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#192974From: Andre PageApr 17, 1995 5:10 PM

Hi Dale, Why doesn't IAM collect all this stuff together with some directions and an install script and produce an "Internet in a Box" (shrink wrap baggie?) type product for the Amiga??? There are several for the "other" computers. / / / //ANDRE

#193000From: Paul IdolApr 17, 1995 6:17 PM

They'd have to become liscensed distributors for a number of packages which are currently available in one form or another more or less free for the using, so the package wouldn't be cost-competitive. And how many Amigan net-surfers are there, really, and of them, how many would buy such a product? But hopefully I'm wrong. Dale? Mr. Zombie

#193005From: Dale LarsonApr 17, 1995 6:28 PM

The licensing restrictions. dale@iam.com http://www.iam.com Intangible Assets Manufacturing

#193306From: Andre PageApr 18, 1995 10:21 PM

> The licensing restrictions. Too bad, after reading ALL these messages about the troubles people are having, it would be nice. I just gave up on AMosaic and continue to access the internet through a text account on a local provider. Lots faster and MUCH less $$$. I have a friend with a Prodigy account, he just clicked a few buttons and Prodigy downloaded ALL the software and he was up and running! No Problemo! Oh Well, / / / //ANDRE

#193357From: Dale LarsonApr 19, 1995 7:33 AM

> I just gave up on AMosaic and continue to access the internet > through a text account on a local provider. Lots faster and MUCH > less $$$. Actually, in my book I recommend that doing that is probably a better option for MANY people. Mosaic is sexy, but Lynx is practical, if a little cumbersome and plain. dale@iam.com http://www.iam.com Intangible Assets Manufacturing

#193079From: Steve AhlstromApr 17, 1995 10:27 PM

"Internet in a Box" is a trademark of CompuServe, I don't think anyone would like to take on H&R Block over a trademark violation. -sja

#193307From: Andre PageApr 18, 1995 10:21 PM

> "Internet in a Box" is a trademark of CompuServe, I don't think anyone > would like to take on H&R Block over a trademark violation. Uh, obviously that was just an example, it could be called anything. i.e. "Internet in a Shrink Wrap Baggie for Amiga". The name "Internet in a Box" is actually owned by "Spry, Inc." NOT CompuServe. I'd think the licensing could be worked out since it would guarantee SOME revenue as opposed to the uncertainty of shareware fees being sent in. / / / //ANDRE

#193327From: James FerrenburgApr 19, 1995 1:03 AM

ANDRE, >Uh, obviously that was just an example, it could be called anything. i.e. >"Internet in a Shrink Wrap Baggie for Amiga". The name "Internet in a Box" >is actually owned by "Spry, Inc." NOT CompuServe. PMFJI but last rumor I heard was that CI$ bought Spry Inc. and that is why the internet connection here is changing and growing so rapidly. Just a rumor I heard from a friend(Spry Employee) here in Seattle. James Ferrenburg Aiming High with AutoPilot

#193341From: Jonathan BlackwellApr 19, 1995 3:14 AM

Spry was aquired by Compuserve and Compuserve is owned by H&R Block. The "Internet in a Box" is indeed now owned by Compuserve. -Jonathan MAC Quadra/486PC compatible courtesy Amiga, Emplant and BB. Emplant beta tester. Running AP v1.80. E-mail: JonathanB@delrina.com http://www.delrina.com

#193427From: Andre PageApr 19, 1995 7:45 PM

> Spry was aquired by Compuserve and Compuserve is owned by H&R Block. > The "Internet in a Box" is indeed now owned by Compuserve. Whew! These guys move fast. Who owns H&R Block? 😉 / / / //ANDRE

#193371From: Steve AhlstromApr 19, 1995 9:34 AM

>>"Internet in a Box" is actually owned by "Spry, Inc." NOT CompuServe. Would you like to guess who owns Spry? CompuServe.