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*  What is GEnie and How to become a member of GEnie *



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The General Electric Network for Information Exchange (GEnie) is an
electronics telecommunications system with hundreds of services and
interest areas. In addition you can find everything from the online
shopping mall to electronic mail (including Internet access). GEnie's
competitive new monthly rate of 8.95 US per month includes 4 hours of
connect time. Each additional hour is charged at 3.00 US. 9600 baud
service is also available at premium rates.

A computer, modem and telecommunications program are all you need to
join GEnie. Set up your software to 8 bits, No Stop Bit, 1 Bit Parity
and local echo. Select 300, 1200 or 2400 baud and call 1-800-638-8369
(toll free) to sign up. In Canada call 1-800-387-8330. Upon
CONNECTion enter HHH. At the U#= prompt, type in XTX99259,GENIE and
press RETURN. Have a major credit card ready. In the US you may also
use your checking account number. If you have any problems, call
Customer Service at 1-800-638-9636.

GEnie is the best online support service for Atari users. ST, STE, TT
and Falcon users meet in the ST RoundTable on Page 475. Eight-bit
users meet in the 8Bit RT on Page 665. In both areas you will find an
extensive Bulletin Board system where messages are organized in
easy-to-read categories and topics. The RoundTables have very large
file collections in their respective libraries.

On GEnie you will find help close by. Ask a question in any topic and
read the answer from one of the knowledgeable sysops or from other
users in a matter of hours! In the libraries you will find demo
programs, clip art, font samples, message archives, utility programs,
application software... the list goes on and on. All services and
libraries are available 24 hours a day to enhance the use of your
Atari computer. If it has to do with Atari, you will find it first on
GEnie - the official online support service of Atari Corporation!