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    jammy23 Posts: 545, Reputation: 0
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    #1

    Dec 12, 2014, 07:54 AM
    Paying for AOL
    I used live help and said that friends of mine don't pay for AOL or any of their
    Services (gmail or hotmail). I pay for AOL services so I asked what advantage
    Does paying for AOL have over these other companies.

    They said they protect me from viruses and hacking. But two months ago my
    Computer crashed and I found someone who revived it like Lazarus... it was
    Completely dead. They said I'm in an AOL plan.

    Am I crazy for paying every month? I don't want to lose AOL because they
    Have things I use all the time i.e. stationary, sometimes live help, icons...
    I used computer for beginners because I'm so technically challenged even
    Thought I am on the computer for years.
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    #2

    Dec 12, 2014, 10:18 AM
    Seriously there are far better ISPs available then the old walled garden of AOLdoom
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    tickle Posts: 23,796, Reputation: 2674
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    #3

    Dec 12, 2014, 10:22 AM
    I am happy with gmail. Have had it for years.
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    Wondergirl Posts: 39,354, Reputation: 5431
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    #4

    Dec 12, 2014, 10:47 AM
    I, too, use and very much like gmail. There are free virus protection programs that you can download. Be careful with what you download -- others here who are more computer savvy than I am will give you good advice.
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    NeedKarma Posts: 10,635, Reputation: 1706
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    #5

    Dec 12, 2014, 10:56 AM
    AOL can function as an internet provider so you would indeed be paying for access and their interface. Gmail and Hotmail are webmail services/websites. AOL has been a dying service for a long time. There are better internet service providers in your area. The challenge will be moving your contacts from AOL Mail to whatever mail service you decide to use. Perhaps the services of a trusted tech savvy niece or nephew are in order here. :-)
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    #6

    Dec 12, 2014, 12:55 PM
    If you do not use AOL as your ISP, you can still keep your AOL e--mail address for free.
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    jammy23 Posts: 545, Reputation: 0
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    #7

    Dec 12, 2014, 02:09 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ScottGem View Post
    If you do not use AOL as your ISP, you can still keep your AOL e--mail address for free.
    But don't I lose all the stuff I take for granted and use all the time:
    Stationary and stationary cards... many choices re type and colors... and
    Free online AOL immediate help

    Quote Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    AOL can function as an internet provider so you would indeed be paying for access and their interface. Gmail and Hotmail are webmail services/websites. AOL has been a dying service for a long time. There are better internet service providers in your area. The challenge will be moving your contacts from AOL Mail to whatever mail service you decide to use.

    Perhaps the services of a trusted tech savvy niece or nephew are in order here. :-)
    Wonderful reply except they live very far from me... I do better using AOL live.
    Help

    Thank you for getting back to me.
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    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
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    #8

    Dec 12, 2014, 02:55 PM
    Yes, if you like and use the extra added features, then pay for it.
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    NeedKarma Posts: 10,635, Reputation: 1706
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    #9

    Dec 12, 2014, 04:46 PM
    I do better using AOL live
    You'd be one of the first I've heard that have had a good experience with their tech support. But they won't help you leave the service :-).

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