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Brazilian Users Revolted with AOL

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by @Macarlo

Hi All.
American Online (AOL) has been arrived in Latin America and my e-mail account was spammed by revolted brazilian users. OS/2 users, Linux users, Windows NT users. The problem is that the AOL exec in Brazil not commanded a correct disclaimer on brazilian AOL web site and the revolted users believe that was deceived.

Really, here is a case for Steve Case examine it. All people in USA that are using AOL resources are satisfied with AOL services and the number of AOL users in USA are increasing day after day. All information produced by AOL in USA is correct and vast. The services rendered by AOL are related in a scrupulous and extensive way, described in press releases and other explanation available online.

But in Brazil AOL are proceeding by incorrect way and the announcements have not the minimal clearness necessary. It doesn't explicated that AOL is a very singular and specific Internet Service Provider. The users was thinking that with AOL will obtain five e-mail accounts on Pop, and AOL don't accept Pop accounts...The users are forced to use the AOL webmail...

Also the AOL advertisements in Brazil don't explain that the famous AOL Client (an giant Microsoft Internet Explorer adapted to AOL universe) simply don't run on OS/2 Warp, Linux and it can generate serious troubleshoting on Windows NT environment. Dozens users sent me e-mails relating that the AOL Client installation - from downloaded file or from CD - modified his original Internet Explorer configuration and deleted some DLLs.

The AOL support plead that all modifications performed by AOL on Internet Explorer are approved by Microsoft and encourage the interested people to visit this URL: http://microsoft.com/windows/ieak/en/licensing/external/default.asp

"During the installation the user is informed about all modifications that will be performed and they are alerted" - said the support.

Some brazilian users that have contacted the AOL support are reporting that the people there simply don't know the principal words and procedures customary for all net surfers...Also in mailing lists the AOL brazilian debut are criticized.

Photo above shows the brazilian AOL encouragement to sign up his services

What is the AOL Client

AOL's incredibly easy setup and large quantity of homegrown content make it a great choice for anyone new to computers or the Internet. Excellent support and other extras help make AOL a user-friendly way to get online. However, certain aspects of the service, such as pop-up advertisements, may be annoying to some. If you are experienced with computing and the Internet, you may want to consider a more straightforward ISP.

Description
America Online (AOL) is a communications service that provides users with access to both the Internet and special AOL content. It offers 19 channels of content and features that cover topics such as news and entertainment. Members can obtain up to seven email addresses per account, as well as 10MB of personal home page space. Buddy Lists and instant messaging features are also included. With an AOL account, you can utilize a vast array of chat rooms, message boards, and online stores. Other features include online screening software, user profiles, and easy access to the Internet with AOL's own browser. The installation utility simplifies setup by locating local dial-up numbers, finding your modem, and configuring your software. AOL provides hundreds of widespread dial-up numbers, many of which offer speeds of 56 kbps. Standard accounts cost $21.95 for unlimited access. Less expensive accounts may be acquired, but charge per hour after a time limit has been reached.

AOL 5.0 includes an integrated version of Internet Explorer 5.0, new email, enhanced high speed access, and a "You've Got Pictures" feature that allows you to view photos right in your email. Version 5.0 also includes a new calendar feature and easy access to the latest news, movie listings, local weather, sports, and travel prices. In this version, the number of email addresses per account has also been increased from five to seven.

Note: Because of the high number of users on AOL's FTP server, the download link may not be available. If you receive an error message stating that access to the FTP server has been denied, please try again at a later time.

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Quick Facts
Company:	America Online
Version:	5.0
Release date:	October 5, 1999
File size:	23.4MB
Approx. download time:	1 hr. 51 min. at 28.8 kbps
Downloads:	65,614
License:	Demo
Minimum requirements:	Windows 95/98, 16MB RAM, 30MB disk space
Uninstaller included?:	Yes
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