In message <20011215132336.A12889@glen.takilma.net>, collver@linuxfreemail.com 
writes:
>``1. MSN Companion service charge of $9.95 per month applies for "Use Your
>Own ISP" program. May not work with all ISPs, including AOL. 2.
>$21.95/month for subscription, beginning in 7th month, no obligation.''

Right.

>Do you have to register?

Why would I have to register?  I'm not using MSN, and I'm not using their
software.

>Or are you "evading" the monthly subscription
>fee?

I see no evasion here.  Why on earth would I have to pay a monthly
subscription fee for access to MSN's email service if I'm not using it?

-s