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`©1995 Que Corporation
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`All right reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
`system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
`recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent
`liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
`Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the
`publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is
`any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information
`contained herein. For information, address Que Corporation, 201 W. 103rd Street,
`Indianapolis, Indiana 46290. You may reach Que’s direct sales line by calling
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`Part 1: Getting Started
`1 The Least You Need to Know
`The ten most important things about CompuServe.
`2 What Is CompuServe?
`Meet CompuServe and learn what it means to be online.
`3 Installing CompuServe
`Setting up the included CompuServe software.
`4 Your First Sign-On
`W h a t to expect when you become a new member.
`5 Getting Around in CompuServe
`Find your way around CompuServe without a map.
`6 Routine Maintenance: Prices, Passwords, and Phone Numbers 53'
`Important information for every CompuServe user.
`7 Becoming a Good CompuServe Citizen
`A list of important information for becoming a good user
`on CompuServe.
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`Part 2: Hail and forums: the CompuServe Essentials
`8 Cheaper Than a Stamp: E-Mail
`Learn all the basics about sending e-mail with CompuServe.
`9 More on Mail
`Get the most out of CompuServe's mail services.
`10 An Intro to Forums
`Read this before you venture into CompuServe forums
`and message areas.
`11 Fun with Forums 1: Messages and Conferences
`Find out how to communicate with other CompuServe users.
`12 Fun with Forums 2: Files
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`own computer.
`13 Searching CompuServe for Cool Stuff
`Discover where on CompuServe you can find what you really want.
`14 FTP: Finding Files Around the World
`Everything you wanted to know about FTP, but were afLaid to ask.
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`15 Your Basic News and Weather
`How to get your basic news at 11:OO (or anytime).
`16 Extra-Cost News Services
`A tour of other fun (and expensive) places to get news on CompuServe.
`17 USENET: Messages from the Masses
`Millions and millions of messages from around the world are at your
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`18 Reading Online Newspapers and Magazines
`Learn where on CompuServe to find glossy mags.
`19 Financial News You Can Use
`How to keep track of your dollars and cents.
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`Part 4: Entertainment and Games
`20 A Peek at the Silver Screen
`Keep up with the latest Hollywood gossip.
`21 Art, Music, and Literature: the Finer Things in Life
`Find the spots on CompuServe that have a little culture.
`22 Games Galore
`Learn about the games you can play online.
`23 Breaker, Breaker, Good Buddy-CB Chatting
`Figure out how to talk with hundreds ofpeople worldwide at once.
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`Part 5: Other Useful CompuSewe Stuff
`24 The Reference Bookshelf
`Visit the complete library on CompuServe.
`25 Handy Travel Services
`See the world around you, one country at a time.
`26 Saving Time with CompuServe Navigator
`Learn how to conserve your money with the CompuSewe Navigator.
`27 Using CompuServeCD
`Jump into the world of multimedia feet first.
`28 My Favorite Stuff
`The coolest and most unusual spots on CompuServe.
`Speak Like a Geek: The Complete Archive
`An insider's guide to all those tech terms you don't know.
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`Think of the biggest library you’ve ever seen, and then imagine the largest mall in the
`world (which, of course, is that oversized supermall in the middle of Minnesota). Mix
`those two together and toss in your local community center. Add a newspaper or two and
`Sports Illustrated, and then sprinkle lightly with computer geeks. Voila! You have the
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`Ilike to think of CompuServe as a booming metropolis. Close to three million
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`Limbaugh even met his wife through CompuServe). Whether you’re a Trekkie or a stamp
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`collector, there’s a special place online for you (far away from Limbaugh, I hope). You can
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`The only major difference between CompuServe and a real city is the type of people
`you’ll meet. Because CompuServe is an exclusive club, you’llonly meet CompuServe
`members. CompuServe’s one membership requirement is money—but you don’t have to
`be independently wealthy to join. Anyone who has a few bucks a month (and, of course,
`a computer) can become a CompuServe member.
