I believe FreeInet <http://go.freei.net/www/> is the only "free" ISP that offers a Mac version of their internet access software. The site lists local numbers in several states, but it doesn't look like they have full cross-country coverage, yet. Hopefully, the other "free" ISPs (ie. AltaVista) will get off their tails and offer Mac users free internet access as well. If your friends will be gone only a month or so, why not set them up with AOL. They can use the free hours the month they're gone and then cancel the service when they get home. AOL probably has the best access number coverage of anyone. While I don't suggest making a habit of this practice (it's not fair to AOL), it could do in a pinch. Also, I believe AOL has a few safeguards in place to deter doing this more than once a year. Another option would be to visit public and university libraries. Many have internet-connected PCs available for public use. If your friend's ISP is set up for it, they may be able to access their email via the web. If the ISP isn't set up for it, there are a few mail service sites on the web that will do the connecting behind the scenes and present it in a standard browser window. Hope this helps. Walter >Does anyone know of a free Mac ISP? I've got some friends that will be >travelling around in a motor home and would like to be able to access >the internet from wherever they are. They will be keeping their local >ISP for e-mail, but the only way to dial in from out of the area is via >an 800 number that is expensive. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
