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Re: ISPs; stock quotes

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From: bugdude
Date: Sat, 23 Sep 1995 00:00
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plummer@meddig.com (Sue Plummer) wrote:

>kalkema@biggulp.callamer.com (Kevin R. Alkema) wrote:

>>I want to find a new, reliable, Provider (e.g. SLIP or PPP
>>account or ??? - I'm not an expert on the technical details)
>>for Internet access.  Plain text-based UNIX environment preferred.
>>This would be for my personal, individual use and should be
>>pretty cheap - probably a flat monthly fee for unlimited usage.
>>Getting real-time stock quotes is one of the things I want to
>>do, so if there is any service provider that bundles such a thing
>>with their service then that would be noteworthy.

>>I live in the Central Coast (SLO county) of California.
>>Any names (and phone numbers!!) of providers available in this
>>area or Calif. generally would be greatly appreciated.  Other
>>comments (e.g. recommendations) also very much welcomed.
>>Thanks.

>>Kevin.

>Well, unfamiliar with any I-net provider that offers this, but someone
>that isn't on the Net is JB Oxford & Co, they offer an on-line service
>that also allows you to do your own trades- $20 flat fee.  You might
>want to try ti.  Call 1-800-500-5007.  If you decide to do it, use
>Procomm, not their crummy software!  They require a $5,000 investment
>minimum- $10,000 and they'll do the trades over the phone for you too.
>Good luck!  You have the option of real time or 20 min delay.  

For those desiring to waste their money on something else, there's a
free web page that gives quotes with a 20 min. delay.
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bugdude@wdc.net
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Subject: Re: ISPs; stock quotes
Date: 1995/09/23
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