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`restaurants to eat in and where to shop, and I’ll show you some of the trendiest night-
`spots. And since you’re paying to use CompuServe, I’ll give you tips on how to get more
`bang for your buck and cut costs with coupons and discounts.
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`Take a seat and listen while I spin a little yarn. I’m going to tell you the story about when
`CompuServe was just a baby computer service, not the massive juggernaut that it is
`today.
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`Way back in 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, an insurance company decided they had too
`much money lying around, and they wanted to buy lots of computers to perform all sorts
`of data processing-type work (just think how expensive those computers were back then).
`So they created a subsidiary called CompuServe Network Incorporated. CompuServe
`Network hummed along in its own little world until it became an independent company
`in 1975. This little company provided online information to big companies around the
`world (the only people who could afford computers).
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`In 1980, H&R Block bought CompuServe because they wanted to create an online
`service for everybody with personal computers. They started out with a whopping 4,000
`members. Like most companies, CompuServe thrived through the Reaganomic years,
`adding thousands upon thousands of new members every year. By the time it was 20
`years old, CompuServe had bought its biggest competitor and had half a million users.
`The rest is history.
`Today CompuServe includes nearly three million members, and that number greatly
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`CompuServe is called an online service. ”What the heck is that?” you might ask. "Some
`rlvetmg religlous experlence?” No, an onlme serv1ce 1s a source of mformatron. Using
`your computer, a modem, and your phone line, you can dial into CompuServe and get
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`”The Little Rascals.” CompuServe lays a world of information at your feet.
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`You can only access the information CompuServe holds when you’re online or
`connected with your modem. But when you are online, the possibilities are endless. You
`can experience anything within the CompuServe city from your personal computer at
`home or at work.
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`Although you tie up your phone line when
`you use CompuServe, don’t worry about your
`long-distance bill skyrocketing. There’s a local
`CompuServe phone number in nearly every major
`city (and most minor cities) across the US, and
`there are thousands more around the world. Every
`local phone number connects you to the main
`CompuServe computers located in the "Heart of it
`All,” Columbus, Ohio, so you don’t have to
`support Ma Bell single-handedly. Unless you live
`in a very, very, very remote part of the country,
`there is probably a local CompuServe number for
`you to call. If not, there will be one soon.
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`CompuServe makes it easy for you to log on
`with CIM (CompuServe Information Manager). Back
`in the old days, connecting to CompuServe was a
`pain in the neck. You had to know all this incred-
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`and modem (parity, duplex, the list goes on and on) just to log on. Fortunately, in this
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`modern day and age, you’ve got CIM to take care of all the details for you. And because
`CIM primarily uses the Mac or Windows interface, you can control it all with a mouse.
`You can explore the millions of CompuServe nooks with no problem, and you might
`even find some crannies, as well. See Chapter 3 for instructions on installing CIM on your
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`Nowadays, it seems that everyone who’s anyone is getting hooked up online. Almost
`every magazine, business, and organization is represented electronically, and even
`President Clinton has an e-mail account. And if Newt Gingrich has his way, everything
`Congress does will soon be available to those of us who take the plunge and jump online.
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`have the right equipment to use CompuServe, and you have to set up and install the
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`The Right Equipment
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`Before you can start using CompuServe, you need to make sure you have the right
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`I recommend you use an IBM compatible (run- '
`ning DOS, Windows, or 05/2) or a Macintosh because:
`CompuServe makes special software for those compute:
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`CompuServe in an organized and graphical way.
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`Throughout this book, I use WinCIM,
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`and 08/2) work in much the same way the Windows
`version does. I strongly recommend that you use CIM
`to access CompuServe. It not only will save you a loté
`time and money, but also a lot of hassle. I’ll tell you :11
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`use a version of CIM, I’ll also briefly explain how to
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`software) in‘Chapter 4. But take my word, you’ll
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`A modem is one of the important ingredients in this entire process. It doesn’t really
`matter if you have the newest model computer. The speed and ease with which you
`communicate with CompuServe depends mostly on the speed and capability of your
`modem.
