In Regards to your letter <960701203437_101321.3101_GHW151-1@CompuServe.COM>:


Stefan,

> Second question, does anyone know how to connect to the plain ascii
> interface of Compu$erve? Would I have to use something like kermit
> or some terminal program? Where could I obtain those?
Just dial in to the same number, type 'CIS' at the hostname prompt, and
then type your username and password.  Once on type 'go mail' to get to 
your mail, and type 'off' to sign off.  You can do all this with any 
normal terminal emulator, TTY, VT100, and so on.  (PS: Do not type the
'/go:pppconnect' after your user name.)

Using NetBSD you should be able to setup a dialer and so on to allow
you to use 'tip', I think?  I am rusty on my Unix (been a few years) and 
have just installed NetBSD a week ago so I cant help you there.  

> The Fourth question is a direct consequence of number two and three:
> Does anyone know an Internet Service Provider in Bavaria/Germany who
> does not pose such frustating limitations on his customers?
Try one of the search engines on the Web.  Search for 'service', 
'provider', and so on (this works well for many US cities).  

Good luck,

___________________
Michael L. Kornegay
Internet: mlk@mlksys.atl.ga.us