09-08-2003 10:36									#1
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For those who have an AOL account, you might be able to help me better.

For some reason, when I open a second website from AOL, and then I close it, it signs me off of AOL completely. I never had this problem before with my previous computer.

I don't know if this info helps, but I have Windows XP, and I am connected to the Internet via the university's network system.

Are there any setting modifications I can make that will allow me to close a second website without signing off of AOL? Thanks for any help.

	09-08-2003 10:38									#2
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If you're using AOL, you need more than technical help.

	09-08-2003 10:40									#3
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Yep.. I thought my ISP sucked, but then I used my moms laptop that had AOL. Now I know what hell could be like. I still wake up screaming and all sweaty, crying.

[Marlon Brando]
... the horror, the horror...
[/Marlon Brando]

	09-08-2003 10:40									#4
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quote: Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat If you're using AOL, you need more than technical help.

A moderator using a thread to flame someone -- what universe am I in now?

	09-08-2003 10:44									#5
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Mine.

	09-08-2003 10:45									#6
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quote: Originally posted by Pekka Yep.. I thought my ISP sucked, but then I used my moms laptop that had AOL. Now I know what hell could be like. I still wake up screaming and all sweaty, crying. [Marlon Brando] ... the horror, the horror... [/Marlon Brando]

But what is it about ISP with AOL that we cannot open and close multiple websites from AOL?

For now, all I can do is open Explorer separately for other websites.

	09-08-2003 10:46									#7
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quote: Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat Mine.

	09-08-2003 10:49									#8
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I don't know. Sorry I can't be of any help to you.
I tried to make my moms internet connection working properly when she was angry at it, so I tried and tried, and then I just came out with 'AOL sucks' and that's just the way it is.

	09-08-2003 10:51									#9
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quote: Originally posted by Pekka I don't know. Sorry I can't be of any help to you. I tried to make my moms internet connection working properly when she was angry at it, so I tried and tried, and then I just came out with 'AOL sucks' and that's just the way it is.

gee, thanks

	09-08-2003 11:00									#10
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Why on earth are you using AOL if you already have a connection via your university?

	09-08-2003 11:02									#11
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quote: Originally posted by ixnay Why on earth are you using AOL if you already have a connection via your university?

I have been using AOL for seven years with very few problems.

	09-08-2003 21:15									#12
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I'm not the only Apolytoner that uses AOL, am I?

	09-08-2003 21:23									#13
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Anyone who has enough tech skills to use a BBS or to play Civ does not need AOL. AOL is like training wheels for a bicycle.

	09-08-2003 21:24									#14
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Usually I can play along with the flames and trolls, but right now, I would like some suggestions.

	09-08-2003 21:33									#15
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Get a real ISP. They all cost less anyway.

	09-08-2003 23:58									#16
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I have been making a DUMB mistake. When I thought I was clicking on the X to close the website, I was clicking on the X that closes AOL.



There was no technical problem in the first place!

	09-08-2003 23:59									#17
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Yes there was. AOL has an Upper Memory Block failure that keeps your IQ from going over 85.

	10-08-2003 00:20									#18
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quote: Originally posted by mrmitchell Yes there was. AOL has an Upper Memory Block failure that keeps your IQ from going over 85.

So mine is the same as yours then?

	10-08-2003 00:24									#19
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quote: Originally posted by MrFun There was no technical problem in the first place!

I told you it was a more fundamental problem.

	10-08-2003 00:30									#20
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quote: Originally posted by MrFun Usually I can play along with the flames and trolls, but right now, I would like some suggestions.

Lose AOL.

	10-08-2003 01:16									#21
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Anyway, now that I have made an arse out of myself, could one of the moderators close or delete this thread since there is no purpose to keep it open?

thanks

	10-08-2003 01:18									#22
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Even if you do hafta use AOL service, you can still fire up other browsers and surf through those.

	10-08-2003 01:23									#23
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God -- I don't understand the trashing of AOL by others.

I have been using it for seven years. I have had maybe a few major frustrating problems with it but I got those resolved. And those major problems were VERY few -- last one was about a year ago.

There is no such thing as a perfect Internet service.

	10-08-2003 02:00									#24
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Question: Are you paying for both AOL and a university connection? If so, I would suggest you ditch AOL as you can do everything in it just as easily using conventional means.

	10-08-2003 02:26									#25
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quote: God -- I don't understand the trashing of AOL by others.

Because you're the exception. There are a few Laws of AOL that you fail to understand.

I. At least 80% of AOL users will be dumb blondes with the intelligence of a pack of rats. Of these, 60% are 15 year old "omg! omg omg1!!!1!" female teenagers. 30% are 14 year old "wtf i am 1337 becuz i can cod in basic" and the other 10% are their parents.

II. Thou shalt not have a steady connection to AOL. AOL will, to help you with this one, disconnect you every 10 to 30 minutes.

III. Thou shalt continually pay more for AOL while better services without the stigma exist for less.

IV. Thou shalt understand that your money is going to the Marketing Department, to be used for carpet bombing the nation with even MORE of those stupid "Try AOL 8 Free!" discs.

	10-08-2003 02:48									#26
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quote: I don't know if this info helps, but I have Windows XP, and I am connected to the Internet via the university's network system.

I'd like to echo the above statements, WHY ARE YOU USING AOL when you are connected to a network? Just use IE, Opera, or Mozilla to surf the web. After all, AOL is basically using a stripped down version of IE.

	10-08-2003 07:54									#27
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quote: Originally posted by MrFun God -- I don't understand the trashing of AOL by others. I have been using it for seven years. I have had maybe a few major frustrating problems with it but I got those resolved. And those major problems were VERY few -- last one was about a year ago. There is no such thing as a perfect Internet service.

I use Verison dialup -- it's about as perfect as a dialup can be. $20 tacked to my phone bill (not my credit card), never a problem getting a connection, never lose a connection while in use (I've done sixteen hour uninterrupted downloads), and rarely lose it when when I'm not using it.

	10-08-2003 20:32									#28
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MrFun, your situation with AOL can be compared to someone's who's been leasing a Yugo for seven years, and for some odd reason, hasn't had any problems. The person thinks they're doing fine, except that the dealership also offers Ferraris for a lower price.

Try another browser. You'll never go back.

	10-08-2003 21:10									#29
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I do not pay for the university's network Internet connection, so I only pay for my AOL account.
And since there was no technical problem that I thought there was, I'm satisfied.

And since I've been happy using AOL for the past seven years, I don't see any compelling reason to switch.

	10-08-2003 23:22									#30
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Uhhh, aol costs 24.95 or more a month...
Reasonable price is maybe 9.99 or 14.99, Price for CABLE is 29.95