you need to setup you e-mail and newsgroup
>software (last question in the faq).
>
>Let your friends know, who may have a computer & modem, but no current
>internet connection.
>
>If you need help setting up your e-mail and newsgroups in your current
>software, write me and I will try to help.
>
>There have been other "free" internet services in the past, but I think
>they have all gone out of business. Also, the past services usually
>required a 1 time setup fee (sometimes $50 to $70 !). I don't know if
>this service will survive, but at least they are not asking for any
>money. That's the way it should be.
>
>This type of connection, with an ad banner, may interfere with internet
>gaming, but normal browsing and e-mail should work.
>
>Cary Thomas, Seattle.
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