If you're accessing the Internet through CompuServe, CIS you'll probably want to start using CompuServe's new software.

CompuServe 3.0.1 for Windows 95 & Windows NT

       486/33 processor or better
       18MB RAM recommended; 16MB of free hard-disk space available with 
       28MB of free hard -disk space needed for install process
       640x480 VGA monitor resolution; 256 colors recommended
       Double Speed CD-Rom drive -  (diskettes are available)
       9600 baud (or faster) modem or connection
       Sound card (8 bit Sound Blaster or equivalent recommended)

CompuServe 2.5 for Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.x

       386 processor or better
       4MB RAM recommended; 15MB of free hard-disk space available
       640x480 VGA monitor resolution; 256 colors recommended
       Double Speed CD-Rom drive -  (diskettes are available)
       9600 baud (or faster) modem or connection
       Sound card (8 bit Sound Blaster or equivalent recommended)

CompuServe Information Manager 2.4.4 for Macintosh (MacCIM)

       Macintosh Plus or later
       Macintosh System 6.0.4 or later
       1300K RAM recommended; 2MB total RAM for System 6.0.4
       4MB total RAM for System 7 
       2MB free disk space
       Double Speed CD-Rom drive -  (diskettes are available)
       9600 baud (or faster) modem or connection

CompuServe will be mailing CD-ROMS to all users over the next two months. To obtain a diskette version for Windows 3.1 or pre Power Mac call (800)769-6747.
SPRYNET a division of CompuServe

Sprynet offers $19.95 local dial-up, unlimited access to the internet. This is not the CompuServe information system, but uses CompuServe's private backbone. Check it out at http://www.sprynet.com

You can download the software and signup online in under 20 minutes through the internet -OR- you can call their Bulletin Board at 206-957-8117 and download their software called sprynet.exe

Looking for global Internet access and world-class customer support at a great low price? Then you've come to the right place. SPRYNET members enjoy great benefits, including three low pricing plans. When you register, choose the plan that best fits your needs. As your needs change, you can change your plan at any time.

Note: All pricing plans noted below are in U.S. currency. SPRYNET is for use in the United States and Canada only. For information on using SPRYNET in Europe, please visit:

SPRYNET UK

SPRYNET Germany

SPRYNET France

Unlimited Internet - $19.95/month for unlimited Internet access

Standard Internet - $9.95/month for 7 hours of Internet access, $1.95 each additional hour

Economy Internet - $4.95/month for 3 hours of Internet access, $1.95 each additional hour

We have telephone, e-mail and online help for Windows users from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PST) Saturday and Sunday. And we offer online support 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week in our SPRYNET chat rooms. Macintosh users can get telephone and e-mail technical support 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday.

With SPRYNET, you can use any software application you choose. If you'd like to use a different browser than the one included in our SPRYNET sign up package, download it from our Web site. We offer both Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

We give you local dial-up access from over 480 points of presence (POPs) world-wide. Currently 40 percent of these areas have 28.8 access, and we are aggressively updating our network to include 28.8 access at all locations by mid-Summer 1996. We're also installing higher speed connections in selected areas.

If you're interested in the Internet, give us a try. We'll give you three free hours your first month, in addition to your Standard or Economy package.

Windows
Download the SPRYNET Starter Kit for Windows now (download will take approximately 40 minutes with a 14.4bps modem), or if you prefer, we'll mail you the disks.

• After downloading SPRYNET, double-click the sprynet.exe file to start the install. Follow the prompts on the screen until you're done.
• We recommend that you download the this readme.txt file to assist with the setup and use of SPRYNET. (Hint: To download the readme.txt file, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click the link above.)