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How to get around AOL's router scam?
Name: Metownsen Date: August 3, 2002 at 16:17:45 Pacific
Comment:
I have had AOL broadband for several weeks. I was told by AOL and TWC that I would be able to have one of my home PC's logged on to AOL while the other one could access the internet thru Explorer. After several calls I found out that I need an AOL compatable router. I already have a Linksys setup. AOL states that I need to purchase THEIR Linksys router with the special Firmware software to do what I want. $117. Does any know of any way, short of fireing AOL, to get around AOL's hardware SCAM? I only keep AOL for the parental controls (time limit controls for the kids). If no get around is available, any information on how to get online timers for other ISP's. (Earthlink and Road Runner are all I can get with cable. DSL is still not here yet. Thanks for any ideas!
Name: dude Date: August 3, 2002 at 16:35:16 Pacific
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I'd dump AOL in a heartbeat!
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Response Number 2
Name: Dale Date: August 3, 2002 at 20:49:10 Pacific
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Try http://www.akrontech.com/ , http://www.sarna.net/watchdog/ , or http://www.wieser.clara.net/qualtime/ . Better yet, just choose from sites such as this http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Software/Shareware/Windows/Utilities/Security/Parental_Control/
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Response Number 3
Name: 9876 Date: August 4, 2002 at 07:52:42 Pacific
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get rid of aol...the service isnt worth it!
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Response Number 4
Name: mike Date: August 5, 2002 at 09:45:11 Pacific
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Is AOhelL your olly option? is DSL or another cable provider available in your area?...you can see hwere this is going and see what everyone is going to say...the same thing...lose them...
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