The Internet is growing faster than it is as yet able to support so there will be times when your internet access is slow, even unavailable. But as long as you are able to browse and function online at all, col should be available to you as well. Our E-Mail, forums, and other services should be as reliable as Microsoft's or AOL's, and then some. When we fall short, you should let us know about it. Be supportive and understanding, please, but don't be quiet.
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Some of the technicians at col use Netscape Version 3 or 4. Others use Microsoft Explorer Version 3 or 4. No one who works with us uses any browser other than these. It is crucial that the provider offers a dial-up number you can reach without having to pay a long distance charge. We recommend People-Link, our partner in many projects, though IGC is another politically desirable choice.