CompuServe Thread

#Using the Internet

5 messages in this thread
#46710From: Bill CraigMay 4, 1995 8:51 PM
Hi I've tried to use the Internet feature of compuserve and I read that you need CIM software. Does that mean Amigas can't access that service? thanks in advance. Bill
#46712From: Clay SpenceMay 4, 1995 9:56 PM
Bill, No, you can connect to the internet with AmiTCP and PPP, which are available in the AmigaUser libraries. Then you can run ftp, telnet, and AMosaic. AMosaic is also in the libraries, and I think telnet and ftp come with AmiTCP (I haven't used them). Setting all this up is not simple, but many have done it. You might look for and download PPPHELP.LHA (I think it's called), which Steve Pietrowicz made to help people. The one thing you can't do, as far as I know, is access the Usenet news groups. For this, I thought I read that you need CIM software. It's not an Amiga problem. CompuServe only makes the news groups available trhough their regular software, not through their internet connection. Good luck! Clay
#46721From: Rafael VicariaMay 6, 1995 5:44 AM
>The one thing you can't do, as far as I know, is access the Usenet news groups. For this, I thought I read that you need CIM software.< No. I access Usenet newsgroups wit AP in interactive mode. It works quite well. Rafa <Motorola Inside> …via AutoPilot 1.80 from Berlin
#46726From: Clay SpenceMay 6, 1995 3:23 PM
Oops! Thanks for the correction. Clay
#46730From: Rafael VicariaMay 7, 1995 1:43 PM
Glad to help! B-) Regards Rafa <Motorola Inside> …via AutoPilot 1.80 from Berlin