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`other end. Through a modem, your computer can talk with CompuServe’s computer, so
`that CompuServe’s computer can transmit information onto your screen.
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`because these old computers can work with CompuServe doesn’t mean that you shouldi
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`There are lots of brands and types of modems you can get. The brand name is not
`all that important, but the speed is crucial. Since you pay for each minute you are con-
`nected, a faster modem lets you get more information more quickly so you don't have
`to be on CompuServe as long. And since CompuServe charges you the same amount
`whether you log on with a fast modem or a slow one, you are much better off using a
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`I recommend that you buy a 14,400 bps modem. They're cheap and pretty much
`the standard nowadays. For more information on modems, look for The Complete Idiot's
`Guide to Modems and Online Services, by Sherry
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`Unfortunately, CompuServe doesn't support
`14,400 baud modem access all over the world. In
`some places, you can connect with only 9600
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`you live in a big city, 14,400 access is available
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`towns and places with sparse populations will
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`I recommend that you buy a 14,400 baud modem
`anyway. Why? There are three reasons.
`> A 14,400 baud modem is only $20-30 more expensive than a slower modem. You
`may have other uses for your modem than CompuServe, and the additional invest-
`ment is worth it.
`> A 14,400 modem can access any slower modem (2400 or 9600, for example) if
`necessary, but a 2400 baud modem can't access a faster modem.
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`CompuServe is slowly upgrading its 2400 and 9600 baud modems to 14,400 (and
`faster). Sooner or later, you will have local 14,400 baud access.
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`CompuServe phone numbers. And, most importantly,
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`You may think you’re ready to call into CompuServe in
`because you have a computer and a modem—but you’r
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`Fortunately for you (if you’re a Windows user, tha
`' is), this book comes with everything you need to con-
`nect with CompuServe, including WinCIM. Although you won’t get everything that
`comes with a full—fledged membership kit, all the essentials are included. However, ther
`are two reasons you may want to get the full membership kit.
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`1. If you want all the CompuServe manuals that I mentioned above, and/or
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`There are two ways to go about getting the full membership kit.
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`> The expensive, immediate-gratification way: Go to your favorite computer store
`and buy one. Mine cost $25.99 and included one month of usage, $25 worth of
`credit, and CIM (they have kits for Windows, Macintosh, DOS, and 08/2 ).
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`> The thrifty way, for patient people: Call 1-800-848-8199. After maneuvering
`~ through the automated phone system, you can have CompuServe mail you a
`membership kit for free. That’s right, absolutely FREE. Amazingly, it also includes .
`one month of usage, $25 worth of credit, and CIM. The only drawback is that you ,
`have to wait 7—10 days to get it in the mail. (I only had to wait three days.)
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`I was really annoyed when I found out I had wasted $26 for the exact same kit I
`could have gotten free if I had called first. Since it’s free, I suppose it doesn’t hurt to hav
`CompuServe send you a kit in the mail. But don’t buy one—unless of course you have
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`Installing WinCIM is a relatively painless process. Here’s a step—by-step guide to installing
`WinCIM on yOur personal computer. CompuServe likes to change the installation process
`every few months, so my steps may not match
`your installation exactly, but I’m sure they’ll be
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`3. Open the File menu and choose Run. The
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`Type a:\setup (substitute the drive letter of
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`4. After a few moments, the WinCIM installation screen appears, asking where on your
`hard drive to install WinCIM (see the figure on the next page). CompuServe recom—
`mends the default directory unless you have a really, really good reason and know
`exactly what you’re doing. If you’re not sure, just click on OK, and WinCIM is
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`Did you see the Pause and Exit icons in the bottom-right corner of the Installation
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`You might as well choose Yes, because you can turn them off anytime in the future.
