Hello,

I'm thinking of switching from my current provider, AOL to MSN for internet. Unfortunately, I don't know much about it and would like to know a bit more before deciding to MAKE the switch. Is it customizable? [like... wallpapers and such] and how is the email? Easy to access like AOL?

I asked a couple of other places and got ignored or told that 'I won't go into the features'... so I'm hoping someone here can be of some help. And no, before you ASK I'm not talking about the MSN messenger or the Windows Live Messenger [I have the latter and really like it].

Also, I do not have any OPTIONS for highspeed where I live, so it has to be dial up. =[

Thank you.

Well I haven't used dial up for like 10 years, and when I have I used NetZero, but I can tell one thing that your ISP doesn't determine your customization of wallpaper(if you mean desktop wallpaper), ETC.

Here is a comparison of their features:
http://get.msn.com/?prod=dialup
http://free.aol.com/thenewaol/plan_choice.adpSorry I haven't used dial up for a while either...time to convert I apologize...

I meant the wallpaper for the browser, not desktop as in the compters. I know you can change that.

I'll look over the links you provided and compare them. wallpaper for a browser?

AOL explorer is crap. other ISPs let you use a real Browser, like FF or IE. they don't have "wallpapers" because they aren't trying to be some cutesy yet functionally inoperative "desktop".Its what I'm used to.

However, moving on. What about the email? [which, is really the only important thing to me anyhow] Is it easy to access? Or do you have to login like you have to for Hotmail or Yahoo?I believe so, I think they include a small program for logging in. It can probably be set to do so automatically, Once you enter the DETAILS they give you the first time. And then, while your connected- you can use Internet explorer, Firefox, and any internet program. (games, for example).One more question...

Does it have a messenger built in? Or is that downloaded seperately?where do you live that does not have highspeed internet?New Mexico... [They have it... but... where I live the phone company hasn't gotten to us yet. >.>

There was one place close to us offering it... but its $100 a month and that's not counting the $500 they wanted in the equipment and setup fees and all of that. DSL Reports

Worth a looksee.Quote from: patio on June 06, 2009, 10:17:46 AM

DSL Reports

Worth a looksee.