Subj : Re: Compuserve..
To   : Ogg
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Tue Sep 02 2025 17:30:43

 Og> I used TapCIS:

 Og> "CompuServe's automated program to grab messages was called
 Og> TapCIS. It allowed users to manage their email accounts and
 Og> forum memberships more efficiently by enabling offline work and
 Og> automating the process of sending and receiving messages."

  I used CompuServe for years. I still remember the ID number and
password. I'm not sure if they're still around or not.

 Og> I tried to limited dialup to about 3 times a week at most.
 Og> Still.. my monthly bill seemed large.  I don't remember my
 Og> total average online time.

  Mine was a lot...but that was back under dial-up internet, as 
it were. I used a Radio Shack MC-10 micro color computer, with
a 300 baud modem, and a TV set for a monitor. I downloaded quite
a few pieces of software...including 2 for the TRS-80 Model 100
laptop, for "the world's smallest BBS", and I ran that from
December 1990 through April 1992. 

  The two forums I remember being in were AVSIG (Aviation Special
Interest Group), and one on Trains, where the moderator noted 
"Everything on a flanged wheel".

Daryl

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