`I thought they were pretty neat at first, but they got on my nerves after a while.
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`need to sign up for your new CompuServe membership. Click on Yes to sign up now
`If you prefer to sign up later, click on No now. You can sign up later by double-clickl
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`Connect Settings...
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`Service Agreement Ienns...
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`Chapter 3 > Installing CompuServe 9. Next, you see the Signup - Billing/Country dialog box, as shown below. Thisyi's
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`Where you enter the billing information. You'll find the agreement number and
`serial number for your membership on the card included with the disk at the back
`of this book. Type those numbers in their respective boxes. Then select the country
`you are calling from and indicate whether this account is for business or personal
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`10. The last choice you have to make here is for a payment method. As you can see, you
`can choose to have CompuServe automatically charge any of multiple credit cards,
`ranging from AMEX to VISA. At the bottom of the list is Direct Debit. This means
`that CompuServe will take your charges directly from your checking account. Some
`people like this, and others don’t. I like to be billed on my VISA instead of paying
`‘ automatically from my bank account. If you want to pay by direct debit, you’ll need
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`11. Now it’s time to get personal. In the CIM - Signup dialog box (see the figure on the
`next page), type in your name, address, and phone numbers, pressing Tab to move
`between fields. Then type in your credit card or direct debit information. (That’s not
`my real number, so don’t even try.)
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`12. Select or deselect the check boxes of the four options described here. By default,
`they’re all selected, but you may not want them all. Make your choices and click
`on Proceed.
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`. Do you want to be part of the Executive Service Option? Some services online are
`available only to those who have this option. However, this option is now free with
`all CompuServe memberships (as of February 1995), so just click on Yes and move
`on; Sooner or later, CompuServe won’t even ask you this question.
`
`. Unless you live way out in the middle of nowhere, you probably have a touch-tone
`phone. Click on Touch Tone and click on Proceed.
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`. The next dialog box (see the figure below) requires you to know something about
`your computer setup. Modems connect to computers by way of communications
`ports located at the back of your computer. If you know for sure which port your
`modem is connected to, click on the corresponding button and click on OK. If not,
`click on Auto-Detect and click on OK.
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`Select the communications port that your modem
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`"you [or fire Auto-Detect feature] select: an
`incorrect communications port, you may encounter these
`problems.
`If you encounter problems during the
`connection process, you will need to determine the
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`. The next dialog box gives you CompuServe’s legal spiel. Basically, these terms
`outline what you can and cannot do online. I’d read them over, but there are no
`hidden clauses that make you lose your first-born child or anything like that. Click
`on the Rules button to see explicit rules. You can print them if you want, but I’d
`just click on Proceed and move on.
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`17. The next step is my favorite part. CompuServe calls up a 1-800 number with your
`modem and registers you as a member. All the personal information is sent to
`CompuServe, and your membership info is sent back. You’ll see the Welcome!
`screen, as shown on the following page.
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`moving beyond t h i s screen you a r e indicating your
`ceptance OF ouv Service Agreement Terms. Please indicate
`our acceptance by typing the word RGREE i n the box.
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`Chapter 3 ) Installing Cornpusewe
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`Write down your Uaer ID and Pauword,
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`" Keep your password in a secure and private place. NEVER give your
`password to anyone. It is the hey to your account.
`" Y w r Uzer ID number. password and the local acces phone number have
`been placed in your Session Settings. The ha* phone numher for pour
`area was releeted. [If this number IS not a local call. you may
`need to modify the Phone Number by changing the connect settinas
`in your mmmunicatiom soltwauare.]
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`This was my default Signup info. Don't worry, I changed the password.
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`21. In the next dialog box (shown below), you confirm that you've seen your user ID
`and password. Type them into the appropriate boxes and click on the Finished
`button. When CompuServe tells you that you've typed everything correctly, click
`on OK to continue.
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`Welcome to CompuSesuel
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`Please acknowledge the receipt of your password and
`Uaer ID number by typing them at the prompts below.
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`NOTE: A new password will be meiled to you
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`Confirm your ID and password by entering them here.
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`22. Hooray, you're done! CompuServe displays some more information for you about
`your local access number, with instructions for choosing a new one if necessary.
`Click on Print to print the information for future use, and then click on Done.
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`When you’re finished, you’ll see a program group in Windows (shown below) that“:
`contains the CompuServe icon (which you’ll click on the next time you want to use
`CompuServe) and an icon for Membership Sign Up (which is What you just went
`through).
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`CompuServe Windows icons and stuff.
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`In a week or so, you’ll get your permanent password in the mail. Until then, you
`Won’t be able to use some of the expensive features of CompuServe. But that’s okay—you
`probably didn’t want to use them anyway.
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`If you have any problems with this process, call CompuServe’3 Membership Support
`Office at 1—800-848—8199. They’re really friendly and will help you out quite a bit.
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`The Least You Need to Know
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`> .All you need to log on to CompuServe is a computer, a modem, and this book.
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`> If you’re running Windows, this book has all the software you’ll need. If not, you 5
`can get a free membership kit for the Mac, DOS, or 08/12 by calling CompuServe '
`directly.
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`> Installing WinCIM is pretty easy, but be careful of how you choose to pay your b
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`Your First
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`You just spent most of the previous chapter installing CIM on your computer. Now it's
`time to start using it.
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`Most people use WinCIM (or MacCIM, or OS2CIM, or DOSCIM) to log on to
`CompuServe, rather than logging in "plain." But if you aren't running a CIM of any type,
`don't despair. There's hope for you, as well. You can pretty much log on to CompuServe
`with any computer made, as long as you've got a modem and your own communications
`software. You can even log on through the Internet.
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`If you use CIM, you don't need to worry about the second half of the chapter-just
`focus on the CIM part.
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`P ~ l t 1 + Getting Started
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`Your First Login: Drumroll Please
`If you've installed CIM (see Chapter 3)) you're ready to roll. If not, go back there and do
`the installation first.
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`To begin with, make sure you have your used ID and password handy. During the
`WinCIM installation and signup process, every new user on CompuServe is assigned an
`ID. Remember? I made a big deal about writing it down back in Chapter 3. This ID
`consists of two sets of numbers separated by a comma. Your ID looks something like this:
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`You'll want to keep track of your CompuServe ID-it's very important. You use your
`ID for logging on and as your mailing address for receiving electronic mail. Along with
`your ID, you'll also get a password assigned to you. Your password will look something
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`has a few general rules about passwords). Make sure you store your ID and password in a
`safe place, where nobody else can find them. See Chapter 6 for more info~mation on your
`password.
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`Chapter 4 ) Your First Sign-On
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`Your first Tima On
`Once WinCIM is installed, you're ready to go.
`Since the installation process takes you through
`most of the administrative overhead like getting
`your credit card, registering your address and
`personal info, and selling your soul to the devil,
`there's nothing holding you back. Think of
`buying a new car. First you go to the dealership
`and pick out the 1979 Chevette of your choice.
`Then you have to sit down and fill out three
`reams of papers. But once you're done, you can
`just drive the car right off the lot.
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`From your Windows Program Manager, double-click on the CompuServe program
`group to open it. Then double-click on the WinCIM icon from the CompuServe program
`group to start your WinCIM1s engine (see figure below).
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`Click on the WinClM icon to get going!
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`Connect icon.
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`I got rid of this initial Connect to CompuServe dialog box immediately. Let me tell
`you why. This is your basic WinCIM screen. See the 17 icons in the Window labeled
`Services? Clicking on any one of these icons automatically calls CompuServe up and logs
`you on. Similarly, many menu commands you select from the menu bar will log you on
`to CompuServe, as well.
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`Not only does CompuServe log you on, it also shows you a window of available
`CompuServe services in the category you’ve clicked. Click on the En